Harvard Triumphs In Gridiron Battle At Yale
Harvard defeats Yale in a hard fought game to claim the 1908 football championship and the triple crown with rowing and baseball. Captain Burr stayed sidelined while Kennard kicked the decisive goal to seal a 4 point victory for the Crimson.
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Yale Harvard Gridiron Clash Ends With Harvard Victory
Yale and Harvard fought a hard game at Yale Field as Captain Burr led Harvard and Captain Burch led Yale. Harvard scored the game's only touchdown and a successful field goal to lead 4 to 0, then defended stoutly as Yale pressed late without another score.
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Biglow Praises Harvard Eleven After Yale Defeat
Yale coach Lucius Biglow credits Harvard for the victory and backs the referee ruling on the forward pass. Yale captain Robert Burch praises Harvard’s strength, while Harvard captain Burr expresses only regret at not playing.
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Yale and Harvard Wagering Heavily Before Big Game
Betting on the game ran even money with many wagers that neither side would score. Yale backers offered 1 to 2 against Harvard scoring, while Harvard accepted. A vast sum, about $0,000, was reportedly bet at the New Haven House, reflecting high confidence from Cambridge backers that year.
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Yale and Harvard Line Up Players in unsettled roster notes
The fragment lists Yale players Crowley Pish acting captain ERs wiceenckass Nourse Dunlap McKay Browne and White Corbett Ver Wiebe with Yale backfield noted at 17 182 percent pounds and a reference to Crowley and Nourse. Harvard names not clearly given.
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Yale Harvard Game Draws Forty Thousand To Yale Field
New Haven witnessed the twenty eighth Yale Harvard clash drawing about forty thousand fans. Harvard fans flooded the city celebrating with parades, bars, and bell noise makers as Yale supporters cheered their team. An overnight car parade decorated with crimson and Yale blue flags capped the celebrations through the night.
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Broadway Celebrates Harvard Victory Over Yale Afield
Crowds jam Upper Broadway with Harvard colors and Yale blue amid post game jubilation. Harvard Club hosts eager alumni while Yale supporters mourn with banners and tears. Broadways florists report record violet sales as Grand Central sees huge returning crowds from New Haven and Boston.
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Harvard Triumph Over Yale In Gridiron Classic
Harvard defeats Yale with Kennard replacing Wiebe at fullback to boot the decisive goal. Irving Coy shines for Yale and Wiebe keys Harvard with brutal line smashing and quick runs. Crowley and White star in backfield for Harvard while Cutler directs the attack and Goebel anchors the line.
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Harvard Victory Sparks Campus Cheer Across Cambridge
Harvard students reacted with loud cheers after news of a victory flashed on the wire. About a hundred students marched across the bridge, cheering and singing while a banner displayed the score in large type. President Eliot called the victory very satisfactory noting Harvard won in crew baseball and football this year.
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Vanderbilt Team Wins Easily Over Washington University
St. Louis November 2 Vanderbilt University eleven defeated Washington University 28 to 0 at Worlds Stadium. Vanderbilt showed less vim in the second half but kept control, repeatedly denying chances to the home side.
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