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...gymnasium last evening by the score of 22 to 13. With the score 11 to 9 in favor of Technology at the opening of the second half, the University team steadied its play, and by clever blocking prevented its opponents from further scoring from the floor. Blake, however, threw two free tries for Technology in this period...
...Yale caught up and gained a lead of one point. Near the end of the half Henderson tied the score by a goal from a foul. In the extra period Yale missed several chances to score at the start, and then after about three minutes of exciting play Henderson threw the winning basket for Harvard...
...three times on fouls. Throughout the half Pennsylvania played a strong game and showed excellent team work but the shooting for baskets was wild. The Harvard team played a fast game and showed its superiority both in shooting and in blocking throws. Henderson played an aggressive game and Murray threw some difficult baskets...
...unexpectedly, the redeeming feature of the team's play. Against opponents of uniformly greater experience the line men played a far better game than they were believed to be capable of; and when Yale's powerful mass plays succeeded in penetrating the line, the secondary defense repeatedly threw the runner back for no gain or a loss. For its plucky, unflinching, uphill fight continued only more resolutely when defeat had become certain, the team cannot receive too high praise. Throughout the game, in its remarkable defensive strength, its glimpses of a powerful attack, and its indomitable spirit, the Harvard team...
...however, and a penalty of 15 yards took the ball to Harvard's 30-yard line. Hoyt dropped back as if to try for a goal from the field. The pass was high and instead of kicking he tried to circle Montgomery's end, but Hurley broke through and threw him for a loss of 8 yards. Yale tried rushing but could not gain and it was Harvard's ball on downs on her own 35-yard line. Sperry, with Derby back, failed to gain through the line and then on a double pass was thrown for a loss...