Crantland Rice on Training and Human Limits
Crantland Rice quotes Col. Bob Neyland on training for peak form. Neyland warns against pushing beyond 80 percent efficiency, as extra work can cause fatigue and drop performance to 70 75 percent.
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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1942
Page
2
Crantland Rice quotes Col. Bob Neyland on training for peak form. Neyland warns against pushing beyond 80 percent efficiency, as extra work can cause fatigue and drop performance to 70 75 percent.
The writer argues that early physical conditioning from ages 13 to 16 builds lasting skill and stamina for war and sport. He cites German and Japanese programs, notes successful athletes started young, and claims youth give an unbeatable edge in critical, high-pressure moments.
After James Luther Sewell left Cleveland to manage the St Louis Browns, the club shed years of struggle. Luke Sewell transformed a weak lineup into a competitive squad, with Chet Laabs emerging as a feared slugger and Vernon Stephens hailed as a Rookie of the Year contender.
The piece highlights new glider pilot training for 18 to 36 year olds at eighteen midwest schools led by Goodland Kansas. It outlines training phases including dead stick landings and towing release, plus eligibility criteria and prior flight experience. It also includes a long personal letter from a recruit and assorted wartime notices and quotes.
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