New York University School of Education - Education Violet Yearbook (New York, NY)

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N. Y. U.-4I W. Va. Wesleyan-6 The second game against somewhat better opposition still failed to impress the spectators, though Wesleyan was fairly smothered by the Violet cohorts. Wlien Cliff Battles of the Orange and Black made the 65-yard run for a touchdown in the first quarter, it looked as though it might be a tough game. Meehan didn't wait long after Battles made his run before he sent his first team in. From then on, in spite of the brilliant playing and ball carrying of Mr. Battles, the game was lop-sided. Tanguay managed to score soon after he entered. The second quarter was much the same as the Hobart second, while the entire second half was the unsuccessful attempt of a worn out group of players to keep a machine from scoring. Tanguay added three more touchdowns to his record, while La Mark, Dunn, and V. Connor each crossed the goal line once. La Mark showed improvement over his work in the Hobart game. In this game N. Y. U. established a rather hard mark to shoot at by completing 10 forward passes. 171

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i I IIA Nt Y. U.-35 Hobari-0 In spite of the fact that the score was so one-sided, most of the Violet followers were disappointed in the first showing of the year. True to the predictions of the Experts, the team lacked experience. Of power, drive, and speed there were plenty, but the Sophomore backfield lacked polish. Hobart's entire season of playing netted only one touchdown. The first quarter' ended in a scoreless tie. The Violet line managed to smear a good many of the Hobart rushes but the backfield seemed to find some difficulty in getting under way. In the second quarter an inspired backfield just busted loose, Tanguay ripped and tore through the Hobart defense for two touchdowns, while Bill and Bob McNamara each scored once. The half ended 28-0. The third quarter was more or less even, having as its only distinction an attempt at a field goal by Tanguay. So unusual an event should be justly recognized. In the fourth Tanguay again broke through for a score and Chick decided to give his substi- tutes a chance. joe La Mark should come in for his share of glory, while Ashton and Galbraith of Hobart did their bit to make the game more interesting. 170

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nz laura 4 4 -'J 1' - A- - N. Y. U.-20 Villanova-6 With Tanguay out of the line-up, due to a leg injury he had received in the West Virginia Wesleyan game, it seemed that the Violets had lost some of their vio- lence and must resort to deception to make headway. The press-agented brilliance of thc Wildcats was conspicuous by its absence and the game from the very beginning was rather dull. La Mark made two beautiful runs of 36 and 43 yards, one on a fake pass and the other on a smash through right tackle. Scores were rather scarce as compared to the two previous games. Gardner accounted for the visitors' only score on a pass in the second period, while La Mark made the grade twice and Bob MacNamara once for Alma Mater. Both McNamaras were consistent ground gainers for the Meehan men, while Casey, Geisler, and Gardner performed best for the Cats. Bob's punt average of fifty yards was a big factor in the Violet attack. H2