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BRIEFS
Stars in Service
In the grim contest of war former football men bring honor to school and country
October
1
1943
Stars in Service
October
1
1943
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BRIEFS
Stars in Service
In the grim contest of war former football men bring honor to school and country
October
1
1943
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