Furman at Florida

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  The Pensacola journal, Pensacola, Fla., October 8, 1922, page 1

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  FURMAN NOSES OUT FLORIDA GATORS NewtOn’s Failure to Kick Goal in Second Period Gives Visitors Z to 6 Win. GAINESVILLE, Fla, Oct. 7.-Newton’s failure to kick goal in the second period gave Furman to victory over Flor ida today in the opening game of the season here. The Gator touchdown was scored in a downpour of rain which marred the play through the first half This and the visitors touchdown resulted from long forward passes, Furman gain ing sixty yards on one completed pass and Florida fifty yards on two. Neither team could gain consistently through the line. Lineup:

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Florida leads 7–⁠2 in nine meetings, counting the eight since this game.