Father Edward Flanigan, the founder of Boys Town, became nationally known in 1938 through the popularity of the motion picture Boys Town. In the picture he was portrayed by Spencer Tracy, who won best actor that year for his performance.
A GRIP ON SPORTS • I’m really glad that’s cleared up. We now know the Seahawks can win a Monday Night football game at home without the help from replacement officials. Regular officials, sure but the replacement guys, nope. Read on.
A GRIP ON SPORTS • One of these Sundays, Washington State football fans are going to get out of bed, stretch and realize they don’t have to bemoan one or two or seven little things going wrong and costing their Cougars a football game. Today isn’t that Sunday, however. Read on.
Redshirt freshman Jake Luton threw for 166 yards and ran in three touchdowns in his first collegiate start, but Arkansas State hit big play after big play to tame the Vandals 49-35 in Jonesboro on Saturday night.
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