European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - October 27, 1967, Darmstadt, Hesse                              He ii Ufa with pompous on the toe they shall Lead cheers wherever they go. � vex. T Rhine main s cheerleaders spare no Energy in Yelling their team to Victory. Wiesbaden s Pompon girls a Homespun Gridiron chorus line. A twirl and a Bounce that s the cheerleader spirit hey would you look at that said the Young go whistling through his Teeth and nudging his buddy. Just like at Home yeah echoed another who cares about the game no question about it the dozen Sweet Young things bouncing and gyrating at the sidelines doing a girl next door can can in their Bulky sweaters mini skirts and Tennis shoes collect As much attention from some football fans As do the helmeted athletes in their Bulky shoulder pads charging up and Down the Field. Long a tradition with americans who love an excuse to mix pleasure with pleasure cheerleaders and Pompon girls Are As essential to football As brass bands irate outbursts from coaches and the smell of autumn in the air. A delightful diversion for leg watchers the cheer girls also help stir up spirit for the Home team. History of the Lively lovelies is a Little hazy but oldsters remember them during College Days in the roaring 20s. They seem to have evolved with american College football and have remained Peculiar to american fall Ana Winter sports. One never sees them leading rooting for european Rugby or soccer matches. Cheerleaders who Lead fans in Boom Rah Rah yells and Pompon girls sort of a Home spun chorus line sprout at the age of 8 or 10, right along with Young footballers. One finds them leading cheers from Grade school up through College games and even the pro football teams draw from local High school or col lege Talent for the glamorous touch. American High schools in Europe Don t neglect the Home tradition. Most schools elect cheer girls on their Bounce per ounce and fans Are glad of it. Mary Ann Reese spread Eagle Standard ending for that Good of american yell. Is photos by red Grandy poo 12 b the stars and stripes Friday october 17, 1967 the stars and stripes Page 13