Scouting Views and The Enduring Art of Football Plays
General notes discuss Parke Davis remarks on scouting in football with emphasis on novelty versus execution. The piece highlights old plays reused in new ways and the need for proper defense, signaling and formation, plus the role of shifts and the challenge of predicting opponents.
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Parke H. Davis
Asco
Cambridge
Ca' Haren
Princeton
Tex Mas
Sena Ie
Galyworth
Wesengerned
SuAbe
Mircea
Haters
Serge
A. Kame
Seewens Balen
Harvard
Yate
Angen
World racquet championship match scheduled for Philadelphia
Jay Gould of New York and George F Covey of England will play for the world title next March at the Philadelphia Racquet Club. Gould is the amateur world champion and Covey the professional champion. A trophy awaits the winner if Gould takes the title and prize money if Covey prevails.
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Philacippa
Jay Gould
New York
George F. Covey
England
Philadelphia
Gould
Covey
McLoughlin Denies British Rule Change for Davis Cup
San Francisco racing star Maurice McLoughlin criticizes reports that British tennis authorities want to alter Davis Cup rules for the international trophy. He says such rumors misstate intentions and credits the current system.
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San Francisco
Cat
Maurice McLoughlin
England
Baseball Problems and a Peculiar Ninth Inning Play
A 1913 account describes a college game ninth inning fracas with a double, a misplayed throw, and a runner stealing home amid a disputed call. Umpire rulings spark debate as coach and players pressure the field, highlighting how freak plays test quick judgment in baseball.
Fated Randican and peers debate new service regulation
The discussion centers on players like Randican and McLoughlin, arguing that a proposed rule requiring a ground play or fault clarification could slow aggressive serves. Officials note back-court performers in the sample, including Wallace and Parke, while expressing doubt the rule will ever be adopted.
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Fate Randican
Amer- 8
Mcloughtin
McLoughlin
Parke
FULTZ SAYS FRATERNITY ISN'T FIGHTING RESERVE
New York December 26 David Ly Pult president of the Baseball Players Federation announced a committee would meet the National Commission in Cincinnati January 6 for a conference on the petition for a clause in the present contract with the clubs. The fraternity will likely be represented by John P Henry Jacob E Daubert Ray W Collins John St Miller Edward M Reulbach and others. He said there is no plan to oppose the reserve clause though some requests ask veteran players be released when not wanted.
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David Ly Pult
Baseball Players’ Federation
National Commission
Cincinnati
Alicra
Hane
Ween Chiby
John P. Henry
Jacob E. Daubert
Ray W. Collins
John St. Miller
Edwart M. Reulbach
Clausse
Justine
Plan to curb heavy hitters in baseball
Chicago reports a plan to curb intentional passing of heavy hitters by narrowing the catchers box. The idea, proposed by Hank O Day, an umpire and NL rules committee member, aims to reduce dangerous hits and promote safer play at the next National Baseball League meeting.
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Tules Committee
National Baseball League
Hank O'Day
Turfman Tyier Dies of Pneumonia in Bronx Home
Frank L Tyler known as Hummin bird a coast wide bookmaker died yesterday at his Bronx home from pneumonia. He earned fame for his novel method of calling off bets to his sheet maker. In other item Bozeman Aggies beat Joliet to claim the Southern Montana basketball championship as part of the ongoing tournament.
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Turfinen
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Billings
Aefeating
Joliet
Bozeman Aggies
Southern Montana
Boxeman
Weight added to Vanderbilt syndicate keel in America’s Cup prep
Bristol reports eighteen tons of lead were added to the keel of the Vanderbilt syndicate’s defender today bringing the keel weight to 73 tons. The extra weight followed plan changes since the keel was molded on December 12.
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Bristol
Vanderbilt ‘Syndicate
Efender
Parcel Post Proves Efficiency in Hard Holiday Test
Washington reports from postal officials show Christmas mail deliveries nearly finished with normal conditions. Postmaster General Burleson praises the Postal Service for handling holiday bulk, meeting rising demands, and showcasing efficiency. About 37,000 emergency workers plus railway mail staff were mobilized, clerical force expanded to meet peak activity.
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Washington
Post Office Department
Burleson
Anaconda News: Miner Falls Down Stairs Breaking Neck
A miner named Walter in Anaconda tumbled headlong down stairs at the Ole Roar and party mine area. He sustained a broken neck, died at the scene, and his body was moved to Butte for further handling. Local miners and authorities report the accident occurred Tuesday as the victim, identified through a pocket item, worked in Gre. Further details remain unclear.
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Carna han Called to Ashland Oregon Pastor Post
An aging minister named Carna han is reported to be called to the First Presbyterian Church in Ashland Oregon after years in Anaconda where he built friendships. The brief note mentions his pastoring role and local ties as he assumes duties in the Oregon city.
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Spokesman-Review
Farnahan
First Presbyterian Church In
Asia
Anaconda
Police Declare War on Selling Liquor to Minors
Anaconda police declare a crackdown on saloonkeepers serving minors and youths under age. The law targets both vendors and violators, aiming to arrest offenders for liquor sales to underage patrons amid recent nighttime enforcement.
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Anaconda
Manor
Pick Strikes Dynamite Stick In Accident
Joule Askimovich sustained severe injuries to his eyes and face yesterday after striking an unexploded dynamite charge at a foundation worksite. He was taken to a hospital with eye injuries and a minor arm wound.
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Kimovich
Silver Bow Carol Club Concert in Anaconda
The Silver Bow Carol Club will sing in Anaconda tonight per a word received by Dr. Spelman from an official source. The event is set to feature a selection of seasonal carols by the group in the local venue.
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Anaconda
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Firemen’s Dance Preparations At A O H Hall New Year
A committee organizes the New Year’s Eve dance for the fire department. An eight piece orchestra is engaged and the hall will be beautifully decorated for the occasion. Committee members include Joseph Clore William Rothhie Jacob Wels Bernard McGreevy and Thomas Twohy.
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Pesthouse Patients Permitted To Take Trips In Walla Walla
Smallpox patients at the pesthouse in Walla Walla have been leaving the premises and entering the city. They raided chicken coops and attended late gatherings, with one patient allegedly visiting a barber shop spreading the disease. Three more cases were found today, raising city total to about 20 in a few weeks. commissioners consider arming guards to enforce quarantine.
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Earth
Cardinal Rampolla Will Box Still Missing
Rome reports the black box believed to contain Cardinal Rampolla’s last will remains unfound after his death. The box vanished around the death chamber and no one recalls seeing it since. Heirs negotiate a possible division of the late cardinal’s 1889 will.
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Rome
Rampolla
Ramsella
Organization of Reserve Cities hearings proceed nationwide
The organization of reserve cities moves forward with hearings planned between June and March 1. The banking committee weighs geographic convenience and transport to shape reserve districts and bank headquarters while balancing local pride with national needs for elastic credit and financial stability. About 1,000 banks have applied for membership as Secretary McAdoo welcomes the rapid national response.
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Ayatem
McAdoo
Hagedorn Faces Mild Reprimand Over St Petersburg Move
Major Hagedorn, early Foreign Service officer under Wilson, was found guilty of disobeying orders after deciding to return to the United States from St. Petersburg. He had begun travel, received mixed messages from the War Department, and later reported to the War Department in Washington.
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Hagedorn
Courtiny
Foreign’ Service
Wilson
St. Petersburg
War Department
United States
Metaatt, Mation
Washington
Stat
Briandist Party Formed in France to Be Power
Paris December twenty six 105 republicans and chamber of deputies form a Briandist party headed by Aristide Briand former premier The party includes J Louis Harthou Stephen Pichon Alexandre Milrol Jean Dupuy and N Kiotz all former cabinet ministers It seeks support from left wing factions while pledging no hostility to republicans and aims to place the good of France above local politics.
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The
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Aristide Briand
J. Louis Harthou
Stephen Pichon
Alexandre Milrol
Jean Dupuy
N. ‘Kiotz
Radical” Party
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Briand
Radical Party
Cenee
Patient slays two at Napa state hospital ward
In Napa Cal the patient Charles Perkins strangled to death G Fraghia 78 and Emil West 47 in a ward at breakfast time. Both men were choked with a strip of cloth torn from a mattress.
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Uncle of Wilson Dies Suddenly in Chillicothe
Henry W. Woodrow, an uncle of President Wilson, died suddenly today at his home in Chillicothe. The death occurred on December 26, with no prior warning given.
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Henry W. Woodrow
Wilson
No Relief From Citizens Desires at Inquest Scene
Witnesses from Perrone and others are set to appear Monday at the coroner's inquest into the catastrophe. A saloon proprietor guarding the entrance reported turned away people lacking credentials while others described a man inebriated bursting through. The relief committee rejected outside aid offerings despite visible needs.
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Perrone
Secretary Wilson Dispatches Densmore to Investigate Copper Tragedy
Secretary of labor William Wilson ordered Solicitor Densmore to Calumet Michigan to aid in clearing the Christmas eve copper strike tragedy that left 12 dead. He told President Moyer of the Western Federation of Miners the matter is a state police jurisdiction issue and not linked to the strike.
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William BR
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B. Densmore
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Western Federation of Minors
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Moyer asks Wilson for federal probe after Calumet fire
Washington December 26 Charles B Moyer president of the Western Federation of Miners urged President Wilson to order a federal investigation into the fire horror at Calumet Michigan The plea was forwarded through Secretary Tumulty from Paso Christan Mississippi.
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Washington
Wilson
Charles B. Moyer
Western Federation of Miners
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Michs
Paso Chrisstian, Miss
Tumulty
Frisco to Punish Reckless Drivers with Jail Sentences
San Francisco police court judges voted to end first-offender warnings. All first offenders face fines and jail for particularly reckless driving, with second offenders receiving stiff jail terms. A plan to require each driver to carry photo identification and punch a hole if deceased was endorsed.
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San Francisco
Matheson
Children Struck by Car Driver Fails to Stop in San Francisco
San Francisco on December 2 reports J G Casselli, a plant executive, arrested for not stopping after striking three children on the way home from a Christmas party. Carmela Sarra, seven, died from a fractured skull while companions Virginia Hortaglia and Albert Hortaglia, ages seven and four, suffered various injuries. Casselli claimed he thought someone else had hit them and kept driving.
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Thad
Ucle
Carmela Sarra
Gueste
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Tragedy in New York as couple struck by two cars
Mrs. Gertrude Lee and her husband Richard B. Lee Jr were struck while crossing a rain slicked street after a Christmas gathering. A limousine hit them then a taxicab ran over them before stopping. Mrs Lee died prompting hospital care while Mr Lee was seriously hurt. The taxicab driver was detained and later released as police searched for the limousine driver who fled the scene.
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Gertrude Lee
Philip F. Harvey
United States Army
Richard B. Lee Jr
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Federal Leaguer Tinker Talks in Chicago Conference
Joe Tinker former Cincinnati manager met with Federal League President Gilmore in Chicago to discuss joining the league. The talks produced one clear outcome, another meeting planned, and terms not disclosed. Tinker hinted at substantial money behind the Federal League while denying specifics about an offer.
Mehegan Wins Long Bout To Even Score In Australia
Melbourne saw Hughie Mehegan defeat Paddy American in a 29 round decision. The Australian light heavyweight pushed his record to even with Brown after a separate 20 round points win in Sydney last October.
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Australia
Hughie Mehegan
Pat i
Mehegan
Brown
Sydney
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