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...Crimson football squad, would decline the invitation to play on the all eastern football in its Western conflict on the coast this month, was made known yesterday. The invitation which was extended only to senior members of eastern teams in the majority of cases allowed for the exception of Ticknor whose brilliant play resulted in his selection for the center position on almost every one of the mythical "All-American" teams published by sporting authorities...
...Captain Elect, Ticknor Harvard has the first. All American candidate since the days of C. J. Hubbard '24 and his unanimous choice as captain of the 1930 eleven speaks volumes for the confidence which his teammates spokesmen for the entire undergraduate body have in his ability as a leader and a player. For two years the rangy Crimson center has proven a tower of offensive and defensive strength. His brilliant play this fall has won him the praises of coaches and experts who have watched him and his name has figured on all the "All" teams chosen so far. Ticknor...
During his Freshman year Ticknor was captain and fullback of his first year eleven. Coach Horween switched him to the pivot post however where for two years he has excelled playing along side his brother. It is this back field experience gained at Milton and under Eddie Casey former Freshman coach and now in charge of the backs which has made him such a keen defensive player...
Football is not the only sport which claims Ticknor's services. At Milton he figured prominently in baseball, basketball and track as well earning nine letters. At Harvard however he has devoted his time solely to the gridiron and diamond. Last spring he covered the left field post on the Crimson nine and will once again be a candidate for this post...
...interesting sidelight in Ticknor's career which bears witness to his coolness under fire came in this last Yale game. With one arm practically useless as the result of his bruising tackling he walked to the sidelines and asked for a substitute at center as he was unable to snap the ball back. Gildea went to center while the rangy Ticknor continued his stellar work at a guard post...