Word: hobbses
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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In contrast to Terrell is Harvard's number two man, Fritz Hobbs. "Hobbs has a distinctive style all his own," Barnaby said. The former Olympic crew member "gets on top of his opponent and pummels him." Barnaby said. "He's a big son-of-a-gun, and he just hits...
Two sophomores, Paul Brown and Dave Fish, enter the line-up at the six and seven positions. Barnaby characterizes Brown as "another Hobbs." while Fish's skill is rated "a toss-up compared to Brown's talent."
Winthrop House dominated play in the first half and led 12-0 at half-time. Flanker Jimmy Peterson scored the first touchdown on an overload power play. Winthrop capitalized on an Eliot House fumble in the second quarter, scoring on a five-yard plunge by halfback Billy Hobbs.
Winthrop led by the running of former Milton great Billy Hobbs, topped winless Quincy, 6-0 despite playing a mediocre game, "We were more disorganized than ever." Ben Franklin of Quincy pointed out.
Winthrop's Fritz Hobbs threw two touchdown passes to Eddie Gallagher at the end of the fourth quarter to defeat Eliot, 32-25. Winthrop (3-1) and Eliot (1-2) each scored twice in the first half. Winthrop's touchdowns came on a 40-yard run by Pat Hindert and...