Arthur Tipton

Arthur Charles "Bull" He attended public schools in Las Vegas, Sacred Heart College in Denver, Braden's Preparatory School.

West Point In 1901, Tipton enrolled at the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York. During the 1904 game against Navy, Tipton kicked a loose ball down the field and fell on it for a touchdown after it crossed the goal line. In response to his maneuver, the Rules Committee amended the rules to disallow such a play.

Military career After graduating from the academy, Tipton served in the United States Army. He was initially commissioned as a second lieutenant in the 5th Infantry and resigned from the Army in September 1909. He thereafter became engaged in fruit and dairy farming in Sparta Township, New Jersey.