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October 4, 1961
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
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Atlanta fans to witness Morehouse Maroon Tigers vs. Hampton Pirates in intersectional football classic on Oct. 7, 194? at Herndon Stadium; Morehouse leads series, Hampton seeks revenge; preview of lineups and prior games.
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Morehouse and Hampton Clash In Intersectional Battle Saturday
Atlanta football fans will witness their second big intersectional grid classics on Saturday, October 7 at 2:00 p.m. in Herndon Stadium when the daring Maroon Tigers of Morehouse College take on the courageous Pirates of Hampton Institute, Hampton, Virginia. The Pirates rank among the top teams in the powerful CIAA. Morehouse College holds the edge over Hampton in the current series. Two years ago Morehouse tied Hampton Institute 7-7 in Atlanta's Herndon Stadium. Last year, a powerful Morehouse eleven met the Hampton Pirates in the famous Shrine Bowl, Norfolk, Virginia, and squeezed by them 12-7. Coach Duke Foster probably will use nine Atlanta boys in his starting line up. They are: Robert Hall and James Middlebrooks, ends; tackles; Fred Harper and Willie Smith, center.
MOREHOUSE BACKFIELD COLORFUL COMBINATION
Morehouse College will field a colorful backfield combination. At quarterback will be Isiah Coats, a smooth ball handler who earned a berth on the All SIAC team during his freshman year on the Old Red Hill. Wee Willie Jackson, LaGrange, Georgia, will operate from the left halfback position while Taft McCoy, Atlanta, will run from right half. At fullback will be Alfonsa Buddy Crutch, a sensational ground gainer from Chattanooga, Tenn.
The Hampton Pirates will bring an experienced team to Atlanta. The Pirates are big, rough and tough. They boast of top team speed; they are well balanced; they have plenty of poise and football know-how. They will come to Atlanta seeking to revenge last year's defeat.
On Friday night, September 13, the Maroon Tigers will play Alabama State College in Herndon Stadium, Atlanta. The kick-off has been set for 7:30 p.m.
Maroon Tigers Hold Edge Over Pirates In Current Grid Series
Atlanta football fans will witness their second big intersectional grid classics on Saturday, October 7 at 2:00 p.m. in Herndon Stadium when the daring Maroon Tigers of Morehouse College take on the courageous Pirates of Hampton Institute, Hampton, Virginia. The Pirates rank among the top teams in the powerful CIAA. Morehouse College holds the edge over Hampton in the current series. Two years ago Morehouse tied Hampton Institute 7-7 in Atlanta's Herndon Stadium. Last year, a powerful Morehouse eleven met the Hampton Pirates in the famous Shrine Bowl, Norfolk, Virginia, and squeezed by them 12-7. Coach Duke Foster probably will use nine Atlanta boys in his starting line up. They are: Robert Hall and James Middlebrooks, ends; tackles; Fred Harper and Willie Smith, center.
MOREHOUSE BACKFIELD COLORFUL COMBINATION
Morehouse College will field a colorful backfield combination. At quarterback will be Isiah Coats, a smooth ball handler who earned a berth on the All SIAC team during his freshman year on the Old Red Hill. Wee Willie Jackson, LaGrange, Georgia, will operate from the left halfback position while Taft McCoy, Atlanta, will run from right half. At fullback will be Alfonsa Buddy Crutch, a sensational ground gainer from Chattanooga, Tenn.
The Hampton Pirates will bring an experienced team to Atlanta. The Pirates are big, rough and tough. They boast of top team speed; they are well balanced; they have plenty of poise and football know-how. They will come to Atlanta seeking to revenge last year's defeat.
On Friday night, September 13, the Maroon Tigers will play Alabama State College in Herndon Stadium, Atlanta. The kick-off has been set for 7:30 p.m.
Maroon Tigers Hold Edge Over Pirates In Current Grid Series
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Morehouse Tigers
Hampton Pirates
Football Clash
Intersectional Game
Herndon Stadium
Ciaa
Siac
Shrine Bowl
What entities or persons were involved?
Duke Foster
Isiah Coats
Wee Willie Jackson
Taft Mccoy
Alfonsa Buddy Crutch
Robert Hall
James Middlebrooks
Fred Harper
Willie Smith
Where did it happen?
Herndon Stadium, Atlanta
Story Details
Key Persons
Duke Foster
Isiah Coats
Wee Willie Jackson
Taft Mccoy
Alfonsa Buddy Crutch
Robert Hall
James Middlebrooks
Fred Harper
Willie Smith
Location
Herndon Stadium, Atlanta
Event Date
Saturday, October 7
Story Details
Morehouse College's Maroon Tigers face Hampton Institute's Pirates in an intersectional football game, with Morehouse holding an edge in the series including a 12-7 win in the Shrine Bowl and a 7-7 tie two years prior. Coach Duke Foster starts nine Atlanta players. Hampton seeks revenge for last year's defeat.