 Kemp then went back to his job in the steel mill and the Pirates went 2–5 over the next seven games.He was named to the starting lineup after only two days of practice and played the entire game at tackle against the New York Giants, who would defeat the Pirates 27-3 at the Polo Grounds.However, the Friday before the Pirates' game in New York, Kemp was asked to leave the hotel housing the Pirates' players.