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Coupled with a powerful fullback, Ted Jackson (211 pounds) and Frederick (37 yards gained passing in last year's game), the Ohio backfield should bear out Jordan's contention...
Jordan, hoping that his backfield unit will finally function as such, will start his usual quartet. The 5,000 fans (if it rains) or 15,000 (if it doesn't) will see Jerry Marsh at quarterback, Bob Cowies at wingback, and sophomores Tony Gianelly at full back and Matt Botsford at tailback. Jim Joslin is also expected to see a good deal of action at the latter position...
Missing from the backfield will be shifty Dexter Lewis, out with a muscle injury...
...showed up well in early Yardling practice sessions, is expected to see only limited action against Brown because of an injured ankle. John Hennessey, who gained consistent yardage in last Saturday's 7 to 2 loss to Dartmouth, is again slated to replace Stahura. The rest of the freshman backfield will include Tom Fritz at fullback, Ashton Hallett at quarterback, and Tom Zierk at wing-back...
...outstanding offensive player of the afternoon was tall back Jimmy Joslin whose passing and broken-field running were extremely smooth despite the rain. Alternating in the first backfield with Botsford and Glanelly were wingback John Simourian and quarterback Leio Daley. Phill Haughey's passing was another highlight of the long offensive drill...