University of Pittsburgh - Owl Yearbook (Pittsburgh, PA)

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ATHLETICS PITT 46—ALLEGHENY COLLEGE 0. Allegheny’s sensational aerial attack of a year ago was missing, and Pitt had no trouble in trouncing the Methodists on a very muddy field. The regular team, with the exception of McLaren, who was injured, was started. McClelland was at fullback and Gougler soon replaced Hastings, who was suffering from a weak ankle. It was pre-eminently the reserves’ day. Gougler and Friedlandcr starring on the offense. Coach Warner was at Ithaca watching Cornell play Tech. PITT 37 WASHINGTON JEFFERSON COLLEGE 0. Showing an attack that was even more powerful than that uncovered in the Penn game, the Pitt Panthers ripped and tore their way to a brilliant victory over their time-honored rivals from Little Washington. The drubbing handed out to the Red and Black pleased Pitt adherents immensely because it was the worst ever experienced by W. J. It can be said that in defeat they were not disgraced, for the old fighting spirit and clean play was ever present. DeHart with his long runs and McLaren with his short line bucks gave the big crowd many a thrill. Gougler, who was playing in Hastings’ place, and Herron, at end. also shone resplendent. PITT 14—CARNEGIE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY 6. Pitt was not up to form, while our neighbors from Schcnley Park were in fine fettle, so consequently the Panther was held to the lowest score of the season. The failure of the Blue and Gold backficld to get going was a big surprise to the fans who expected a larger score. This was partly due to the Plaids’ stubborn defense and also to a slight condition of staleness resultant from the previous hard games without a let-up. Tech had a wonderful team, though, and it looked as good as any that had been met. The play was slow and long drawn out on account of the over alertness of the officials. PITT 31—PENNSYLVANIA STATE COLLEGE 0. The smashing, irresistible and smooth working offense that had made Pitt famous was again in evidence against State. The Center County lads couldn’t cope with the fierce attack, and they went down to the worst defeat suffered from Pitt in history. “Andy” Hastings, making his re-appearanee in the lineup, was the sensation of the day. He booted two field goals and scored a touchdown. Capt. Peck brought his career to an end in a blaze of glory. He was here, there and everywhere. DeHart. McLaren. Herron and Carlson also were very much in the limelight. At the same time as the Panther was drubbing State. Brown was being eliminated by Colgate. Pitt then had a clear claim to the Intercollegiate football title. Verily, ’twas a day of thanks, long to be remembered by Pittites Twenty-three

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A T II L K T I C S iKramtr of tbr raornt PITT 57—WILSTMINSTPR 0 In prying off the lid of the 1916 season, the Gold and Blue Eleven swamped Westminster s gridders in a contest that was not much more than a stiff signal workout for the varsity. The Pitt attack was driving and almost irresistible. It showed eight touchdowns, six resultant goals and one field goal. Hastings, DeHart and McLaren advanced the ball at will, as did McNulty and Gouglcr, when the opportunity was given them. Many substitutions were made and every man played up to form. It was an auspicious start for Capt. Bob’ Peck s boys. PITT 20—U. S. NAVAL ACADEMY 19. Arriving at Annapolis only a few hours before game time. Pitt displayed poor form against the Middies and just managed to win out by a single point. The long hours spent on the delayed train without breakfast had its effect on the team, as was shown by the excessive fumbling. Despite the closeness of the score. Pitt’s play was far superior to that of the Navy. I'hc running attack was powerful and overwhelmed the sturdy sailors, but several opportunities to score slipped by on account of the loose handling of the ball. The touchdowns made by Warner’s proteges were all earned by straight football, while two of the Navy scores were directly due to Pitt fumbles. Capt. Peck, I lastings, Del lart and Soppitt excelled. It was a costly win for Pitt inasmuch as Rendall Soppitt was injured and out for the season. PITT 30—SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY 0. Outclassing the heavy Syracuse team in every department of the game. Glenn Warner’s football warriors walked off Archbold Stadium with a glorious victory. Looming up as the first important clash of the year, and one that would be bitterly contested, it quickly developed into mere play for the Panthers. Each time she got the ball, the Blue and Gold began a drive which the much-touted Hollenback line could not stop. A more powerful running attack and a stronger defense than Pitt offered was never seen on any gridiron. Coming after the poor showing of the previous Saturday, the game was exceedingly pleasing to Pitt adherents. Pittsburgh presented a marvelous combination, as Walter Camp observed, with every man a star. PITT 20—UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA 0. Before the largest crowd that ever witnessed a football game locally. Old Penn staged its first appearance in Pittsburgh for years, and was humbled by the fast going Pitt machine. The Quakers, fresh from a victory over Penn State, put up a stubborn defense, but slowly and surely the greatest team in the country battered its way to success. The brilliant work of Hastings and DeHart in the backfield and Capt. Peck on the line had much to do in conquering Penn. After the game Coach Folwell. of Pennsylvania, said that it was no disgrace to be beaten by a team the caliber of Pittsburgh. He praised the end play of Herron and Carlson as the best he had ever seen. Txventy-two

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