1978
Football
November 1978


“Football,” Friend, Nov. 1978, 11

Football

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Football

Across

4. Score of six points.

7. Each _________ held in the cheering section shows part of a picture.

8. Kickoff at the 40-____ line.

11. _________ time out.

12. At the beginning of the game a player will ________ the ball.

14. First two letters of the word shout.

15. New players are selected in a football dr __ __ __.

18. Outside player on either side of the line.

19. Go _________ a huddle.

20. On fourth down, a team usually will ________.

21. Player who catches a pass.

23. Playing area.

26. Above.

28. Paddle for a rowboat.

29. Cross scrimmage line before center has passed the ball.

32. Abbreviation for senior.

33. Request.

34. Victory.

Down

1. Rain can turn a field to _____.

2. A football _____ has cleats.

3. Person who gives a team instructions.

4. Player who stops the ballcarrier.

5. Will he run ________ pass?

6. Synthetic fabric.

9. Nickname for Albert.

10. The _________ team does not carry the ball.

13. Middle lineman.

16. An explosive.

17. A center, two guards, two tackles, and two ends.

22. The _________ carried the ball 20 yards.

24. An offside penalty means a ________ of 5 yards.

25. Lights are used for play after ________.

27. To mix up a printer’s type.

30. Enjoyable.

31. The ball is _________ on the 31-yard line.

33. An insect.

Answers:

  • Across—(4) touchdown, (7) card, (8) yard, (11) call, (12) kick, (14) sh, (15) aft, (18) end, (19) into, (20) punt, (21) receiver, (23) field, (26) up, (28) oar, (29) offside, (32) sr., (33) ask, (34) win. Down—(1) mud, (2) shoe, (3) coach, (4) tackle, (5) or, (6) nylon, (9) Al, (10) defensive, (13) center, (16) TNT, (17) line, (22) rusher, (24) loss, (25) dark, (27) pi, (30) fun, (31) down, (33) ant.