SOLDIERS FIELD, Nov. 3, 1900.--The annual football game between Harvard and the University of Pennsylvania was played here this afternoon. The weather was threatening and just a trifle too warm for good football. There was a very slight breeze which blew directly south across the gridiron, thus giving very little assistance to either team. The field was in perfect condition for fast play without being too hard.
The Harvard team had luncheon at 11.30, and went to the locker building an hour later in a barge. The Pennsylvania eleven arrived a few minutes afterward.
By 1 o'clock the spectators had begun to arrive, and soon there was a steady stream of people pouring into the big grandstands.
Long before the game the stands were filled to their full seating capacity of 16,000, and by the time the teams came on the field, every one was keyed up with anticipation.
Pennsylvania appeared first on the field at 1.45, and was given a hearty reception by the supporters of both teams. This was eclipsed, however, by the welcome given to the Harvard team, when it appeared at 1.53.
After a few minutes of signal practice, the teams lined up as follows: Umpire--Dashiel of Leigh. Referee--McClung of Lehigh. Pennsylvania won the toss and defended the east goal. At 2.03 Capt. Hall kicked off to Ellis on the 3 yard line. Ellis came back to the 25 yard line, and on the first play, Sawin gained 8 yard around left end. Ellis got 4 through centre and Sawin added 16 through left tackle. Kendall made no gain at right end, but Sawin got 3 at right tackle. Pennsylvania held for downs on the next play. On Penn's first play Hare made 10 yards through centre, but McCracken was stopped for no gain at the same place. Graves fumbled, but recovered and kicked to Daly on Harvard's 5 yard line. Daly returned to Pennsylvania's 50 yard line, and on the first play McCracken fumbled, Campbell getting the ball. Kendall made no gain at right tackle but got 3 around right end. Sawin added 8 at left end. On the next play the signals were missed and no gain resulted on a centre play. Kendall got 1 yard at left end and Daly punted outside at Penn's 19 yard line. McCracken failed to gain through Eaton and Davidson made only 2 yards at left end, so Hare punted to Daly on his 45 yard line. Daly got 2 yards on a double pass around right end and Ellis made 5 through centre. Sawin made 20 yards around left end. Read more in News