Football: What Might Have Been

No one really expected the College All-Stars to beat the mighty Cleveland Browns in last week's game at Chicago's Soldier Field. After all, the All-Stars were only inexperienced rookies who had practiced together a mere three weeks before taking on the seasoned National Football League champions.

For the first 2½ periods, the game —played in a soaking rain—lived up to expectations. Though not nearly so sharp as usual, the Browns nevertheless displayed massive power and diversity, scoring by ground, by pass and, in a pinch, by a field goal off the talented toe of ancient (41) Lou...

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