University of Iowa - Hawkeye Yearbook (Iowa City, IA)

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was 45 to 7 and will go down in history as the worst defeat suffered by either of the two schools in the history of their athletic relations. This game was the most fiercely fought of all the previous clashes of the season, but the battling Ilawkeyes were not to be denied, and gained their victory before the largest crowd that ever witnessed a football game at Iowa. Then came Nebraska, with results already well known. The Cornhuskers went into the fray with the record of having a clean slate for the season and also the prestige which goes with a team that had defeated Minnesota. Nevertheless Iowa was hardly pre- pared for defeat, but such was to be. The Hawkeyes tuned to concert pitch all season, suffered a slight slump, but enough to allow the Scarlet and Cream to snatch a hard-earned victory by a score of 12 to 0. Hawley ' s men had vic- tory within their grasp at least three times but an unfortunate combination of circumstances deprived the Iowa warriors of success. However, this upset of the dope will furnish a stimulus for the team of next year and something to look forward to in preparation for the time that Nebraska comes to Iowa field. At the close of the season, Iowa was given a higher rating in the con- ference standing than had been attained since 1900. Some authorities gave the team second place while others ranked it a tie for third. Prospects for maintaining this enviable record next year are good. The line from end to end remains intact. The famous back-field quartet has but two survivors, but there are capable substitutes from the 1913 team to fill the vacancy. In addi- tion to the veterans, the ranks will be reinforced by several Freshman stars developed last fall. The wonderful record made by the Iowa team was largely due, in addition to the native ability of the men, to the efficient coaching methods employed by head coach Jesse B. Hawley, and his capable assistants Morey L. Eby and E. A. Adams. These three men brought a spirit of aggressiveness and knowl- edge of football to bear, that produced a winner of the most pronounced type at Iowa and made the name of Ilawkeye one with which to conjure. The work of Jack Watson. s;it ' c and sane trainer, in conditioning the men for the hard struggles of the .schedule, must not be overlooked in the final summing up. The superb condition of the Iowa men in all their conflicts was a matter of favorable comment upon all sides. The followers of athletics at Iowa swear by Jack Watson, and pronounce him to be one of the most valuable acquisitions secured to assist in the movement for a greater Iowa. 16 1915

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Captains nf l|Jr?m0uB fflartin ampaon, (Taptain, 1889 I had the honor of being the captain of Iowa ' s first intercollegiate football team, the first captain and the worst. The next year I played again under the leadership of Iowa ' s first real captain. Arthur Smith. I have always followed, and always shall, the career of intercollegiate football in the University of Iowa, and I send a word of affectionate greeting to my comrades of the old days when we played for all we were worth and learned football and self-control and friendship. 3Frank . gimp. Captain, 1891 I was a student of football under that pioneer cap- tain. A. G. Smith, and the boys of to-day should once in a while remember that to him is due much of the credit of introducing football and other athletic sports into university life. It is indeed pleasing to know that my old captain has had so great and good an influence on athletic life. Remember that we of the gray locks and bald heads are just as interested in our team to-day as we were when we were following the signals in 1891. t. 8 annjfr, Captain, 1894 Football in the days of ' 95 was a little more strenu- ous than it is to-day, and I believe that had we had fi- nancial backing at that time we would have made a great showing. For the last few years I have been mak- ing yearly trips to Iowa City to witness some big game, and look forward to that trip as one of the most enjoy- able that I take during the year. Every old graduate ought to get the habit of returning once a year to the old Alma Mater. 2C. t. Cuihton. Captain, 1895 My one season ' s experience taught me that lack of fear of personal injury is the most important trait of a good football player. Unless courage of a high quality is in a man he has no confidence, and no matter how fit he may be physically or otherwise mentally, he is not worth while. My experience in football gave me con- fidence, and taught me that the man who does his best will seldom be altogether out of the game. 17 1915