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Dick Harlow made a four-way switch in his backfield yesterday afternoon on Soldiers Field after Saturday's near-miss against Boston University...

Author: By Robert W. Morgan jr., | Title: Harlow Makes 4 Backfield Switches | 10/7/1947 | See Source »

Early season dopesters found the Crimson rife with backfield talent but weak in the line. The B.U. contest, however, brought a rapid revision of estimates, and Harlow is now working to secure greater depth in his backfield...

Author: By Robert W. Morgan jr., | Title: Harlow Makes 4 Backfield Switches | 10/7/1947 | See Source »

...narrow five-point margin separating the two elevens at the final gun can be directly pinned on spotty Crimson backfield work, both offensive and defensive...

Author: By William S. Fairfield, | Title: Crimson Line Fools Experts In 19-14 Win | 10/6/1947 | See Source »

...Donnell, used at every backfield post but fullback, looked like he had spent his life at each...

Author: By William S. Fairfield, | Title: Crimson Line Fools Experts In 19-14 Win | 10/6/1947 | See Source »

Boston's conversion to end came about not through Donelli's knowledge of football talent or through George's own decision although end was his cherished position at high school but through the recommendation of Crimson publicity director Arthur Sampson. Baft was going to use him in the backfield again, a spot where Dick Harlow had placed him for lack of running backs...

Author: By William S. Fairfield, | Title: Crimson Faces Upstart B.U. Eleven | 10/4/1947 | See Source »

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