New York, Nov. 19.
Eleven fighting "Irish" from Notre Dame almost saw their dreams of a national championship whisked away today under the onslaught of a cardinal-jerseyed machine from Northwestern—but when the smoke of battle rolled away, the Ramblers were on top, 9-7.
Three points, garnered by a converted field goal, held the slim margin of victory for Notre Dame as it continued its drive for recognition as America's outstanding gridiron aggregation of 1998. It was the closest scare of the year for the Irish team, Their ribtickling 7-0 win over Carnegie was a walk-away compared to today's game, for right up to the final moment, Northwestern threatened to score and send the Ramblers unto the oblivion that smothers defeated teams.
Both Northwestern and Notre Dame crossed the final marker to Chalk up six points each, but Northwestern added the point-after-touchdown to send shivers of fear rolling up and down the backs of loyal Notre Dame supporters. And when Notre Dame succeeded in driving into scoring territory, Northwestern's line stiffened and the Irish "Were forced to seek victory by means of a field goal It was successful and today they still reign as the major undefeated, united eleven in American sports annals for 1938.
Basset had the measure of his opposite number Vilm and his speedy passing. especially towards the end of the game, did a lot towards bringing victory to the Club. The Club three: did much better than previously this season, their handling and passing while flat out being very commendable. They did not have many chances to shine, though, the French marking and tackling being most deadly throughout and the two tries recorded were the results of exceptionally fine opportunism after the ball had travelled across the field.
Rigg and Got, the full backs, both performed splendidly. their kicking and defensive play being up to a high standard. The player who shone head and shoulders over everybody else on the field, however, was Dr. Carrel, the French wing forward who turned in one of the finest displays given by any forward in Shanghai in recent years.
Always up with the ball he was ever in the thick of the fray and the manner in which he secured the ball from lines-out despite vigorous opposition was delightful to watch. Dr. Brouste, the French stand-off also did well but the pace began to tell in the closing minutes and he was not seen to such great advantage.
The Club forwards all pulled their weight and their brilliant showing in the second half helped tremendously to obtain the points that were to win a fast-fought game that. in the main, was dominated by forward play,
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