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"Off The Line" Drum Corps Magazine
Vol. VII, No. 3, October 1964 issue
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Labels: 1964, Drum Bugle Corps, scores, World Open
posted by NanciD @ 7/25/2007 09:17:00 PM
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Tobin is little understated regarding the Troopers. None of us had ever seen anything like them before. Their visual concept was like Vinnie Radford on acid: straight company fronts to die for contrasted with exploding circles and possibly the best rifles in the country.
Angelica convinced the contest sponsors to let the corps perform in exhibition at finals and it was evident they were considerably better than many of those who had made the cut.
Two future Hall of Famers wore the yellow scarf that night: Drum Major Pete Emmons and tenor sgt. Fred Sanford. Though the Senior Corps still ruled the world, this was the beginning of the ultimate rise of the Juniors to superiority. By 1971, the SC Vanguard (influenced and inspired by the Troopers, taught by Emmons and Sanford) had become the finest all-around corps in the country. They never looked back, but if they did they'd have seen the Troopers at the '64 WO in Hedges Stadium as the tipping point.
Frank, thanx so much for taking a few minutes to *add on*, *fill in* on occasion here. Judging by all the postings both on different forums and in my email...it's safe to say that I'm not the only one who appreciates it!! That head of yours is overflowing with gems to share... please keep em coming! I wish others would do the same. It makes it all the more personal and interesting.
Thanx again and see you at DCA!
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