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In the late 1890s Alva began attending University School, an elite private school east of Cleveland. He was a good student, often scoring As and Bs in his classes. He was quarterback of the football team while his younger brother Chuck played tackle. They had a tremendous team, with many of the players later starring at Case Tech, Yale, and Minnesota. In a game against Kiski Prep, a boy’s school in Pittsburgh, fists were flying from the opening kickoff. Chuck Bradley in particular was taking a pounding from the Kiski defensive tackle. Nobody had helmets or much padding in those days, which led to many a bloodletting. During a pileup at the line of scrimmage, Chuck suddenly rose to his feet and began throwing punches at the defensive tackle. He had to be restrained by the officials and dragged off the field. When asked what happened, Chuck would later say, “I didn’t care how much he hit me, but when he landed on Alva that was different. Anyone that picks a fight with Alva has got to fight me first!”