of The Pittsburg Press reported: "In the presence of 25,000 wildly enthusiastic fans, the largest throng that ever witnessed a gridiron contest in Pittsburg, Washington & Jefferson yesterday won the football championship of western Pennsylvania defeating the University of Pittsburgh by the decisive score of 19–6...The gridiron warriors battled on a field actually ankle-deep in slimy, sticky mud." Washington & Jefferson wasted no time proving their superiority. On their first possession, the Red and Black offense started on their 30-yard line and ten plays later they were on Pitt's five yard line. All-American halfback John Spiegel "received the ball, and circling left end, crossed the line for a touchdown." Red Fleming added the point after. W & J 7 to Pitt 0. After the kickoff, the Pitt offense was forced to punt and the Red and Black had possession on the Pitt 44-yard line. On first down Fleming gained nineteen yards to the 25-yard line. The Pitt defense stiffened, but "on fourth down the rotund Patterson (W. & J. tackle) dropped back to the 28-yard line and, Goodwin assisting, kicked a goal from placement." W & J 10 to Pitt 0. At the end of the first quarter Pitt had possession on Wash. & Jeff's. 45-yard line. The Pitt offense was forced to punt and Guy Williamson punted to W. & J. quarterback Goodwin. "The ball, which had been touched by Goodwin, rolled behind the goal line. While the W. & J. quarterback was taking his time, Pitt end Harry Shof rushed ahead of his teammates and fell on the ball across the line. Pitt was credited with a touchdown, but Williamson failed to kick goal." W. & J. 10 to Pitt 6. Later in the second quarter, the Red and Black offense gained possession on their 46-yard line. Seven running plays advanced the ball to the Pitt 10-yard line. John Spiegel "circled Wash. & Jeff.'s right end on a wide run that ended behind Pitt's goal in the corner of the field." The halftime score was W. & J. 16 to Pitt 6. "In dry suits but without a change in either lineup the two teams took the field" for the second half. Mid-quarter, the Red and Black defense recovered a Pitt fumble on the Pitt 10-yard line. The Pitt defense held and regained possession on downs. The Pitt offense had the ball on their 34-yard line at the