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8-7-1949 When the word that "Gilmer is ready" spread throughout the National Football league camps the Washington Redskins became a definite threat for a high berth in the final standings. The former University of Alabama all-America was the big noise before last season opened and then was sidelined with an injury. He's set to pitch during the coming campaign and will team with Sammy Baugh to give the 'Skins a twin-barreled aerial attack in The Denver Post's charity game here Aug. 30 against the Detroit Lions. The game will be played in the University of Denver stadium at 8:30 p.m. Gilmer, Harry Sports File Harry Gilmer Washington Redskins (Denver Post via Getty Images)