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Oct. 8, 2008

Vol. 109, No. 2
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Will Venable '05

Princeton’s new Padre

Two-sport star Venable ’05 reaches the majors

Published in the Oct. 8, 2008, issue

On Aug. 29 the San Diego Padres’ Will Venable ’05 became Princeton’s 25th major leaguer. He also became the University’s first African-American major leaguer, an event notable because, well, it was a non-event. “I’m surprised by that,” he said when informed...Read more

Long road leads Keasey ’05 to San Francisco backfield

Published in the Oct. 8, 2008, issue

Zak Keasey ’05, an All-Ivy linebacker in 2002 and 2005, was known around the league for his punishing tackles. Now, after three years as an NFL backup and practice-squad player, he has earned a starting spot with the San Francisco 49ers — on offense, as the...Read more

Sports Shorts

Published in the Oct. 8, 2008, issue

Princeton FOOTBALL led The Citadel 17–7 at halftime of the Tigers’ season opener Sept. 20, but the Bull-dogs scored 20 unanswered points in the second half and went on to win, 37–24. Quarterback Brian Anderson ’09, left, ran for 56 yards and threw for 206....Read more
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