Ballin of Princeton as a playing mate would leave the defensive strength of the eleven unquestionable. Ballin is a Hercules in size, who has a wonderfully quick charge and carries his efforts through at all times. The remarkable defense shown by the Tigers under the shadow of their own goal posts was due to a great extent to the almost superhuman efforts of Ballin.
Ballin from Princeton as a playing partner would ensure the defensive strength of the eleven is unquestionable. Ballin is an enormous Hercules in size, with a quick charge and always puts forth his best efforts. The Tigers' defense under their own goal posts was significantly due to Ballin's almost superhuman contributions.