This charming little picture represents a bright moment in an American football match. The gentleman whose nether garments appear to be in grave danger is leaping with the ball for what is called a “field gain.” According to the caption on the picture as it vas sent to us. this is merely a preliminary work-out. or practice, “especially planned to scalp Fordham in the forthcoming battle!” “Battle” seems to be most appropriate.
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Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 803, 25 October 1929, Page 14
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72This charming little picture represents a bright moment in an American football match. The gentleman whose nether garments appear to be in grave danger is leaping with the ball for what is called a “field gain.” According to the caption on the picture as it vas sent to us. this is merely a preliminary work-out. or practice, “especially planned to scalp Fordham in the forthcoming battle!” “Battle” seems to be most appropriate. Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 803, 25 October 1929, Page 14
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