Yale defeats Princeton in 1956 football game

Yale defeats Princeton in 1956 football game

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In the Big Bowl at New Haven, Yale and Priston face off for the 79th time. Yale takes an early lead with a touchdown by Dennis McGill. Priston responds with a touchdown by Tom Morris. Yale continues to dominate with more touchdowns, including efforts by Al Ward and Steve Ackerman. Despite Priston's efforts, Yale wins decisively with a final score of 42-20.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial strategy that helped Yale take the lead in the game?

A strong defensive play

A blocked kick by Steve Ackerman

A successful pass from Dean Louts to Dennis McGill

A long run by Tom Morris

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Priston initially respond to Yale's first touchdown?

By making a 71-yard touchdown run

By scoring a field goal

By blocking a kick

By intercepting a pass

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of Al Ward's long run for Yale?

He was intercepted

He fumbled the ball

He was tackled after 68 yards

He scored a touchdown

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant play did Steve Ackerman make in the third quarter?

He blocked a kick

He scored a touchdown

He made a long pass

He intercepted a pass

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the final score of the game?

42-20 in favor of Yale

35-28 in favor of Yale

42-20 in favor of Priston

35-28 in favor of Priston