Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 268, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 November 1917 — NEBRASKA DROPS STRIPE. [ARTICLE]

NEBRASKA DROPS STRIPE.

The red and white striped jerseys and stockings of the University of ’ Nebraska which have been worn by foitball elevens of that school since the first game, 27 years ago, have been abandoned for solid red jerseys and sweaters. The jerseys are numbered in white on the backs. Coach Stdwart claims the stripes made the players look beefy and that credit was not given to the team because of this for several victories. »