How Football Died in Two Stadiums Mythical 1960s Scheme
A summarized review of Samuel Yellen's Atlantic essay arguing the two stadium double game idea doomed college football. The piece recounts Michigan's early two-game concept, a proposed double-site Notre Dame clash, the 200,000 crowd, and the chaotic end as players and fans watched a self-defeating stunt.
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West Point
Atlantic Magazine
Samuel Yellen
Indiana University
Michigan
Peale
U of M
Wolverines
Stanford
Wisconsin
Notre Dame
Turkey Day Tilt Ends Coach Henderson Career at Denison
Marshall Henderson announces retirement from football after Denison’s Thanksgiving game with Xavier. He will continue to coach Marshall basketball, ending a 14-year tenure with the Big Green, including a 40 straight basketball wins streak and 1947 NATB title. He is over 60 and leaves behind a storied multi-sport record.
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Tress Huanyington
Marshall
Cain Ienderson
Xavier
Henderson
Stan
den of Virginia College
Denison
Vanderbilt Ys
University
Xavier Jin
Clarrison
Hemderoort
van Bristol
Hart
Onio University
Buckeye
Heuderson
Davis and Elkits
Los Angeles
Hart Named Lineman of Week by AP
Leon Hart of Notre Dame earns AP lineman of the week for standout play in the Michigan game. Jimmy Kynes of Florida shines in upset over Georgia, while James Williams of Rice and Rudy Ster of Texas also post strong performances in the Southwest.
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New York
Leon Hart
James
Froggie" Williams
Rice
Rudyster
Texas
Predictions Clash As Colleges and High Schools Pick Winners
Charleston previews football and scholastic forecasts with numerous matchups. West Virginia, Marshall, and several small colleges are tipped to win. high school clashes include Stonewall Jackson, Huntington East, West Fairmont, and Parkersburg. The article also notes a sea tale about the crow’s nest origin and crow carriage.
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Peene Charleston
West Virginia
Texas
Marshall
Milligan
Virginia Tech
West Virginia Wesleyan
Baldwin-Wallace
Morris Harvey
West Virginia State
North Carolina College
West Liberty
Concord
Davis and Elkins
Grenville
Glenna
Bethany
Shepherd
Gallandet
Salem
Fairmont State
St. Augustine
Bluefield State
Wing-T Adds Single Wing Tactics in Football Formations
This is the last of four stories on the Wing-T formation. Coachs discuss benefits of Wing-T over T and Split T, detailing the wingback, quarterback actions, and blocking schemes. Key points include easier teaching, deceptive runs, strong side power, and passing options to exploit defenses.
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Mony Fowtt
Coly
Henrg
Repltcar “T. Tuvo
Witkreguiae
Notre Dame and Army rely on dual backfield stars Sitko and Galiffa
Early season views praise Notre Dame fullback Sitko and Army quarterback Galiffa as two of the nation's best backs. Sitko, a seasoned seventh-year veteran from Fort Wayne, combined 1404 rushing yards in 243 carries over three seasons at Notre Dame. Galiffa, a 6 foot 2, 190 pound West Point star from Donora, Penn, excels in deception and aerials, contributing as passer and defender in Army's offense.
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Notre Dame
Army
Kini
Sitko
Arnold Galiffa
Navy
Great Lakes
St. Mary’s
Norman
Okla
Frank Jeahy
Fort Wayne
Ind
Indiana
Hoosiers
Gatiffa
West Point
Cores
Donora
Stan Mustat
LeBaron Boomed for All American Squad
Eddie LeBaron, four time All-America candidate, draws interest from eastern writers while Pacific Coast critics praise his 150 completions in 322 attempts for 3,000 yards and 32 touchdowns. The COP standout, known for a double spin, aims to play pro football with NFL teams or the 49ers.
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Associated Press
Stockton
Calif
All America
LeBaron
Cop
Santa Clara
Soungould
Lawrence
Buck) Staw
San Francisco Ders
Dink Templeton
Tual Will
Nanaie
Otto Graham
Cleveland
Y. A
Baltimore
Jarry Siemering
Eddie
Shaw
Frankie
Frankie, Wert
Ekldie
49Ers
Wlalfers
Cavaliers Grab Off 9th AP Poll Spot
The Associated Press ranking overlooked Virginia after Richmond News Leader editor Larry Leonard cast a first place ballot for Virginia. If credited, Virginia would top Minnesota, moving Minnesota to tenth. Leonard praised Virginia after its win over Penn as Notre Dame and California trailed in his ballot.
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NEW York
Virginia
Associated Press Weekly
Larry Leonard
Richmond News-Leader
Ca. P
Cavaliers
Minnesota
Leonard
Virvida
Penn
Notre Dame
California
Army
Wyoming
Rice
Mary- Jani
Ohio State
Cornell
Guessing Winners By FR EAST Army to trim Penn
A roundup of college football picks features Army trimming Penn, Fordham over Boston College, Boston U nip Maryland, Brown edging Harvard, and several other matchups. Notable lines include Notre Dame crushing North Carolina, Penn State walloping Temple, and Princeton over Yale. Record to date shows 180 wins, 60 losses, 9 ties.
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Penn
Fordham
Boston College
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Maryland
Brown
Harvard
Bucknell
Lafayette
Cornell
Dartmouth
Holy Cross
Syracuse
Minnesota
Navy
Columbia
Notre Dame
North Carolina
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Temple
Vinceton
Yale
Rutgers
NYU
W. Va
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Iowa State
Nebraska
Michigan
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Colgate
Ohio State
Elinols- Okla
Missouri
Okla
Aggies
Kansas State
Sturdue
Macquerie
San Francisco
Tulsa
Wisconsin
SOUTH
Clemson
Duquesne
Duke
Geo
Washington
Georgia
Auburn
Georgia Tech
Alabama
Kentucky
Florida
LSU
Mississippi State
Tennessee
Mississippi
Richmond
Tulane
Vanderbilt
VME
Citadel
Wake Forest
N. C. State
Wash
Fee
Delaware
Southawest Baylor
Wyoming
Hice
Texas Aggies
SMU
Arkansas
Texas
Rocky Mountains
Arizona
Colorado
Hoop Practice Opens for Athens Concord Team Tryouts
Athens Concord college starts its basketball year with 28 candidates reporting to Coach Joe Fried for early conditioning. Guards include Frank Carter Bluefield Rover Tabor and others. forwards list Jack Farthing Gale Anderson Ralph Ball and more. pivots include James Morissette Mike Fratella and Bill Brock. Coach Friedl plans to trim the squad to about 16 as Bluefield College hosts the opening game Tuesday night.
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Joe Fried
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Friedig
Frank Carter
Bluefield
Rover Tabor
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Roger Jones
Branmswell
Marvin Hudwell
White Suliphur
Bruce Hendrick
Enosburg Falls
Vermont
Mario Charo
Mayerbury
Conn
Jack Farthing
Welch
Fred Fulford
McComas
George Lambert
Herndon
Ralph Ball
Princeton
Tom Porter
Arlington
Gale Anderson
Mullens
Richard Smith
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Parsons
Bill Clark
Shady Springs
Lloyd Perkins
Gary
George Mara
Worcheaster
Mass
Robert Marrs
James Morissette
Mike Fratella
Matewan
Bill Brock
Mecle Darnell
Friedl
Mountain Lions
Ramblin’ Reds
Bluefield College
Bluefield Kids Team to Play in Piggy Bank Bowl
Bluefield A boys team sponsored by Bluefield Sunset News will play in the Piggy Bank Bowl on November 126 at Baston. Ralph Griffith, who coaches the team, said the event is a tournament for boys 12 years old or younger.
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Bluefield
Bluefield Sunset News
Baston
Pa- Sports
Ralph Griffith
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