Pittsburg State University - Kanza Yearbook (Pittsburg, KS)

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2 Before going out to the field, the players are bandaged to prevent sprain in ankle and wrist joints. 3 Bandaged, taped, and padded, the men leave the locker room, run to the field, are given an ovation 4 They warm up before the game, loosening up stiff muscles and joints before actual playing time. 7 Pill wins the toss, kicks off, and tlie game begins, with I lie crowd yelling encouragement or booing. 8 Spectators corne in ail kinds of weather, siL two hours, see less than half an hour of actual play. 9 Quick shifting and dodging along with speed and driving power are requisites for a backfielder. nlu the locker room at the half I Razzle-dazzle has added specta- | Regaining possession of the hall, the coach gives the hoys a pep XL tor interest, color, and dash to Pill now takes it down the field, talk, now evidently much needed. the game, filled it with surprises. with expert running and blocking.

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I In the locker room the men dress for the game, using pads under their uniforms to protect themselves from body blows on the line. Keeping their pants up is a prob- lem met through hip pads and draw strings, as shown here. Athletes come to Pitt from all sections of the U. S.

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5 Just lo prove that it’s a friendly game, the captains shake hands, smile nicely for their pictures. 6 An official flips a coin lo decide who shall have the kickoff. Cap- tains look for two-headed coins. Players take their worst punish- ment in the line plunges, bill it s all part of the search for glory. But the visitors are in posses- sion when the game ends and the learn goes to tire showers (right).