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Word: scrapper (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1920-1929
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...could have been used Saturday in a tight place. The coaches, however, do not wish to run the risk of a recurrence of this strain, which might incapacitate him for the Bull Dog battle. Faxon has played dependable football in his place, but is not a natural "scrapper" of the type of Hubbard or Sedgwick. His build is not so good and he is unable to give such punishment as is meted out by his giant comrades. He is a steadying influence in the line, and it is by no means certain that Sedgwick, handicapped by lack of practice, will...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: MID-SEASON FINDS LINE-UP FAIRLY FIXED | 10/26/1920 | See Source »

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