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Notwithstanding, Springfield lost to Harvard 21 to 13 last year and is an underdog in today's opener. In 1952 Solem brought down a heavy line that wasn't in shape and the resulting line play saw many Maroon injuries and missed tackles. This year's team has already scrimmaged Yale and the Coast Guard Academy, surviving both workouts in good condition...
...Springfield looks to be in better shape this afternoon than it was a year ago, lack of experienced players may turn out to be Solem's new worry. He has only four seniors on his starting offensive eleven and a meager two on his defensive team. A horde of juniors and some sophomores comprise the rest of the squad...
...fast and strong, was runnerup in the New England 167 wrestling championships last year. On defense, 5 foot 10 inch Ken Hall will be at left guard. Hall is termed by his teammates "hard to move." At the other guard, and ready to drop back as line backer when Springfield shifts from its usual 6-2-2-1 alignment to a 5-3-2-1, will be sophomore Jerry Baker. Frank Treuthet will start his first game at center...
...Springfield reportedy looked very impressive against Yale after spotting the Eli's three quick touchdowns. It is a team that has potential, but just how much can't be told until some time Saturday afternoon...
Tickets for the Springfield football opener have been selling at a faster rate than last year, according to Frank O. Lunden, ticket manager of the H.A.A. He attributes this increase to the fact that the game is being played a week later this year...