North Carolina at Florida

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  The Birmingham age-herald, December 4, 1921, page 14

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  North Carolina Wins HGrd Game From Florida Jacksonville December 3.-The University of North Carolina foot ball warriors today trNmphed over the heavier University of Florida eleven. The final score of II to 10 be- speaks a desperate attempt on tho part of the Floridians in the last half. Adopting an aerial attack in the third period they appeared more on the offensive. made a touchdown and succeeded in rushing the ball to North Carolina’s 10-yard line in the third period before they were stopped Despite the warm weather, there were thrills a-plenty for the some 508 fans. The Tarheels overcame a disad- advantage In weight of 20 pounds to the man by fleetness of foot, and Captain Lowe served as the pivot from which Il forward passes spread out to well trained machine. Two of these passes gave the Carolinians the victory. It was Florida’s burden mostly to hold. Floridas first score came after few minutes of play, when Dixon kicked q goal from placement from midfield. The second and final came when Dixon tossed 8 pass to Carl ton for 20yard gain. The work of Lowe and Johnson in Carolina’s backfield featured, while Pomeroy bore che brunt of Floridas offensive efforts.

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  Evening star, District of Columbia, December 4, 1921, page 30

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  NORTH CAROLINA WINS OVER FLORIDA, “A TO 10 JACKSONVILLE. December g. Versatile foot ball artists under excellent leadership from the University of North Carolina today triumphed over the heavier University of Florida eleven, IA to 10. Florida made a desperate effort in the final stages of the game. Adopt ing an aerial attack in the third pc riod. they made touchdown and later succeeded in rushing the ball to North Carolina’s 10-yard line before they were stopped. Despite the warm weather, there were thrills aplenty for the some 1900 fans. The Tarheels overcame a disadvantage in weight Of twenty pounds to the man by fleetness of foot and aerial passes. aided materially by foot ball technique. Capt. Lowe served as the pivot from which eleven forward passes were put through. Two Of these passes gave the Carolinians the victory. Florida’s first score came after a few minutes of play, when Dixon kicked a goal from placement from midfield. The second and final came when Dixon tossed a pass to Carlton for a 2G-yard gain. The work of Lowe and johnson in Carolina’s backfeld featured, while Pomeroy bore the brunt Of Florida’s offensive efforts:

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North Carolina leads 7–⁠2–⁠1 in 10 meetings, counting the nine since this game.