PHILADELPHIA, PA., November 29. - The Harvard eleven which, less than a week ago outplayed Yale at Springfield and seemed to many the the best team that had ever played upon a college gridiron, met the eleven of the University of Pennsylvania on the University grounds this afternoon and was defeated by the overwhelming score of 18 to 4.

Though the two teams at no time in the game appeared so unevenly matched as these figures would indicate, and though the contest was a severe one from beginning to end, yet the strength of the Quakers became evident before the game was far advanced. Harvard was severely handicapped by the injury of five of her players, including the captain, two backs and the centre rush, and that the team played the game they did under such disheartening circumstances does them the highest credit. The grim determination with which they kept up a plucky uphill fight when all hope of winning was practically gone, showed a spirit of which Harvard's supporters may well be proud.

The playing of the Pennsylvania team undoubtedly entitles them to the distinction of being the strongest eleven in the country. Their score was earned by good football playing and there was no slugging or brutal play of any sort to stain the victory. Pennsylvania's interference was very well developed and at times was of the most brilliant order. The Harvard team played a remarkably skilful game, which was marred, however, by an occasional costly fumble.

The day was a splendid one for football. The four large grand-stands were completely filled and several hundred people who were unable to get seats were crowded around the low fence that surrounded the field, when at two o'clock the Pennsylvania team and shortly afterward the Harvard team ran on to the field. Wild bursts of applause rose from both sides of the field and flags of crimson and red and blue were waved gaily in the air.

Laurie Bliss of Yale was chosen referee; Dashiel of Lehigh, umpire; Dr. Brooks and Schoff linesmen.

The captains held a short consultation and then the two teams started to take their positions for the kick-off. Havard had won the toss and chose the western goal with the sun and a slight wind at their backs.

Brooke kicked off to Harvard's 20 yard line but by a kick of Fairchild's the ball was returned to Harvard's 45 yard line. Knipe made ten yards through right end, and then Osgood eight more through left end.

Then Gelbert was given the ball and gained three yards through centre, but before Pennsylvania stopped her advance Harvard got the ball on a fumble and C. Brewer at once took it forty yards through centre. At the next line up Harvard was held.

Fairchild kicked to Osgood, but the latter muffed the ball and Norton Shaw fell on it at Pennsylvania's 50 yard line. Whittemore tried right end for no gain, and again Fairchild kicked, this time to the 25 yard line.

Again Pennsylvania fumbled, but did not lose the ball, and Brooke kicked to centre, where C. Brewer fell on the ball. Whittemore went 15 yards around right end, and then C. Brewer shook off Brooke and succeeded in making a touchdown, but the ball was taken back and given to Pennsylvania for off side play.

Knipe made eight yards through right tackle, and Wharton bucked the centre for four yards, and then the ball went to Harvard on downs.

C. Brewer made three yards and Fairchild punted to Brooke on Pennsylvania's 20 yard line, where A. Brewer was on hand to prevent any advance. Gelbert made a beautiful run around right end, but Osgood fell on the next play, losing 10 yards. Brooke kicked to the centre of the field.

Harvard kicked and there was an exchange of punts, Fairchild's last one going out of bounds at Pennsylvania's 45-yard line. Gelbert double-passed the ball to Brooke for three yards. On trying left end Osgood lost four yards, so Pennsylvania kicked out to C. Brewer on Harvard's 25-yard line.

Whittemore rushed 20 yards around right end, and then C. Brewer took the ball to the centre of the field. Thus far Pennsylvania's line had not held very well. Fairchild kicked to Brooke, who was again beautifully takled by A. Brewer, this time on the 25 yard line. Brooke's ankle was slightly wrenched in the operation.

On the next play Gelbert lost 5 yards on Waters' beautiful tackle, and after a short gain by Osgood, Brooke had to kick. The ball reached C. Brewer, who held up his hand for a free kick. Rosengarten paid no heed to this, however, and his tackle gave harvard 15 yards.

On the next line-up Harvard's first accident came. Captain Emmons injured his knee and had to be carried from the field, while young Cabot went in to take his place. The ball was on Pennsylvania's 30 yard line. Whittemore lost four yards on trying right end and the ball had to be kicked. It reached the 5 yard line, but was brought back and given to Harvard with 10 yds.

By short rushes the ball was carried to Pennsylvania's 12 yard line where Harvard lost it on a fumble by Whittemore. At once it was punted out, but only for 23 yards, and Fairchild on the next play punted in touch.

Brooke kicked off from the 20-yard line and the ball landed in fair bounds thirty yards nearer Harvard's goal, where Pennsylvania soon got it on a fumble, Fairchild allowing it to slip through his hands. Immediately afterwards he was badly hurt and had to be carried from the field by force, giving place to Dunlop.

With the ball on Pennsylvania's 45 yard line, Brooke kicked to Harvard's 20 yard line. Knipe received Brewer's kick-off and made 15 yards before he could be stopped. Three downs, however, immediately gave Harvard the ball on her own 40 yard line. On the first play she lost, and on the exchange of kicks a fumble gave Rosengarten the ball, 35 yards from Harvard's goal.

Short gains by Wharton and Brooks, with ten yards around right end by Knipe, left the ball at Harvard's 25-yard line. At this stage of the game C. Brewer was injured and had to give place to Hayes.

In a minute the first score of the game was made. Brooke had kicked to Harvard's three-yard line, and Hayes, who received the ball, not knowing he was so close to the goal, ran back across the line and so scored two points against his side. The half ended almost immediately after this.

Score, Pennsylvania 2, Harvard 0.

When the second half opened, Waters kicked off for 25 yards, and the ball went to Harvard on a fumble by Wharton; but she soon lost it on downs. Pennsylvania kicked, but got the ball through Hayes's muff, and at once Brooke kicked to Harvard's 18 yard line, where Hayes got the ball.

The first touchdown followed for Pennsylvania. After a few rushes Hayes kicked, but Knipe blocked the ball and Wagonhurst secured it and carried it over. Brooke kicked the goal, and the score stood 8 to 0 in favor of Pennsylvania.

Waters kicked off and Osgood got the ball on the 15-yard line and made a beautiful run of 45 yards before he was downed. At this point Hallowell's nose was injured so that he had to leave the field and Wheeler went in to take his place at left tackle. Hallowell shortly became delirious and had to be carried to the dressing room.

Hayes, Whittemore, Waters and Dunlop went through Pennsylvania's line. The ball was on Harvard's 40 yard line. Again it was passed to Hayes for a kick. and again he fumbled the ball and Knipe, picking it up, ran towards Harvard's goal. He was not downed till he reached the 3 yard line, where A. Brewer overtook him.

Gelbert made two yards through the line and then Knipe went through the centre for a touchdown, far on one side of the goal. Brooke kicked out to Williams, who made a fair catch, but Brooke failed to kick the goal, leaving the score 12 to 0 against Harvard, with only ten minutes of play to come.

After the kick-off Pennsylvania again carried the ball to Harvard's 12 yard line. Brooke made a try at a goal from the field, but came nowhere near it. Hayes kicked and the ball bounded and struck Brooke. Cabot fell on it on Pennsylvania's 15 yard line. Then Harvard made her only score. Waters and Hayes bucked the line and the ball was carried over Pennsylvania's line for a touchdown by Waters. Arthur Brewer failed at the try for goal making the score 12 to 4 in favor of Pennsylvania.

From this time on the game was in Pennsylvania's hands. Frank Shaw was hurt and Doucette took his place. Osgood made another wonderful run of 60 yards around Harvard's right end to her 10 yard line; then Wharton and Knipe went through the line to within three yards of Harvard's goal. osgood went around the right end for another touchdown. Brooke kicked out to Williams, who made a fair catch, and Brooke again kicked the goal. Score, Pennsylvania 18; Harvard 4. Only five minutes more of play remained, and the ball was nearly all the time in Harvard's territory.

The Harvard players left the field in a sadly bruised and battered condition. Emmons, Hallowell, Frank Shaw, Charlie Brewer, and Fairchild were all unable to walk and were carried from the dressing room and placed in carriages. Hallowell did not seem to be seriously injured and had recovered from his delirium.

The teams lined up:

HARVARD. U. OF F.

Emmons (Cabot), l.e. r.e., Rosengarten.

Hallowell (Wheeler), l.t. r. t., Minds.

Mackie, l. g. r.g., Wharton.

F. Shaw (Doucette), c. c., Bull.

J. N. Shaw, r.g. l.g., Woodruff.

Waters, r. t., l.t., Wagonhurst.

A. Brewer, r. e. l.e., Gelbert.

Wrenn, q. b. q.b., Williams.

C. Brewer (Hayes), h.b. h.b., Knipe.

Whittemore, h.b. h.b., Osgood.

Fairchild (Dunlop), f.b. f.b., Brooke.

Score - University of Pennsylvania 18, Harvard 4. Touchdowns - Wagonhurst 1, Knipe 1, Osgood 1, Waters 1. Safety touchdown - Hayes 1. Goals from touchdown - Brooke 2. Referee, Bliss of Yale. Umpire, Dashiel of Lehigh. Linesmen, Brooks of Harvard, Schoff of Pennsylvania. Time, two 35 minute halves.