Sharp decline in grid scoring power noted in 1926 season
New York December report shows college football average points per game fell to 116.3 in 1926 from 122 in 1925 and 123 in 1924, despite open play by large teams. Defensive strength and emphasis on running, field goals, and tighter defenses explain the drop, with La Fayette leading scorers at 300 points and Notre Dame, Carnegie Tech, and Washington University making notable showings.
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Local boom notes and oddities from Cow County bulletin
A Cow Weekly Bulletin from Cow County Colorado lists counts of people in various trades and dependents, totaling 15 794. It reflects a boom era in Amarillo and mentions a colored woman requesting reincarnations and parking as prosperity grows. The piece mixes civic data with humorous vignettes and nonsensical lines about cars and sports gear.
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Thrilling finishes by Feg Murray in classic sports recaps
The piece recalls late drama in sports including Michigan Penn State football, with Penn’s Dick Marshall breaking tackle to score a 60 yard clincher as time ends. It also notes Ketchel O Brien’s 1909 New York City boxing showdown as a famed late surge in sports history.
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Managing Club Job In Itself Thinks Sisler
Fragmentary report quotes George Bieler criticizing club management and mentioning beverages. Text includes garbled phrases about percentages and names, with unclear context and several unreadable fragments.
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Bill Carrigan Returns to Manage Red Sox in 1921
Boston reports Carrigan accepted president Bob Quinn's offer to manage the Red Sox after a brief conference. At 48, he takes over the reins from Lee Woll, with rumored record salary. Carrigan previously led Boston to two World Series titles and longtime team figures recall pennant eras and dramatic late finishes in past seasons.
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Art of Putting by HH B Martin Read in Golf Instruction
Pictorial guide discusses improving putting with weight on the left leg and a steady right forearm. It stresses a straight back swing, minimal hand conflict, and a smooth line to the hole, citing Walter Travis as a cautionary example.
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