1897_Columbian_Orange_and_Blue_football_team

1897 Columbian Orange and Blue football team

1897 Columbian Orange and Blue football team

American college football season

The 1897 Columbian Orange and Blue football team was an American football team that represented Columbian University (now known as George Washington University) as an independent during the 1897 college football season. In their second season under head coach Graham Nichols, the team compiled a 4–5–1 record.[1]

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References

  1. [1]
    The Columbiad. George Washington University. 1898. pp. 68–70. Retrieved February 13, 2021 – via Internet Archive.
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    "Washington and Lee, 12; Columbian, 2". The Baltimore Sun. October 9, 1897. Retrieved February 13, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
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    "Football games". The Norfolk Virginian. October 10, 1897. Retrieved February 13, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
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    "Virginia news". Alexandria Gazette. October 22, 1897. Retrieved February 13, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
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    "C.A.C.'s colors lowered". The Washington Times. October 31, 1897. Retrieved February 13, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
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    "Hampton wins on a fluke". The Washington Times. November 5, 1897. Retrieved February 13, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
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    "No trouble to win". The Richmond Dispatch. November 6, 1897. Retrieved February 13, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
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    "Columbian's Good Work". The Washington Times. November 7, 1897. Retrieved February 13, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
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    "Maryland, 0; Columbian, 0". The Baltimore Sun. November 12, 1897. Retrieved February 13, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  10. [10]
    "Columbian meets defeat". The Washington Times. November 19, 1897. Retrieved February 13, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  11. [11]
    "Winged arrow team wins". The Washington Times. November 26, 1897. Retrieved February 13, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.


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