Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 20, Number 22, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 November 1898 — PRINCETON SCORES FIRST. [ARTICLE]

PRINCETON SCORES FIRST.

■Ayres Kicks Goal, Score Standing 6 to O. Yale's ’Varsity football eleven was conquered on Brokaav Field by the Princeton Tigers Saturday afternoon by 6 to 0, the saute figures which prevailed in the Bluest victory last year at New Haven. The touclidown made by Old Nassau’s eleven was the direct result of a soul-stirring run of 95 yards by little Arthur Poe, in thq first half when Yale had worked it by fierce line smashing to within fifteen yards of Princeton’s line. Poe was so quick that ho secured a lead of ten yards over the nearest Yale men. and maintained this advantage all the way down the field in his mad race to what proved victory. Some persons may call it a fluke. Others may declare that it was poor playing by Yale, while still more may draw the conclusion that Poe .made one of the most sensational plays ever seen on a football field. But whatever say be said, the fact remains that the whole piece of business comes under the head of football, and that the fortunes of the rival throngs around the gridiron went with this play. Amid wild enthusiasm Ayres kicked the goaL Snore: Princeton 6, Yale 0.