Word: jumbos
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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Right fielder Matt Botsford was the big hitter for the Crimson, with a solo home run in the second. The ball was well hit to left field carrying just beyond the glove of Jumbo Sal DeAngelo...
...more in the seventh to tie the score at 3 to 3. With one out, Bert Muench singled to center and took second on a fielders choice. Then Ed McMellen hit a high fly which center fielder Mickey Costa (substituting for Walt Stahura) misjudged and lost for a Jumbo home run and two scores...
When he let U.S. Miler Fred Dwyer talk him into leaving home to take an athletic scholarship at Villanova University, on Philadelphia's Main Line, Delany made a wise choice. In Villanova's Coach Jim ("Jumbo") Elliott he found a man perfectly attuned to his own theories of running. "I want him running only fast enough to win," says Jumbo. "I've seen too many potentially great milers burn themselves out by running fast week after week." Now that he has taught Ron to relax his arms and shoulders, to get the most out of his quick...
...Arthur points out, the Crimson should score almost at will, as the chief Jumbo weakness is its weak and inexperienced defense. Crimson Coach Cooney Weiland's three lines should quickly wear out whatever opposition Tufts will put up, and from that time on, the visitor's goalie, Dave Phelan, should have a busy night. As to his offense, Arthur said, "I doubt we'll ever be in your territory...
Starting for Tufts at first line will be George Lloyd, Vincent Lang, and Charlie Sinto (the Jumbo's most consistent scorer and playmaker). Captain Arthur Conley and Peter Smith will start at defense and Phelan will open the game in the nets...