Streamlined fullbacks reshape defenses in modern football
The article notes a shift toward streamlined power backs built like bears with greyhound speed to pierce five and six man lines. It credits forward and lateral passes for forcing these defenses, highlights Holm Anderson Osman ski and other backs, and discusses rules debates and renewed battering ram tactics to counter shifting lines.
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Yesteryear
Herb Joesting
Bronko Nagurski
Exmie Nevers
Enlarge Port of Antwerp Becomes Europe’s Largest Harbor
Belgium expands the Scheldt river port from Antwerp with 350 million francs spent dredging to Flushing and upgrading docks. Antwerp handles over 20 million tons yearly, spans 1334 acres of water, 28 miles of quay, and a 500 mile port railway network. The city, famed for cathedrals and grand streets, remains heavily fortified and commercially dominant.
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Belgium
Antwerp
Scheldt
North Sea
Netherlands
Flushing
Europe
NEA Service, Inc
Unbeaten Rivals Match Amid Busy Football Week
New York October 10 The 1938 football season advances with top matchups across regions. Cornell meets Syracuse in a key East clash while Holy Cross faces Carnegie Tech and Dartmouth battles Princeton in narrative of undefeated teams and emerging powerhouses.
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New York
Cornell
Syracuse
East
New York State
Colgate
Harvard
Maryland
Holy Cross
Manhattan
Carnegie Tec
Dartmouth
Prinestoneon
Brown
Columbia
Sid Guckman
Art Radvilas
Army
Duke
Penn
Princeton
Francis Reagan
Jim Connell
Elis
Cambridge
Yale
Navy
Virginia
Fordham
Purdue
Boilermakers
Minnesota
New York University
North Carolina
Boston College
Detroit
West Virginia
Washington and Lee
Michigan State
Villanova
Centre College
Pitt
Wisconsin
Middle West
Michigan
Duquesne
Towa
Fritz Crisler
Chicago
Wolverines
Ohio State
Southern California
Northwestern
Drake
Chicagoland Town
Illinois
Indiana
Elmer Layden
Notre Dame
Georgia Tech
South
Alabama
Tennessee
North Carolina State
Auburn
Genroia Tech
Three Harness Races On Today's Fair Card
The opening of Frederick Fair features three harness events this afternoon with two 2.22 pace races and a 2.18 trot. Over a hundred summer campaigners are quartered at the Fairgrounds as fast fields are forecast for Wednesday and Thursday. Entries list owners and stables from across multiple states and Canada including Calumet Eva and Calumet Fithin. Three hot horses MSI Dered to race Wednesday include Willis, Dennon, Proctor against Prince Berry and Guy Peter.
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Frederick Fair
Fairgrounds
Ferndale
T. L. Gusttin
Halicong
Sam Bellini
H. *S. Cotton
Niagara Falls
N. Ys
J. FL Volo
Cannon & Porter
Orange
van Veter Bay
John Stanley
Worcester
Mass
Miss Twinkling
Eylar Stables
Thurmont
Lady Direct
J. F. Mailileau
Sadlersville
Mike Britton
C. F McCaffrey
LitHestown
Signal Meter
C. D. Mendenthal
Bordenstown
N. J
Wayne McKyte
Leo Murphy
Waddington
N. Y
Laura Mite
A. J. Schrader
Scranton
Morley Vale
A. F. Colton
Rochester
Carroll Direct
Field Stable
Hamilton Ont
Tanya
W. E. Miller
Washington, D. C
Calumet
Eva
Eyler Stables
Billy Star
H. P. Steinsback
Ble Bell
Wally Simplson
Valet
Concord
Montclair
Josedate
Victor
E. S. Myers
Harrington
Del
Sidney Star
R. D. Simpson
Jerome
Serene Mansver
Willis
Dennon
Proctor
Lexington
Prince Berry
Guy Peter
York
Bardentown
J. S. Tummer
Nassawadox
Mt St Marvs to Play Davis Elkins
Mt St Marvs College seeks its first football win as it hosts Davis Elkins College of Elkins West Virginia Saturday at Emmitsburg at 2 30 o clock. The Mountaineers aim to rebound from losses to St Josephs and St Bonaventure and Coach Joe McCormick expects a full strength team. Davis Elkins, coming off losses to Carnegie Tech 59 0 and West Virginia Wesleyan 6 5, also seeks victory.
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Mt St Marv's College
Davis-Elkins College of
Davis Elkins
Carnegie Tech
West Virginia Wesleyan
Rogers Hornsby To Manage Orioles In 310000 Deal
Rogers Hornsby signed to manage the Baltimore Orioles with a reported salary of 310000, claimed as the highest in the minor leagues. The article also notes a Far West Pacific Coast Conference slate and a 13 0 upset by U C L A over Washington led by Kenny Washington against California's defending champions in the featured game.
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Baltimore
Rogers Hornsby
Baltimore Orioles
Washington
Kenny Washington
California
Frederick High Ties With Thurmont Team
Frederick high school fought to stay in the Southern Division soccer race with a 2-2 draw against Thurmont at Cadet Field as fieldball crushed Thurmont 24-0. Frederick led in the first period then both teams traded pressure with Trant and Ecker standout on defense and offense, while Staley Grove and Adams supplied Frederick’s three first-period goals in the football-like contest.
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Frederick High School
Thurmont High School
Cadet Field
Frederick
Thurmont
Martin
Cadets
Kelly
Trant
Ecker
Orange and Black Eleven
Staley
Grove
Adams
E. Powell
Stalegrove
Adams Manahan Stroup
Selizer Murphy Crm
Jones
Waesche
R. Powell
Ratas
Ridenbaugh
Balizeil Wills
Curfman
Gilbert
Pryor
Perods Frederick
Stroup
Sha
Mateny
Utterback
Notnagle
Wills
Stottlemyer
Selizer
Danner
Blickenstaff
Eileen M. Miller
Garman
Creeger
Weybright
Seiter
County Soccer League Southern Division Scores Report
Frederick and Thurmont played to a 2 2 draw in yesterday's Southern Division match. The result reflects a balanced contest with both sides scoring twice and sharing the points in the county league standings.
Legion Drops Plan to Sponsor Sunday Basketball
Francis Scott Key Post American Legion will not back a Sunday basketball program at the Armory due to scheduling conflicts with a rival Friday night game and a fight card at Bernie's Arena. The decision comes after ex-Heurick Brewery and ex-Manbeck Bakery teams vied for the dates, leaving Wednesday as the only open night. Meanwhile Washington Redskins coach Ray Flaherty explained a late quarterback switch involving Hartman and Baugh during a Giants game, and Tillie Manton rejoined the Redskins, boosting their roster to 30. Brunswick Railroaders capture third Tri-County League pennant with Circle Hawes guiding a late-season resurgence.
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State Armory
Francis Scott Key Post
American Legion
Heurick Brewery
Washington
Manbeck Bakery Quint
Hagerstown
Legionnaires
Hagers
Bernie's Arena
Ray Fisherty
Washington Redskins
Bill Hartman
Sammy Baugh
Giants
Flaherty
Hartman
Baugh
Tillie Manton
New York Giants
Johnny Karcis
Texas Christian
Manion
National Football League
Manton
Redskins
Brunswick Railroaders
First Grad of School to Fight in Bernie's Arena Card
The Legion boxing school will stage its first graduate Morris Gaver from Keymar to fight Bobby Toll of Washington in a Friday night prelim at Bernie's Arena. Lipps and Trump seek new talent with more youths training, while a 25 round card features Glenn Drake and Marion Klingensmith in the main, plus Whitey France and Bobby Acton in the semi, with Charles Guessford and Leo Marcuplus on prelims. Reserved seats are on sale and the first bout starts at 8:30 p.m.
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Francis Scott Key Post
American Legion
Morris Gaver
Keymar
Bobby Toll
Washington
Bernie's Arena
Norman Pirpo
Trump
Gaver
Jack Lipps
Toll
Eddie Connors
Baltimore
Lipps
Garer
Washingtonian
Charles Dougherty
Detour
The
Legion School
Clay Wachter
Kerner
Russell Wachter
Southpay
Howard Campbell
Brunswick
Young Wright
Doubs
Kid Wagner
Frederick Junction
Bernie's
Glenn Drake
Washington Golden Gloves
Marion Klingensmith
West Virginia
Zan A. C
Morgantown
W. Va
Whitey France
Bobby Acton
Billy Kemp
Johnny Newman
Waynesboro
Charles Guessford
Hagerstown
Leo Marcuplus
Lee Brosius
Joe Testa
Charlie Cox
Joe Roebuck
Harmony Returns as Cubs Rally Toward Pennant
The article notes restored harmony lifting the club toward the pennant after coach Hugo Bezdek was fired. It cites a dramatic win over the Chicago Bears with 35,000 spectators and receipts of 41,421.05 in the Red.
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Cleveland Rams
Hugo Bezdek
Chicago Bears
Washington set record as Giants edge in Sunday clash
The article notes a Washington record set during a Sunday game with Frederick fans using reserve seats, mentions box score opening, and cites players Frens Doosen and Terp affiliates. It contrasts punting styles by Charley Boswell and Harry Stevenson and mentions Pitt’s Goldbergs facing Wad Marshall’s graduation.
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Sxins
Giants
Washington
Frederick
Boxorice
Frens Doosen
Eall
Syracuse Press
Charley Boswell
Alabama
Harry Stevenson
Notre Dame
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E. E. Bowers
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Clyde
Red) Hawes
Carroll Flora
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Douglas Howe
Johnny Hammond
Raymond Danner
Jack McQuillen
Charles Magalis
Lee Hahn
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Davis-Elkins
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Keeney
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Frank Dobson
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W. L
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Fredericktown Savings Institution
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Marshall Miller
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