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SPORTS
Exploits of a Flying Tackler
Lt. Ike Kepford shows the same reckless spirit in dogfights as on the gridiron
June
1
1944
JAMES F. HENDERSON
Exploits of a Flying Tackler
JAMES F. HENDERSON
June
1
1944
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SPORTS
Exploits of a Flying Tackler
Lt. Ike Kepford shows the same reckless spirit in dogfights as on the gridiron
June
1
1944
JAMES F. HENDERSON
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