New Gridiron Rules Spark Football Rule Debate
A 1920s committee proposes wide changes to line play downs and scoring. The plan adds 10 yard zones for easier forward passes, moves touch downs from 20 to 24 yard lines, and rethinks kick rules to boost scoring and pace. Coaches debate feasibility as seasons approach and teams adapt strategies.
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Gieh Gant Disa MN
Sald Lary
Fleid Dudge
Adienne
Wu Uisuke
Ole Mirate
de Ferse
Klastsky
Sam White
Duscyy
Lie
John Howgrand
Walter Camp
Princeton
Neside
Iowa
Tipping bill dead duck in the pit since election
Atlanta voters in the Georgia primary rejected the Tipping bill led by prohibitionists. Slaton and Hall's combined vote surpassed 125,000, while Hooper Alexander was defeated, and Georgia legislators from Appling faced strong defeats against Rep. G. B. Tippins.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Slaton
Hall
Hooper Alexander
Trown
Alexander
J. Pope Brown
Hawkinsville
G. B. Tippins
Appling
J.H. Carer
Convention Attendance By Dr Jago At Indianapolis
Dr T B Jago sails to Indianapolis to represent Georgia as president of the state veterinary association at the American Veterinary Medical Association meeting. He attends the convention this week, marking Georgia’s official participation in the national gathering.
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T. B. Jago
Indianapolis
Ind
American Vetenarian Medical Association
Jago
Georgia
Slaton Captures Georgia Governor Victory in 1900 Count
Atlanta report notes Slaton winning a sweeping victory with about 40,000 majority over Hall and over 60,000 over Alexander, carrying 138 counties to 7 for Hall and 1 for Alexander. Ulm, long in state politics, managed Slaton’s campaign operations and press work, shaping county networks and boosting the win.
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Slaton
Atlanta
John M. Slaton
State Senate
Blaton
Joe Hill Hall
Bible
Hooper Alexander
Alexander
Hall
Sitton
Ulm
A. H. Ulm
Jos M. Brown
Mr. Ulm
Georgia
Augusta
Augusta Chronicle
Macon Telegraph
Hoke Smith
Mr. Uln
Jos. M. Brown
Smithh
State Railroad Commission
Brown
Smith
Mr. Slaton
Remarkable dairy cow records and feeding science
A historic dairy science piece extols cows yielding 26 000 pounds of milk in a year and notes a daughter near 17 000 pounds in six months. It explains milk production hinges on a nervous system, proper feeding, and protein sources like cotton seed meal to maximize yield and butter fat. The article emphasizes breeding insight and efficient use of forage and concentrates for sustained production.
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Euppoes
Georgia
South
County unit system may trigger reorganization vote
The legislature enabled a county to switch to the county unit system and call an election to gauge public support. A committee will draft a petition to the county magistrate, advertise for thirty days, and set a date after the state election. If approved, the new system could begin around July and operate in Clarke County within the year.
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Ordiary
Clarke County
Normal School WV poised for record enrollment
The State Normal School will open soon with expectations of a record session. Early indicators show higher enrollment than any prior year at this point, and President Jere M. Pound receives praise for his early leadership and projected success of the school.
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State Normal School
Jere M. Pound
Sucessa
Delegates Appointed to Convention by Mayor
Mayor H. J. Rowe was asked by President J. L. White of the Fourth National Conservation Congress to appoint three delegates for the Indianapolis convention on October 1 2 7 and 4. The following have been appointed Dr E B Branson Prof J H DeLeach and Mr C B Myrife...
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H. J. Rowe
J. L. White
Fourth
National Conservation Congress
Indianapolis
Ind
EB. C. Branson
Tt. J. H. .DeLeach
C. B. Myifeth
Senatorial Convention Here Saturday Nomination and Election
Judge George C. Thomas calls the senatorial convention for August 31 at 1:30 PM in the Southern Mutual Building to nominate a senator for the Thirtieth district and to elect a new two year executive committee. Delegates from Clarke Madison Elbert and Oglethorpe will vote, with Elbert casting four votes and others two each. Hon. Robert Toombs DuBose is named for nomination.
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George C. Thomas
Southern Mutual
Tinall
Robert Toombs DuBose
Clarke, Madison, Elbert
Oglethorpe
Elbert
Eradication of Cattle Tick Gains Georgia Support
Georgia officials and industry groups push tick eradication with a 10000 dollar annual appropriation. Dr Peter Bahngen and Dr Nighbert credit cooperative effort from Cotton Seed Crushers Association of Georgia and local mills for demonstration work. Farmers back the program as Georgia prepares to boost cattle raising and profitability by utilizing cotton by products.
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Atlanta
Be, M. Nighbert
South Carolina
Georgia
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Geosa
South
Peter F. Bahngen
Cotton Seed Crushers’ Association of Georgia
Tate
Nighbert
Georgias
William Patterson Poss Prefers Noble Life of a Good Boy
William Patterson Poss reflects on a chaste young life filled with noble aims and high standards. He recalls rural school duties, practical chores, and disciplined study, noting the boy’s cheerful effort and determination to excel while remaining hearty and natural.
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William
Mfe
Georgia Supreme Court to rule on Denmark will dispute
The case centers on Brantley A. Denmark of Savannah who left about one hundred thousand dollars to his wife and son for life and the remainder to the University of Georgia. The issue is whether Georgia law allowing only one third to be given to education without wife or children voids the will. The University appeals a lower court ruling that the will is invalid. if upheld, Mrs Denmark would control the estate. The decision affects all Georgia educational and charitable bequests.
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Supreme Court of Georgia
Brantley A. Denmark
Savannah
Denmark
University of Georgia
Petée W. Meldrim
Thiséo Murrér
Walter G. Charlton
University
Supreme Court
Charlton
Chariton
Uae
Big Attendance Seen for University of Georgia West Session
The University of Georgia anticipates record turnout for the west session as catalogues exceed prior years with over a thousand printed and nearly exhausted. Dormitories are nearly full with few vacancies, though space remains tight as applications continue. Last year’s attendance reached 654, and this year may exceed 700, straining recitation room capacity and faculty workload.
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University of Georgia West
Appli Canta
Old Georgia Graduate Visit in Athens
Ignatius L. Capiler of Texas visited Athens spending a day at his alma mater the University of Georgia. A former graduate who left more than thirty years ago he noted many changes since his student days and recalled memories cherished by those who knew him.
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Ignatius L. Capiler
Texas
Athens
Cam Dier
University
Louisiana
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William Patterson Poss
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