Possibly Knute Rockne's biggest Upset?...
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November 28, 1926
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 28, 1926
* Carnegie Tech (Mellon) greatest football game
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish - NCAA football
* 1 of the greatest upsets
* Knute Rockne skips game (mistake)
This 100+ page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page of the sport's section (inside, near the back) that include: "NOTRE DAME BEATEN BY CARNEGIE, 19 TO 0", "Meets First Defeat of Season in Startling Upset at Pittsburgh Before 45,000", "MAKES ONLY ONE THREAT" and more. This is a 1st report coverage on the huge upset of Notre Dame by Carnegie Tech. Knute Rockne decided to attend the Army-Navy game thinking his squad would easily handle Tech without him. This game is considered one the greatest upsets in college football history.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Usual browning with a little margin wear and tear, otherwise good.
* Carnegie Tech (Mellon) greatest football game
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish - NCAA football
* 1 of the greatest upsets
* Knute Rockne skips game (mistake)
This 100+ page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page of the sport's section (inside, near the back) that include: "NOTRE DAME BEATEN BY CARNEGIE, 19 TO 0", "Meets First Defeat of Season in Startling Upset at Pittsburgh Before 45,000", "MAKES ONLY ONE THREAT" and more. This is a 1st report coverage on the huge upset of Notre Dame by Carnegie Tech. Knute Rockne decided to attend the Army-Navy game thinking his squad would easily handle Tech without him. This game is considered one the greatest upsets in college football history.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Usual browning with a little margin wear and tear, otherwise good.
Category: The 20th Century
