An independent lightweight football team to weigh not more than 130 pounds was organized at a meeting in the Mayor’s office.   The team members were ex-high school players. H. A. Cooper was the team manager. The Zepps were looking for opponents.   The Follansbee Review reported that the Zepps defeated the Wellsburg Imperials Athletic Club 7 to 6 in early November.

• Follansbee Review, September 22, 1916.
• Follansbee Review, November 4, 1918.