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Dates: during 1930-1939
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Elevation of Cliff Helman, Junior passing artist, to the second string tailback spot, and the announcement that he had been awarded a Red Jersey formed the main grid news of a rainy Tuesday. Helman's promotion to the Varsity squad brings the Red Jersey total...

Author: By Donald Peddie, | Title: HELMAN PROMOTED TO SECOND TAILBACK JOB | 11/1/1939 | See Source »

Dick Harlow herded the boys into Dillon Field House for the whole practice session. It was the second time this year that they were forced to remain inside for an entire workout. Pass offense and defense again claimed a major portion of the Crimson mentor's attention, and the squad responded with improved play in these departments of the game...

Author: By Donald Peddie, | Title: HELMAN PROMOTED TO SECOND TAILBACK JOB | 11/1/1939 | See Source »

...Harvard football squad will leave for Tigertown at 8:30 o'clock Friday morning on a special train, populated by the Varsity and Jayvee football squads, the soccer team, and a host of newspapermen, managers, and coaches

Author: By Donald Peddie, | Title: HELMAN PROMOTED TO SECOND TAILBACK JOB | 11/1/1939 | See Source »

...reasons for most of the changes are fairly obvious. George Heiden excels as blocker and is undoubtedly the best line bucker on the squad. Charley Spreyer's kicking actually been Harvard's best offensive weapon to date, and his presence in the lineup is essential. In addition, with Macdonald sidelined or ready only for limited service, Spreyer is the nearest Crimson approach to a triple threat back. In yesterday's practice, the Sophomore booting expert put on a very pleasing passing exhibition...

Author: By Donald Peddle, | Title: Varsity Backfield Revamped as Spreyer Is Sent to Tailback Job | 10/31/1939 | See Source »

...passing robbed the Harlow tailback spot of much of its threat to Dartmouth, and he should be more at home at wingback. Cliff Helman, up from the Jayvees, is in line for a Red shirt soon, because right now he stacks up as the best passer on the squad. The 180 pound Junior may develop into a good backfield prospect if he can improve in the other departments of his play. Another aerial possibility. Bob James, is a bit too slow for the tailback role...

Author: By Donald Peddle, | Title: Varsity Backfield Revamped as Spreyer Is Sent to Tailback Job | 10/31/1939 | See Source »

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