Word: gerbig
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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Princeton, N. J., November 7.--For the second time this week rain and a wet field hampered the practice of the Princeton squad. Today's workout consisted chiefly of signal drill and punting. In spite of the slippery field, Van Gerbig and Legendre were both obtaining exceptional distances...
...Gerbig's appearance in the back-field is a sure sign that the followers of old Nassau will have a strong kicker, one of the best in the east. Newspaper critic's particularly critized the kicking of the Orange and Black in the last week's game with Johns Hopkins. Kicks were short and gotten off so late that they were frequently blocked. But Van Ger-big's leg will eliminate this difficulty in todays game...
...probable line-up follows: Caldwell, center; Howard and Bedell, guards; Rutan and Hill, tackles; Stout and Smith, ends; Gorman or Dinsmore, quarterback; Van Gerbig, Beattie, and either Crum or Captain Snively, backs...
Facing Princeton ten days later, the University lost to the Tigers for the first time since 1917. The Princeton team, led by the brilliant Van Gerbig, showed the effect of its daily practice in the new Baker Memorial Rink and outclassed the Crimson in almost every way, winning 3-1. The University sextet seemed to have slumped noticeably, especially in regard to its offense, although the Tigers were the best team, with the exception of Toronto it had yet faced...
...Orange and Black's desperate attempt at a come-back in the third period, a series of penalties were inflicted. After a prolonged and violent scrimmage in neutral territory Van Gerbig and Owen were sent off the ice for tripping. The losses gave neither team an advantage, but a few moments later the Crimson was put in a serious position when Hill and Walker were off the ice at the same. The remaining players rose to the occasion, however, and made an effective stand. When the complete teams were again on the ice the University met the final attack...