The University basketball team was defeated by West Point on Saturday afternoon at West Point in the last game of its season. The score was 36 to 12. The game was fast throughout, but at no time was the West Point team in danger of defeat. At the end of the first half the score was 13 to 6, and during the second half West Point increased its lead greatly.
Captain Brooks's place was filled by Allen, and Scribner played in Allen's position at right forward. The Harvard team played a desperate game, but was unable to cope with the Army's superior organization.
The summary: Score--West Point, 36; Harvard, 12. Baskets from the floor--Allen 2, Wyman, Brown, Scribner, Devers 6, Beardslee 5, Conard 4, Catron 2. Baskets on fouls--Currie 2, Beardslee 2. Referee--Lieut. Stillwell. Timekeepers--P. B. Francis, Harvard; Kutz, West Point.
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