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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1948
Page
3
The St Augustine tball team travels to Bridgeport tonight seeking a fourth consecutive win after defeating Alymai Belington and Tunnel ton. They aim to topple Pat Hulls Indian squad and extend their streak.
The Irish likely favorites as Hull’s team has not played yet. Bridgeport is a tough rival, so a scalp is not assured. Many Irish fans are expected to travel to Bridgeport for the eight o clock start.
Philadelphia story notes Greasy Neale reaching the pinnacle in three sports with the Eagles winning the Eastern Division under his coaching. It recalls his 1919 world series fame, a 1922 Rose Bowl season, and the 1947 NFL run, leading to a championship showdown against Chicago at Shibe Park.
The article traces Neale’s career from baseball in the National League and a stint with the Philadelphia Phillies to football coaching at Virginia West Virginia and Yale. It notes his adoption of the T formation after taking the Eagles job, his praise of Bears coach George Halas, and quotes on playoff prospects. It also mentions hockey rookies, early Massachusetts instrument making, and a 1783 Icelandic volcanic eruption impact.
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