02179cam a22003133u 4500 6898 UtSlPG 20260610133159.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Forbes, Graham B. The boys of Columbia High on the gridiron Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-11-01 Produced by Anne Folland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. HTML version by Al Haines. "The Boys of Columbia High on the Gridiron; or, The Struggle for the Silver Cup" by Graham B. Forbes is a fictional sports novel likely written in the early 20th century. The book revolves around the spirited students of Columbia High School as they engage in football practice and prepare for a fierce competition against rival schools, specifically focusing on the challenges and rivalries they face along the way. The opening of the story introduces us to several characters, including Ralph West, who shows great promise on the field, and Tony Gilpin, a player threatened by Ralph's talent. Tensions build as Tony and his companion, Asa Barnes, plot against Ralph, motivated by jealousy and a sense of rivalry intensified by the prestigious Wallace Cup, a trophy to be awarded to the winning football team. The plot unfolds with Ralph being warned of imminent danger by a young girl, leading to a dramatic conflict between Ralph's supporters and the scheming rivals. The beginning sets the tone for a thrilling narrative filled with sportsmanship, friendship, and the overarching theme of overcoming adversities. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified High school students -- Juvenile fiction Football -- Juvenile fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6898 48893 48893