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first In q two-part series ON pros
poets Of teams In the National
Football League.)
BY BILL BROwER
Chicago (ANP) - This should
be another great year for tan play
ers In the National Football
League. Numerically, their repre-
sentation probably will be the
greatest ever.
The Cleveland Browns and New
York Giants, loaded with our boys,
again win be co-favorites in the
Eastern Division. The Browns win
rely greatly on the pulverizing rum
ming Of Jimmy Brown, tlndoubted-
ly the most devastating runner in
the history Of the game.
Brown hasn't missed q game In
three years. In that time he has
carried the bali for TAT rushing at
tempts, gaining ares yards. He
has scored AZ touchdowns against
the most concentrated defense ever
contr1ved against a single ballcar-
rier.
Brown again win receive support
from Bobby Mitchell, the former
Illinois star. Mitchell Is an elusive
runner and a threat to go all the
way whenever he runs.
Prantice Gautt, the former Okla
homa star; Wilmer Fowler, another
speedster, from Northwestern, and
Jamie Caleb, Grambling captain
last year, are bidding for spots on
the team. Fowler and Caleb are
both swift runners, and Gautt is
expected to offer some power run
ming inside.
Other newcomers to the Browns
include Jim Marshall, fromer Ohio
State tackle, who looks like a cinch
at defensive end; A D. williams,
an offensive end; and John Cash,
former Allen University star, an
other defensive end. Williams was
obtained in a trade with the Green
Bay Packers, with Willie Davis,
the former Grambling performer,
going to the western division team.
The Giants have such reliable
standbys on the line as Roosevelt
Brown, the greatest offensive tao
kle in the game, and Roosevelt
Grier, a tower Of strength as a de-
fensive tackle. Ellison Kelly, the
former Michigan star, figures to
see more action this year at defen-
sive guard. Proverb Jacobs, form
er Philadelphia Eagles star, may
stick. Mel Triplett, the veteran
fullback, has been bothered by
torn ligaments but is expected to
be ready when the season opens.
One of the most talked-about
new members Of the Giants is Don
Guinyard, former Bishop College
star. The 22-year-old halfback
wasn't even a draft choice, but
wrote in to ask for his chance.
With his speed Che runs the 100
yard dash in S.o), he is trying TO
make the best Of the opportunity.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have
added running power to a we'll
oiled passing attack by acquiring
John Henry johnson from the De-
troit Lions. The veteran fulIback
will help make the Steelers a dark
horse in the eastern division race.
Holdovers include offensive guard
John Nisby, one of the best; Jack
McClairen, offensive end and pass
catcher deluxe; Tom Barnett, a
second-year halfback, and Joe
Lewis, hefty defensive tackle.
The Philadelphia team Is count
ing on a good year from Clarence
Peaks, the ex-Michigan State star,
and Art Powell, who had such q
fine freshman season.
The st. Louis Cardinals, nee Chi
cago Cardinals, have veterans
Woodley Lewis, an all-around
handyman at offensive right end;
Luke Owens, defensive end; Ted
Day, a newcomer from North Car
DINA A & T, an offensive guard;
Dick Lane and Jimmy Hill, vet
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