Whitman College Football Returns Bruised but Unbowed
After facing giant opponents in Seattle, the local college team returns to Walla Walla with injuries, spirit, and a plan for the season ahead.
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The Whitman College football team arrived on the W.C.R.R. at noon today. Nearly the whole school turned out to welcome them back, showcasing the greatest exhibition of college spirit this year. Four or five of the boys are bruised, but are in excellent condition considering the competition. Jim Hill has a dislocated shoulder, while Jim Lyman sprained his ankle. Coach Allen admits the team was outclassed by opponents weighing 18 pounds more on average, describing it as a 'case of men against boys.' However, the coach remains optimistic, believing the experience was necessary to whip the team into shape for the remaining games against Moscow and Pullman.
“It was a case of men against boys.”
The intensity of local collegiate rivalries in the Pacific Northwest has changed little in 120 years. The 'men against boys' narrative remains a staple of sports journalism in the region, reflecting the enduring local investment in Whitman College athletics.
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