Florida at Georgia

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  The Birmingham age-herald, October 15, 1916, page 14

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  Georgia Gets Ldte Start But Wins ODer Florida Athens, Ga, October 14.-(Special.)-I took Georgia two quarters to get the measure of the Florida Gators this aft scored, it was rather easy going, and the game ended 21 to in their favor. Florida surprised by presenting 8 strong running attack instead of the aerial game as expected, but aside from few long runs, made little headway as far as first downs were concerned. Georgia lost the ball on tumble near F’loridas goal line in the first quarter and was stopped in the second. So des- perate did the situation appear that Mo Connell. Donnelly and Reynolds, all in-l jured stars, were sent into the game from the side lines. They remained in the game until Georgia scored two touch downs -4e F Neville, Reynolds and McClaws did the brunt of Georgias offense. Reynolds two long runs and pretty forward passes netted the first score. The third quar- ter ended with the score 2 to in Geor- gias favor. The final quarter began with the ball on Florida’s 35-yard line. McLaws broke through tackle and sprinted the entire distance for a touchdown. The other touchdown was the result of & Florida tumble, Captain Thrash picking up the ball and speeding for touchdown. Garmany was seriously injured in tho first play of the game and had to retire. Pew replaced him at center and O. Rey- holds went to end. This injury adds the fourth man to Cunningham’s hospital list, which in- cludes the best players on the squad. Both teams were frequently penalized for holding and offside play. but Geor- gia bore the heaviest end. Florida played a consistent game, but was handicapped by repeated fumbles and at no time was able to penetrate the Georgia line. The lineup: Georgia–Pew, left end; Thrash, left tackle; Ferguson, left guard; Germany. center; Beaseley, right guard Wingate. right tackle; Tate, right end Coleman,

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  Tulsa daily world, Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.], October 16, 1916, page 5

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  SOUTH SHOWS GAIN IN FOOTBALL WORK Critics Believe That Dixieland IL Turning Out Better Teams. ATLANTA. Ga, oct. Is. - David sons feb Of holding Georgia Tech to q 90 score was feature of yes terdays football games in Southern Intercollegiate Athletic association territory, while Mississippi A. & NJ. s 80 victory over Chattanooga universty was one of the few surprises Of the day. Auburn’s $40 score against Mercer was ono of the largest ever maze by Donahue eleven, while Van derbilt demonstrated the driving pow er of the Commodore machine by its victory over the strong Kentucky State team Georgia was forced to extend itself to defeat Florida, 21–⁠0. Sewanee’s showing in winning from Maryvillo, 6S-7, according to critics, indicated much Improvement Only one serious injury was report ed to mar tho days sport, Right Guard Dexter Hovator Of Alabama having his leg broken IN the game between Alabama and Mississippi college.

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  Richmond times-dispatch. (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, Virginia, October 15, 1916, page 27

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  GEORGIA DEFEATS FLORIDA I8N AsSOrinttu Fros. ATHENS. CA. October After being held Scorclcss for the two periods. Georgia opened and amasScd three touchdowus ard IS mauy goals from touchdowns in tho last half defeating Florida here, u to ~ GcorSia’s scoring began when j. Rev noids. Mcconnell ANA Donally. who have been on the injured list. got into the game in the third and fourth pc RODS

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Georgia leads 58–⁠44–⁠2 in 104 meetings, counting the 101 since this game.