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...matter of fact, Harlow's attack was perfectly suited to this type of defense, for the fullback would usually take the ball, spin, and then hand it to the tailback who would throw the pass. The fact that two players handled the ball gave the hard charging Princeton line plenty of time to hurry the passer...

Author: By Burton VAN Vort, | Title: Crimson's Will-to-Win Pays Off With 19 to 14 Merriwell Victory | 11/2/1942 | See Source »

Sandbach's switch to left halfback in place of the injured Warren Vieth leaves Freshman George Franke in the fullback post. The powerful 186-pounder has slammed through for the Nassaumen's only touchdown against both Navy and Penn, while making one of the four scores in the Brown game last week...

Author: By Robert S. Landau, | Title: BIG THREE OPENER FINDS CRIMSON UNDERDOG; BOB PERINA SPARKS IMPROVED NASSAU ELEVEN | 10/31/1942 | See Source »

...this week, for only the second time this year, the entire squad will be at full strength for the contest. The return of Bud Killan to a halfback slot last week, plus Fenton Taylor's debut at fullback provided much of the defensive power which fought Army to a standstill last week...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Crimson Booters Face Powerful Tiger Team | 10/31/1942 | See Source »

Another first occurred with the announcement that Captain Don Forte will start at right end, in all probability, in his initial appearance this season. Cleo O'Donnell is expected to open at wingback, while Jack Comerford is slated for tailback. The Johnson-Cowen feud for the fullback slot has not been settled, but if Swede Anderson is in shape, he will receive the blocking assignment. Otherwise, Hank Geothals is figured to be the leading choice...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Highest Bond Bid Gets Crimson-Tiger Pigskin | 10/30/1942 | See Source »

...Team lineup was: left end, Barnes; left tackle, Durwood; left guard, Hibbard; center, Jack Fisher; right guard, Stannard; right tackle, Willo Fisher: right end, Forte; blocking back, Geothals; fullback, Johnson; tall back, Wilson; wingback, O'Donnell...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Highest Bond Bid Gets Crimson-Tiger Pigskin | 10/30/1942 | See Source »

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