Word: munro
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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Crimson goalie Tom Bagnoli gave a vivid demonstration of courage, making many saves and quarterbacking the defense despite a broken right hand. One day earlier, it was extremely doubtful that Bagnoli would even see action. In practice Friday, Bagnoli was determinedly trying to convince Bruce Munro that he was ready to start the Brown game...
...Munro was then firing shots at his goalie in an effort to find out what Bagnoli could do. And, truth to tell, Bagnoli wasn't faring too well. He had trouble catching the ball with the cumbersome cast on his hand, and had developed a mental block about diving to his right. But although Munro had some serious doubts, he still could not discount Bagnoli. "He can do anything he wants to do," Munro said...
...right halfback, Charlie Steele played a fine game on two heavily bandaged legs. With his speed cut in half, Steele still was magnificent on defense, and his passes set up one goal and nearly led to another. Munro had expected to start Bill Driver in Steele's spot, but the tough halfback refused to be benched. Many, including Munro, have said that Steele is the most improved player on the squad; his effort Saturday was a sterling display of talent and know...
Tadgh Sweeney, who has played brilliantly at wing and inside, will open at center forward today, as Munro takes advantage of the big lineman's ability to storm the enemy nets...
...Munro's starting lineup will probably be without right halfback Charlie Steele, a stalwart on defense all season. Steele has a hyperextended leg that has not responded to treatment, and his status is doubtful. Bill Driver will start in Steele's absence...