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What was the nickname of Stanford's football team in 1924?

I'm reading a book about Knute Rockne, who led the Irish over Stanford in the 1925 Rose Bowl. It cites Stanford's team name was the "Cardinal" at the time.

According to Wikipedia's entry on Stanford football, "The team is currently known as the Cardinal, adopted prior to the 1982 season. Stanford was known as the "Indians" from 1930 to January 1972, and the "Cardinals" from 1972 through 1981. A student vote in December 1975 to change the nickname to "Robber Barons" was not approved by administrators." None of which sheds light on what Stanford called its team in 1924.

Somebody out there must know. Speak now and collect your 10 points! Thx!

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