Football Matches: Nov. 14, 1927

Tucked away somewhere in the clicking castle that serves as Western Union Telegraph headquarters is a complete telegram writer. He concocts gay concentrates for gay occasions; soft soul messages for Yuletide & birthdays. Last week he rolled lip his sleeves and disclosed thick hairy arms. Savagely he scribbled messages in blood—messages to be wired to college football elevens on game days. These messages are catalogued as "Suggested 'Pep' Messages" and "Cheer by Western Union." Specimens:

Good luck. We know you boys will show them.

Go ahead and...

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