1922 Florida Gators football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1922 Florida Gators football Southern Conference SoCon 7–2 2–0 William G. Kline 3rd Multiple Ferdinand H. Duncan Fleming Field 21gatorsuniform.png The 1922 Florida Gators football team represented the Florida Gators of the University of Florida during the 1922 Southern Conference football season. The season was law professor William G. Kline's third and last year as the head coach of the Florida Gators football team. Kline's 1922 Florida Gators finished 7–2 overall, and 2–0 in their first year as members of the new Southern Conference, placing fifth of twenty-one teams in the conference standings. Despite the undefeated conference record, the team played only two conference opponents (Tulane and Clemson) and so did not rank as co-champion with Vanderbilt, Georgia Tech, and North Carolina.2009 Southern Conference Football Media Guide, Year-by-Year Standings https://web.archive.org/web/20120220164221/http://www.soconsports.com/fls/4000/socon/files/09fbguide/74-77standings.pdf?SPSID=35576&SPID=1781&DB_OEM_ID=4000 February 20, 2012 , Southern Conference, Spartanburg, South Carolina, p. 74 (2009). Retrieved August 30, 2010. The 1922 Spalding's Football Guide ranked Florida as the best forward passing team in the country. The team had an unexpected loss early in the season to Furman in a close match, but otherwise the season is notable for visiting Washington D.C. and the White House upon traveling to the Northern United States for the first time to face Harvard, and the upset of Tulane. Before the season In the first season of the new Southern Conference (SoCon), freshmen were barred from play.https://www.newspapers.com/clip/3021335/the_atlanta_constitution/ 2 The Atlanta Constitution Drastic Rules Are Adopted By New Southern Conference To Keep College Sports Clean August 16, 2015 February 27, 1921 Newspapers.com 1921 had been the best year in Florida football history. Florida had two of the South's best punters in running backs Ark Newton and Ray Dickson. Schedule October 7 l y Furman Fleming Field Gainesville, FL 6–7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-tampa-tribune-florida-gator-loses-to/136872481/ The Tampa Sunday Tribune Florida Gator loses to Furman October 8, 1922 December 15, 2023 Newspapers.com October 14 w y y 1922 Rollins Tars Rollins Exposition Park Orlando, FL 19–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-orlando-sentinel-rollins-plays-brill/136872632/ The Orlando Morning Sentinel Rollins plays brilliantly against Florida Gators October 15, 1922 December 15, 2023 Newspapers.com October 21 w y y American Legion Plant Field Tampa, FL 14–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/tampa-bay-times-florida-beats-legion-ele/136872748/ St. Petersburg Times Florida beats Legion eleven October 22, 1922 December 15, 2023 Newspapers.com October 28 w y Howard (AL) Fleming Field Gainesville, FL 57–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/93804330/florida-swamps-howard-57-to-0/ The Miami Herald Florida swamps Howard, 57 to 0 October 29, 1922 December 15, 2023 Newspapers.com November 4 l y y Harvard Harvard Stadium Boston, MA 0–24 30,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-new-york-times/3055138/ The New York Times Harvard subs find Florida team easy November 5, 1922 December 15, 2023 Newspapers.com November 11 w y y Mississippi College Plant Field Tampa, FL 58–0 4,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/tampa-bay-times-florida-runs-up-big-scor/128705662/ St. Petersburg Times Florida runs up big score November 12, 1922 December 15, 2023 Newspapers.com November 18 w y Tulane Second Tulane Stadium New Orleans, LA 27–6 6,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99461574/florida-eleven-wears-tulane-down-then-l/ The Miami Herald Florida eleven wears Tulane down, then launches winning pass attack November 19, 1922 December 15, 2023 Newspapers.com November 25 w y y Oglethorpe Ponce de Leon Park Atlanta, GA 12–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/3058263/the_atlanta_constitution/ Paul Warwick Oglethorpe is defeated by Florida Gator, 12–0; Duncan proves big star November 26, 1922 The Atlanta Constitution December 15, 2023 Newspapers.com December 2 w y Clemson Barrs Field Jacksonville, FL 47–14 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-charlotte-observer-florida-smothers/136873194/ The Charlotte Observer Florida smothers the Clemson team 47 to 14 December 3, 1922 December 15, 2023 Newspapers.com 2015 Florida Gators Football Media Guide https://web.archive.org/web/20151208143532/http://web.gatorzone.com/football/media/2015/media_guide.pdf 2015-12-08 , University Athletic Association, Gainesville, Florida, pp. 107–108 (2015). Retrieved August 15, 2015. Game summaries Week 1: Furman Week 1: Furman at Florida Furman Florida 7 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 October 7 Fleming FieldGainesville, FL Rain Ted Arnold The lone upset of the year happened in the opening game with a 7 to 6 loss to coach Billy Laval's Furman Purple Hurricane.http://ufdc.ufl.edu/UF00028291/00366 Florida Loses Initial Game To Furman By Close Score of 7-6 In Hard Fought Battle Saturday Florida Alligator October 1, 1922 A muddy and slippery field plagued the first half. Florida had two touchdowns called back and halfback Case once fell down with a clear field in front of him. The Gators' only score was made in a downpour.https://www.newspapers.com/clip/3118000/greensboro_daily_news/ Greensboro Daily News Furman Wins From Florida Eleven By Score of 7 to 6 October 8, 1922 18 August 30, 2015 Newspapers.com Florida completed just two passes. Furman scored on its only completed pass, a long one of 60+ yards. Ark Newton once failing to kick goal proved to be the difference.https://www.newspapers.com/clip/3058247/winstonsalem_journal/ Winston-Salem Journal October 8, 1922 7 August 21, 2015 Newspapers.com Failure To Kick Goal Gave Game To Furman As a result of this game, the coaches revised their tactics and strategy.University of Florida 1923 97 The starting lineup was: Coleman (left end), Robinson (left tackle), Norton (left guard), Gunn (center), Scott (right guard), Doty (right tackle), Duncan (right end), Barchan (quarterback), Pomeroy (left halfback), Newton (right halfback), Hockenstadt (fullback). Week 2: Rollins Again rain and a soggy field hampered play in the second week against the Rollins Tars in Orlando. Florida only rolled up 19 points with the new tactics.University of Florida 1923 98 Dickson made two touchdowns and Newton one.http://ufdc.ufl.edu/UF00028291/00367 Florida Alligator Gators Outclass Rollins; Score Three Touchdowns Game Was Played In Rain October 15, 1922 The starting lineup was: Coleman (left end), Robinson (left tackle), Norton (left guard), Gunn (center), Scott (right guard), Doty (right tackle), Duncan (right end), Barchan (quarterback), Pomeroy (left halfback), Newton (right halfback), Dickson (fullback). Week 3: American Legion Week 3: American Legion at Florida Legion Florida 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 7 October 21 Tampa, FL Facing many former college football stars, including Hall of Famer Buck Flowers, who netted a 74-yard punt during the contest, Florida defeated American Legion 14–0 in Tampa using much of the new style of play.https://www.newspapers.com/clip/3117981/the_atlanta_constitution/ Atlanta Constitution For 'Gators October 26, 1922 10 August 30, 2015 Newspapers.com Stewart Pomeroy scored both touchdowns and Ray Dickson made both extra points.http://ufdc.ufl.edu/UF00028291/00368 Florida Alligator October 21, 1922 Gators Take Third Game From State Legion team In Tampa By 14-0 Score The last touchdown from Pomeroy was "a beautiful run around right end." Week 4: Howard In the game against coach Harris Cope's Howard Bulldogs in Gainesville, Florida, seemed to find its stride within the coaches' new system, winning 57–0. Coleman broke his collarbone.http://ufdc.ufl.edu/UF00028291/00369 Florida Alligator Gators Swamp Howard Team; Score Is 58 to 0 October 28, 1922 The starting lineup was: Coleman (left end), Robinson (left tackle), Byrd (left guard), Gunn (center), Scott (right guard), Doty (right tackle), Duncan (right end), Pomeroy (quarterback), Case (left halfback), Newton (right halfback), Dickson (fullback). Week 5: at Harvard Week 5: Florida at Harvard Florida Harvard 0 0 0 0 14 3 0 7 November 4 Harvard StadiumBoston, MA 30,000 W. R. Crowley (Bowdoin) In the Gators' first ever game against a traditional northeastern college football power, they traveled north to meet coach Bob Fisher's Harvard Crimson. On their way north the Gators stopped in Washington, D.C., and were greeted by President Warren Harding.http://ufdc.ufl.edu/UF00028291/00370 Florida Alligator Harvard Is Held To 24 Points Only Ten After First Quarter November 5, 1922 thumb|left|135px|The Gator team met President Harding (pictured) prior to the Harvard game. Harvard subs overwhelmed the Florida team 24 to 0 in front of the largest crowd yet to see the Gators play. One writer spoke of "the desperate rally of Florida's 'Gators against the overwhelming Harvard attack" which despite the loss "showed the 'Gators probably the best team the Gainesville institution has turned out."https://www.newspapers.com/clip/3117978/durham_morning_herald/ Durham Morning Herald Brilliant Battles Marked Saturday's Football Games Associated Press Associated Press 7 November 6, 1922 August 30, 2015 Newspapers.com The stars for Florida that day included backs Ray Dickson and Ark Newton. On the line, Robbie Robinson, "who at times stood Harvard's backs on their heads," played well. "Robinson and Duncan stood out all afternoon."https://www.newspapers.com/clip/3055138/the_new_york_times/ Harvard Subs Find Florida Team Easy 26 November 5, 1922 The New York Times August 20, 2015 Newspapers.com The starting lineup was: Hockinstadt (left end), Robinson (left tackle), Byrd (left guard), Gunn (center), Scott (right guard), Doty (right tackle), Duncan (right end), Pomeroy (quarterback), Newton (left halfback), Case (right halfback), Dickson (fullback).https://www.newspapers.com/clip/3058261/asheville_citizen/ Harvard Pierces Hide of 'Gators November 5, 1922 18 Asheville Citizen August 21, 2015 Newspapers.com Week 6: Mississippi College Week 6: Mississippi College at Florida Mississippi Florida 0 0 0 0 0 13 13 32 November 11 Plant FieldTampa, FL 4,000 In Tampa on Plant Field, the Gators defeated coach Stanley L. Robinson's Mississippi College Choctaws 58 to 0. Florida played poorly in the first quarter.http://ufdc.ufl.edu/UF00028291/00371 Florida Alligator Mississippi Unable To Score On Florida Varsity Wins 58-0 November 12, 1922 The highlight of the game was Ark Newton's run of 72 yards in the second quarter.https://www.newspapers.com/clip/3058238/the_wilmington_morning_star/ Florida Beats Mississippi The Wilmington Morning Star November 13, 1922 August 21, 2015 Newspapers.com 7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/3117970/the_atlanta_constitution/ Atlanta Constitution 'Gators Ruin Mississippi 2 August 30, 2015 Newspapers.com November 12, 1922 The starting lineup was: Mounts (left end), Robinson (left tackle), Byrd (left guard), Gunn (center), Scott (right guard), Doty (right tackle), Duncan (right end), Barchan (quarterback), Case (left halfback), Newton (right halfback), Dickson (fullback). Week 7: at Tulane Week 7: Florida at Tulane Florida Tulane 6 0 7 14 0 6 0 0 November 18 Tulane StadiumNew Orleans, LA 6,000 Bonner (Auburn) In the seventh week of play, Florida defeated coach Clark Shaughnessy's Tulane Green Wave in New Orleans 27 to 6 in an upset.Woodruff 1928 222http://ufdc.ufl.edu/UF00028291/00372 Florida Alligator 'Gators Even Old Scores With Tulane, Take Game 27 to 6; Newton Is Star November 18, 1922 Fullback Ray Dickson was all over the field tackling Tulane's players. He knocked Tulane center Eddie Reed out of the game on a hit which got an unnecessary roughness penalty. thumb|left|150px|Ark Newton After the first half ended in a 6–6 tie, the Gators opened up a passing attack in the second half "which could not be stopped."https://www.newspapers.com/clip/3117980/the_anniston_star/ The Anniston Star 8 Florida Gators Wallop Tulane's Battling Bunch November 19, 1922 August 30, 2015 Newspapers.com One sportswriter claimed Ark Newton threw 13 completions in a row. https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2206&dat=19431119&id=iQwvAAAAIBAJ&pg=6351,3386480 Prokop Duplicated Ark Newton's Feat November 19, 1943 The Miami News "Newton gave the greatest halfback exhibition this season in New Orleans."https://www.newspapers.com/clip/3055281/the_atlanta_constitution/ Atlanta Constitution August 20, 2015 Newspapers.com Heavy Florida Team Batters Down Tulane's Defense and Wins, 27-6 November 19, 1922 3 The starting lineup was: Hockinstadt (left end), Robinson (left tackle), Byrd (left guard), Gunn (center), Scott (right guard), Doty (right tackle), Duncan (right end), Barchan (quarterback), Newton (left halfback), Case (right halfback), Dickson (fullback). Week 8: at Oglethorpe Week 8: Florida at Oglethorpe Florida Oglethorpe 0 6 0 6 0 0 0 0 November 25 PonceyAtlanta, GA Lawson (Illinois) Freezing weather and a stony field in Atlanta made for unexpected trouble against the Oglethorpe Stormy Petrels. Florida defeated the Petrels by just a 12 to 0 score.http://ufdc.ufl.edu/UF00028291/00373 Florida Alligator November 25, 1922 Oglethorpe Holds Gators to Close Score of 12 to 0 Saturday End Ferdinand H. Duncan scored all of Florida's points. "Albeit Duncan did the damage...most of the credit for the victory should go to Newton."https://www.newspapers.com/clip/3058263/the_atlanta_constitution/ Paul Warwick Oglethorpe Is Defeated by Florida Gator, 12-0; Duncan Proves Big Star 1 November 26, 1922 Atlanta Constitution August 21, 2015 Newspapers.com The starting lineup was: Hockinstad (left end), Robinson (left tackle), Byrd (left guard), Gunn (center), Scott (right guard), Doty (right tackle), Duncan (right end), Barchan (quarterback), Case (left halfback), Newton (right halfback), Dickson (fullback). Week 9: Clemson Week 9: Clemson at Florida Clemson Florida 0 7 7 0 6 13 14 14 December 2 Barrs FieldJacksonville, FL Jogger Elcock The Gators defeated the Clemson Tigers 47 to 14 using a repertoire of shifting tactics.https://www.newspapers.com/clip/3055334/the_charlotte_observer/ December 3, 1922 1 Florida Smother The Clemson Team 47 to 14 The Charlotte Observer August 20, 2015 Newspapers.com http://ufdc.ufl.edu/UF00028291/00374 Florida Alligator December 2, 1922 Varsity Takes Final Game of Season From Clemson Piles Up 47 Points to 14 They also used hard line plunges and forward passes. "Newton and Pomeroy provided the thrills from the Florida side."https://www.newspapers.com/clip/3117994/the_atlanta_constitution/ 3 Atlanta Constitution University of Florida Wins Over Clemson, But Tigers Score Twice December 3, 1922 August 30, 2015 Newspapers.com A description of the game reads "The whistle frequently found Ark Newton, Florida's star on his feet with four or five of the Carolinians clinging around him and the others smothered under the Florida poundage." http://infoweb.newsbank.com/iw-search/we/HistArchive/?p_product=EANX&p_theme=ahnp&p_nbid=V58T58POMTQxMDMwMzM5NC43MTM5MDE6MToxMzoxMzIuMTk4LjUwLjEz&p_action=doc&s_lastnonissuequeryname=7&d_viewref=search&p_queryname=7&p_docnum=3&p_docref=v2:11210D30DA68B248@EANX-114A0E1097BC1878@2423392-114A0E11E1EE14B8@11-114A0E186C55F9C0@Florida%27s%20Force%20Baffles%20Tigers%20Allegators%20Win%20Forty%20Seven%20to%20Fourteen Florida's Force Baffles Tigers December 3, 1922 The State The starting lineup was: Mounts (left end), Robinson (left tackle), Byrd (left guard), Gunn (center), Scott (right guard), Doty (right tackle), Hockenstad (right end), Barchan (quarterback), Pomeroy (left halfback), Case (right halfback), Newton (fullback). Postseason Awards and honors The season trumped the accomplishments even of last year's team. Newton was selected for the All-Southern team of Ed Hebert of the Times-Picayune in 1922. http://infoweb.newsbank.com/iw-search/we/HistArchive/?p_product=EANX&p_theme=ahnp&p_nbid=L54F4BOBMTQxMTA0ODM4My43MTM0Nzg6MToxMzoxMzIuMTk4LjUwLjEz&p_action=doc&s_lastnonissuequeryname=83&d_viewref=search&p_queryname=83&p_docnum=1&p_docref=v2:11B0124EA8AEC7F0@EANX-11BE5CF152AA9468@2423392-11BE5CF1B18FC650@18-11BE5CF36158B288@Selection+of+Mythical+All-Southern+Grid+Team+Difficult+Task%3B+Much+Star+Talent+of+Dixie+Elevens+This+Season+Covington+of+Centre Selection of Mythical All-Southern Grid Team Difficult Task; Much Star Talent of Dixie Elevens This Season December 3, 1922 The Montgomery Advertiser The 1922 freshman team was a Southern champion, coached by Florida native and former Yale All-American John Acosta.https://books.google.com/books?id=S9sBAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA330 History of Florida : Past and Present, Historical and Biographical 2 Harry Gardner Cutler 1923 330n The team included Cy Williams, Goldy Goldstein, Edgar Jones, and Bill Middlekauff. Kline's departure After the 1922–1923 school year, Kline resigned to pursue a legal career,Carlson 2007 27 and returned to the University of Nebraska, where he was the head coach of the Nebraska Cornhuskers men's basketball and baseball teams, and later became a published author of books on coaching football, basketball and baseball. He was replaced at Florida by assistant Van Fleet. Personnel Line Florida Gators Player Position Gamesstarted Hometown Prep school Height Weight AgeCalhoun Byrd guard8Robert Carlton center0Arthur Doty tackle8 6'0"198Ferdinand H. Duncan end7 University of South Dakota 6'2"20026Eric Dunn center8 Kissimmee 6'6"200George Hodges guard0Lloyd Hokenstad end4Mervin Mounts end2 5'9"155Robbie Robinson tackle8Mobile, Alabama 6'0"18020Ivan Scott guard 8 6'0"180 Backfield Florida Gators Player Position Gamesstarted Hometown Prep school Height Weight AgeJoseph Barchan quarterback6Osmond Bie halfback0Lawrence Case halfback6St. AugustineRay Dickson fullback 6 6'0"202Ark Newton halfback8Camden, ArkansasCamden High6'1"18519Stewart Pomeroy halfback/quarterback5 Tampa 5'6"150 University of Florida 1923 99–104 Coaching staff Head coach: William G. Kline Assistant coach: James Van Fleet Freshman coach: John Acosta Manager: James R. Boyd Assistant manager: Frank Evans See also 1922 College Football All-Southern Team 1922 Southern Conference football season Notes n References 30em Bibliography Carlson Norm University of Florida Football Vault: The History of the Florida Gators Whitman Publishing, LLC Atlanta, Georgia 2007 978-0-7948-2298-9 http://ufdc.ufl.edu/AA00022765/00014/100j The Seminole University of Florida 1923 A History of Southern Football 1890–1928 Woodruff Fuzzy 3 1928 Florida Category:Florida Gators football seasons Florida Gators football