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The original documents are located in Box D19, folder "Starr Commonwealth, Albion, MI,
October 3, 1965" of the Ford Congressional Papers: Press Secretary and Speech File at the
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library.
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Digitized from Box D19 of the Ford Congressional Papers: Press Secretary and Speech File at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
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Starr Commonwealth
October 3, 1965
Albion, Michigan
Fifty-two years ago the warmly human and compassionate history
of Starr Commonwealth began. The years have sped by for the gentle
mm who founded this unique place. Boys have grown to men going into
the world better equipped to handle the problems of a complex society.
The years have been a mixture of happiness and heartbreak, good days
and bad days, ups and downs, high hopes and some disappointments.
Added together they have been 52 years of achievements in human
relations.
Being here with you tođay--- especially on this birthday of Starr
Commonwealth-- is a very special experience.
(INTO EXPERIENCE OF MICH- MINN GAME....CARDS)
Starr Commonwealth
1
Minnesota battle cry was "mangle Michigan!"
Gophers on way to national championship, out to break a 41-year jinx.
Minnesota failed to defeat a Michigan team at home since 1892
*
Not scored on Michigan since 1929
On Friday, day before game, we worked out with enthusiasm after long
train ride
Respected ability of Minn But not fear the team.
I not sleep too well night before game.
Starr
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Crowd 60,000 in Memorial stadium
Michigan "Fighting 100" varsity band there
First half was surprise for Minn. fans and hopeful for us.
We outplayed Gophers
As a linebacker had tough time meeting crushing offensive runs
At halftime we tired but spirits high
Second half...Minn. turned on the power
Beat us 34 to
Starr
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We outrushed 314 to 17 yards
Scoreboard not reveal deterimination of the Mich team
punting out of danger
strong, clean tackling
Learned many lessons playing football but this game was final exam.
We learned what coaches tir tried to teach us
"Never stop trying!
"Don't be afriad of tackling a job when odds against you "
Head coach Harry Kipke told us: "Give all you have, but give it within
the letter and within the spirit of the rules. "
Starr
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Arrive in Ann Arbor Sunday
big parade
people met us
demonstrated
loyalty despite our loss to Minnesota.
Since gradua ion
coaching at Yale
finishing law school
Navy service
16 years in politics
often thought of this game
Has helped me face tough situations
Know the value of team play one of most important
lessons
to be learned and practiced in our lives,