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November 2nd, 1906: High School Football Player’s Amateur Status Questioned

1900s, football

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On Friday, November 2nd, 106 years ago, this was the sports page of the Washington Times.

Washington Times - November 2nd, 1906 - page 12 — Washington Times – November 2nd, 1906 – page 12

READ: 1904 Columbia Heights Real Estate Ad

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