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Show offered to xoach the group.' Word spread swiftly, throughout the neighborhood, and soon Thomas got permission for his teams to use a nearby public park. Having observed first, then shared in Mighty Springfield. Voluntary contributions support the, program, and in 1960 the organization coaches, raised $3,000 to pay 20 part-tim- e all of whom were coljege football players or physical-educatimajors. Realizing that precautions must be taken to make the program safe for boys in the first to sixth grades, Thomas established strict rules. The playing field, for example, measures 40 by 60 yards. There are no goal posts. Each team is permitted four downs on Football yards. tJhe Play starts from midfield, eliminating kiekoff and runback, which we considered dangerous. For the same reason, punting is not permitted. This doesn't spoil the game for 4g kids because they're so evenly matched and have a bagful of game-bustitricks from passing to laterals to handotis. Every boy in the league must have at least shoulder pads as well as , a helmet and gain-si- x . ng . V r W H shoes. soft-sol- ed At registration, the players are divided into three categories: first and second graders; third and fourth graders; fifth and sixth graders. The groups are not permitted to play against each other. There is a division, too, of each group into squads of about 20 boys, and here the weight factor is admittedly rough but W - but even penetrates into toenails. skin layers 'Works in .vital under-surfawhere ordinary remedies cannot reach. Using new NP-2- 7 Liquid-PowdTreatment, doctors in two leading clinicsce injured property. I feel that a football program such as that fy Mighty Mite, Inc., is one that will give every boy an opportunity to play devis'ed minute quarters. -- parents" are expected to provide While pads, helmet, and shoes, the when necesleague supplies this equipment for all parsary. It also provides jerseys ticipants 400! Because of the emphasis on safety, there has been only one injury reported in four seasons, and this occurred when a boy and tripped on his own shoelace, feD, fractured a finger. , out- be can played I prefer games that oors.sinceXbeUevJLhempst arp devAloDed this way. I realize, however, that in order to accomplish this we must hurdle various obstacles. Such a program cannot be carried out now by our school of proper systems because of the shortage these are personnel and facilities. When the pro- lacking, as in Springfield's case, nongram must be carried out by an adult profit organization. To delay offering a boy the opportunity to enjoy competitive athletics until he is mistake. We must start r r wnen nis ""rDoay is in iu children of male instinct natural the is It . to show off their physical prowess. Withs such natural inclinations, it seems obvious 5 ' i 1 r--z -!t'- s-Rifsln f$oxTilririlTfkTYt. -- !,V IP 7' er speaking, a dangerous Asgame. The American Football Coaches sociation's committee on injuries and fatalities listed 12 deaths resulting from football in I960, 10 in high school and one each in college and professional competition. The National Safety Council's 1960 edition of "Accident Facts" shows that, through the 12th grade, the percentage of injuries attributed to football was 9.9. Compare this with the 9.3 perceWlhjulidnnudltofium and classroom accidents, or, the 10.4 percent in unorganized activities on school 1 found that Athlete's Foot, Ringworm and other fungus infections, even born cases, clear up, usually within two weeksoften in less than 7 days. As part of the Treatment, new NP-2- 7 Medicated Powder dries the foot perspiration that helps fungus grow, eliminates surface fungus, soothes chafed skin, and guards against new infections. Treatment (Liquid ar4 New NP-2Medicated Powder) guarantees effective relief or full refund from your druggist. Kills fungus under ikin surfaceeven penetrates into toenails. 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Fifth and sixth graders play te quarters; younger boys, six- lea with is not, AlhWs Foot RINGWORM, OTHER FUNGUS INFECTIONS 1 high-scho- Thomas' activities, I joined with him in callcitiing a meeting of parents and interested zens. Out of this meeting bloomed the Mite Football League, Inc., of to i Get to the Rooiof that contact sports must begin early. Where else but in elementary school? You need only look about you as footand ol ball practice starts for college teams to see vacant lots and back yards filled with boys playing football. Such unorganized activity creates a fearful hazard. Some of the participants have protective gear; most have none. Children as young as 6 and 7 may be competing against boys 10 to 14. Rarely is there any adult supervision. Since these children are going to play football anyway, it is better that they do it under adult guidance. K1SSSSS, Dept. J JUST MAIL COUPON BELOW Enjoy better lit and truly youthful smartness, save money too! 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