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Tigers Will Drill On Pass DefenseFriday [light's football gome ' with Granite City showed Edwards-viHe Coach Bennie Isselhardt that , his team needs ‘'much practice : in pass defense. And this Is what the Tuesday and Wednesday scrimmage sessions will stress.The Tigers appeared weak in their pass defensive assignments by kiting the intended receivers get b.’hind them.Bui some new stars were also bora out of the Granite City tussle. Substitute fullback Sam Johnson proved ho had team faith as well as ability when he outran the Warriors on end skirts. Kent Ahrens, although playing only a limited time, displayed enough talent to be used at either left or right half. Coach Isselhardt thinks he wilt be used quite often in the right half slot.The previous report that left tackle Everett Hess received an Injured leg was In error, Hess suffered a dtslocated collar bone and may be used In the Friday's game with Wood River only on offense If a shoulder brace Is proved to be enough protection.In the series with Wood River, that began in 1923, Edwnrdsvllle leads with 13 wins while the Oilers hove nine with five ties,
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Edwardsville Intelligencer
Edwardsville, Illinois, US
Mon, Sep 21, 1953
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