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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1911
Page
12
Georgia dominates A P C 51 to 0 in hot 1911 opener at Sanford Field. McWhorter dazzles with long gains, Powell and Malone star in backfield, Peacock guards, and Covington anchors line as Georgia methodically rolls to victory amid heat and short quarters.
The piece praises the team for strong interference led by Conklin Malone McWhorter Covington and Powell. It highlights Dutch Sancken as a breakthrough runner and notes Peacock and Lucas as improved. It emphasizes teamwork and defensive play sparking offensive success with exciting yardage and potential touchdowns.
A lively summary of a Georgia football practice or scrimmage day with mentions of Bob McWhorter and Jog Harrell, DeLaperriere at center, Maddox, Powell, and the defense led by Malone. Observations include the tackling skills of Conklin and Parrish, the line’s strength from Big Joe Marshburn, and notes on the offensive line and punt returns. The article also references a lighter side with a courtroom joke and a Chamberlain liniment mention.
A saying from Galveston News defines a pessimist as someone who insists the apparent silver lining in your cloud is merely a low grade tin foil, framing optimism as illusion.
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