2007.1.11

21-Oct-56
8 in HIGH x 11 in WIDE
(20.32 cm HIGH x 27.94 cm WIDE)
Oakland Tribune Collection, Oakland Museum of California, gift of ANG Newspapers
2007.1.11


Photograph of a football grame in progress. Art Powell is at center carrying the football in his right hand. #44 Gordy Young is just beginning to grab Powell's leg to make the tackle. Other players are running behind Powell and in the far background is a crowded stadium. Newspaper caption affixed to back of photograph: "SPARTAN GAIN--San Jose State halfback Art Powell carried the ball for a five yard gain in the first quarter of the game against Stanford. Cardinal halfback Gordy Young made the tackle. Coming in on the play at right is Noel Robinson (66) and Don Carswell (64). The Cards won the game, 40-20, but Spartans put up battle." Article is stamped in blue ink: "TR 3C OCT 21 1956." Additional notes on back include: "SUNDAY S...S" Stamped in purple ink on back and "page #6 6 1/2" written in pencil.

Used: Oakland Tribune

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