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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1907
Page
19
The article examines forward pass defenses and rule changes, noting how defenders blocked receivers and forced incomplete plays, leading to penalties and ground losses. It discusses the onside kick as a vital, decisive alternative and argues for its development to expand the game beyond the flawed forward pass.
The article recalls 1870s catchers and players like Jim White Deacon Wat and McVey. It praises Chicago and Cincinnati stars, notes gloveless catching and hard pitching, and highlights early baseball's rough, badge of honor era with anecdotes on Hadley Bradley Silver Flint and Hankinson.
Senator Owen said Oklahoma would get $5,000,000 from the federal government in lieu of Indian Territory school lands. The funds will be deposited in state banks to relieve finances and earn interest for public school improvements. A special board including the governor will oversee investment and income use, with funds held in banks until arranged.
The article argues that college football elevates players slowly through scrubs and reserves. It highlights the tough path from freshman and scrub teams to varsity, the impact of prejudice against overlooked players, and the intense training, academics, and scrutiny faced by hopeful stars at schools like Penn, Michigan, and Yale.
A 1869 duel at Toster's Island near Augusta left Sam Allen and Charley Gallagher with a disputed result. Referees plus crowd violence shaped rough outcomes, with Allen and Gallagher in a cloud of accusations and claims of fairness, while multiple bouts across the era showcased Irish English rivalries and heavy ring action.
London boxing fans anticipate the December 2 heavyweight title showdown at the National Sporting Club as Tommy Burns of America to fight Gunner Jim Moir of England. Burns remains the favorite despite Moir’s reach and power, with bettors wary of English hopes to restore the title after 37 years.
Emory College in Oxford Georgia announces the all emory football team for 1908 with Johnson Edmondson Lambert Sullivan Felker Roberts Smith Robertson Clay Dewar and substitutes Hill Copeland Butler. The squad breaks down by class with seniors and juniors dominating the eleven.
Newspaper item notes free hat cleaning and reshaping at Bussey 28 1-2 Whitehall St as a Christmas promotion. Also reports a fatal train accident in Augusta on November 30. Solomon Noble, a young Black man, was killed while attempting to board an inbound freight on the C and W C railroad within city limits. The train moved slowly and workers were not blamed. A coroner's inquest is planned.
The 1907 season marks a shift as linemen and backs alike serve as kickers across the nation. Players like Burr of Harvard and Harlan of Princeton boost line kickers, while linemen from Michigan, Pennsylvania, Yale, and Illinois show strong punting and kicking feats. The trend spreads from the Big Nine to the east and central west, with teams relying on toe artists among forwards and backs alike.
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