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2 stories matching gridiron
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- Seattle Claims Victory in the Gridiron Mud
A rainy, sludge-filled football clash at Madison Park sees Seattle avenge its previous defeat against Tacoma.
- The Gridiron Arrives in Seattle
A historic clash between the Seattle Athletic Club and the State University marks the beginning of the football craze in the Northwest.
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- Blood and Grids: Seattle and Tacoma's Football Rivalry
After a bruising match in Tacoma, Seattle prepares for a Thanksgiving Day rematch as local pride fuels the nascent football culture.
- The Football Fever Hits the West
As college football grows in popularity nationwide, Seattle and Tacoma prepare for a highly anticipated Thanksgiving Day rivalry match.
- The Muddy Victory of 1892
Seattle defeats Tacoma on a rain-soaked field in a hard-fought Thanksgiving football match.