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September 7, 1954
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
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Preview of the A&T Aggies vs. Central State College football opener on September 18 in Greensboro, NC. Aggies lead series 4-1; both teams field strong squads after a year's hiatus. Coaches Bill Bell and Gaston Lewis prepare for a competitive non-conference clash.
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A & T Aggies Open Season
Against Central State
GREENSBORO, N. C. The football opener between the A&T Aggies and Central State College of Wilberforce, Ohio, to be played here at Greensboro Stadium Saturday night, September 18, will be one of the toughest for both clubs.
The two teams resume hostilities in the International Classic after a one year layoff. They failed to get together on terms for the event last season, the second such interruption since 1947.
In the five encounters, the Aggies hold a fat lead of 4-1, winning in 1947, 2-0; 1950, 21-6; 1951, 27-12 and in 1952, 19-6. Central State, then a part of Wilberforce University, took the Aggies, 14-7 in 1948. They did not play in 1949.
The game had turned out to be a "natural" for the fans and teams, alike. To the spectator, the clash of these strong clubs, in the very first game of the season was as welcome as a cooling drink on a hot summer's day. They came in droves to get their first "taste" of football.
The two clubs liked it too. An inter-conference affair, neither had too much to lose, except a little prestige for the game counted naught in their respective conferences. Yet, the two teams and their coaches, Bill Bell of the Aggies and Gaston Lewis brings to Greensboro, a well-seasoned outfit, a team which should have grown up during the year. Many of his freshmen and sophomores, which he used only sparingly, last season, should be ready for the coming campaign. Reports emanating from Central State show that only a few men were lost by graduation. His ball club for this season should be one of the strongest in Negro college circles.
Bill Bell isn't doing any talking about his Aggies. With all of the weighty problems which rest on a shoulder of a football coach at this time of the year, he smiles only when asked about the prospects for this season. He had a practically "green" squad last year and lost only five seniors at commencement. Avid fans do not believe that his boys will make the same mistakes this year which lost ball games for him during the last campaign.
The 40-odd A&T veterans who reported from drills on last Wednesday looked like the makings of a fine outfit.
These two teams will take the field on September 18 to bump heads in a game which both would like to win.
Against Central State
GREENSBORO, N. C. The football opener between the A&T Aggies and Central State College of Wilberforce, Ohio, to be played here at Greensboro Stadium Saturday night, September 18, will be one of the toughest for both clubs.
The two teams resume hostilities in the International Classic after a one year layoff. They failed to get together on terms for the event last season, the second such interruption since 1947.
In the five encounters, the Aggies hold a fat lead of 4-1, winning in 1947, 2-0; 1950, 21-6; 1951, 27-12 and in 1952, 19-6. Central State, then a part of Wilberforce University, took the Aggies, 14-7 in 1948. They did not play in 1949.
The game had turned out to be a "natural" for the fans and teams, alike. To the spectator, the clash of these strong clubs, in the very first game of the season was as welcome as a cooling drink on a hot summer's day. They came in droves to get their first "taste" of football.
The two clubs liked it too. An inter-conference affair, neither had too much to lose, except a little prestige for the game counted naught in their respective conferences. Yet, the two teams and their coaches, Bill Bell of the Aggies and Gaston Lewis brings to Greensboro, a well-seasoned outfit, a team which should have grown up during the year. Many of his freshmen and sophomores, which he used only sparingly, last season, should be ready for the coming campaign. Reports emanating from Central State show that only a few men were lost by graduation. His ball club for this season should be one of the strongest in Negro college circles.
Bill Bell isn't doing any talking about his Aggies. With all of the weighty problems which rest on a shoulder of a football coach at this time of the year, he smiles only when asked about the prospects for this season. He had a practically "green" squad last year and lost only five seniors at commencement. Avid fans do not believe that his boys will make the same mistakes this year which lost ball games for him during the last campaign.
The 40-odd A&T veterans who reported from drills on last Wednesday looked like the makings of a fine outfit.
These two teams will take the field on September 18 to bump heads in a game which both would like to win.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Football Opener
A&T Aggies
Central State College
International Classic
Greensboro Stadium
Series History
What entities or persons were involved?
Bill Bell
Gaston Lewis
A&T Aggies
Central State College
Where did it happen?
Greensboro Stadium, Greensboro, N. C.
Story Details
Key Persons
Bill Bell
Gaston Lewis
A&T Aggies
Central State College
Location
Greensboro Stadium, Greensboro, N. C.
Event Date
Saturday Night, September 18
Story Details
The A&T Aggies and Central State College resume their International Classic football series after a one-year layoff, with the Aggies leading 4-1 from previous games. Both teams bring strong squads, and the game is anticipated as a key season opener.