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...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...
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...
Captain Van Gerbig took the initiative in nearly all the Princeton, offensives and with Davis formed a combination which was hard to keep away from the Crimson cage. His speed was a problem for the University defenders and when the Crimson carried the puck to the visitors' territory, the Tiger captain was back at his defense position in an attempt to assume once more the aggressive...
...played two games together, each team was familiar with the individual play of the other, and it was evident last night that Coach Gaw had instructed his charges to stay close to the University attackers. Owen was seldom able to get loose for his usual long rallys, for Van Gerbig and Davis kept him well covered up. Crosby, too, was well taken care of but his quick starting ability enabled him to get down through the defense for two spectacular shots...
...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...