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发帖数: 31 | 1 After twelve years, the Tournament of Roses in Pasadena, California, was still
struggling to attract interest in 1901, and its organizers were thinking of
moving it from New Years Day to Washington's Birthday.
James Wagner, a newcomer from the east, was elected president of the
tournament in the fall of 1901. He suggested staging a post-season football
game to draw more interest and spectators.
There were many skeptics who felt that the $3,500 guarantee to participating
teams for expenses would |
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