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Word: robertses (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1960-1969
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Indian fans were soon thwarted in their complaints, however, when they learned that Dana Kelley, the present Green quarterback, may be better than King Kelley has completion 32 of 47 passes for an incredible 70 per cent completion record. King never came close to that mark, and it's hard...

Author: By Donald E. Graham, | Title: Indians Pose Problem for Fans: What Can They Find to Criticize? | 10/23/1963 | See Source »

One of the things that bothers Burke is the prevailing opinion that Roberts' can't run. "He's a great runner, great passer, great on defense--the only thing he can't do is block for himself."

Author: By Joseph M. Russin, | Title: Archie Roberts---Nice Guy in Cleats | 10/18/1963 | See Source »

Burke is trying to change the Ivy procedure of keeping running statistics, in which the yards lost by a runner are subtracted from his gains. A passing quarterback, therefore, particularly a drop back passer like Roberts, often ends up with a low net rushing average because of traps behind the...

Author: By Joseph M. Russin, | Title: Archie Roberts---Nice Guy in Cleats | 10/18/1963 | See Source »

After several more stories and a selective review of Columbia statistics--Roberts' leads the team in every conceivable department but net rushing and pass receiving--it was hard to argue with Burke's conclusion on Roberts the Athlete: "Great football player. Just great, that's all."

Author: By Joseph M. Russin, | Title: Archie Roberts---Nice Guy in Cleats | 10/18/1963 | See Source »

Despite these overwhelming recommendations, Harvard's undefeated football team (Columbia, with Roberts, is 1-2), is not yet ready to offer sacrifies to coach Buff Donelli's idol. After all, Harvard destroyed Roberts and his friends 36-14 last year in New York. Said one Crimson starter of this Saturday...

Author: By Joseph M. Russin, | Title: Archie Roberts---Nice Guy in Cleats | 10/18/1963 | See Source »

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