Drop Kickers Dominating Football History Of 1915
A detailed look at the rise of field goals and drop kickers led by Tibbett of Princeton Mahan of Harvard and Shiverick of Cornell in 1915. It discusses rule changes lowering field goal value while raising touchdowns, arguing team play remains essential despite individual kicking prowess.
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Tibbett
Princeton
Mahan
Harvard
Barrett
Shiverick
Cornell
Oliphant
West Point
Talman
Rutgers
Feld
Tibbett and Mahan
Poe
Tibbott
Wood
Maine
Yale
Frank Hudson
Carlisle
Pat O'Dea
Wisconsin
Alex Moffat
Ithacans
Crimson
Siaughton
Ithaans
Haughton
Slaughton
Ate
First Ball Hitting Is Bad Policy In Baseball
Fans often criticize Cincinnati Reds manager Herzog for not urging first ball hitting. Experts say waiting out the first pitch wears down the pitcher, increases strain over 125 deliveries per nine innings, and can break a pitcher more than a quick hit on the first ball.
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Cincinnati Reds
Herzog
Swap Seasons Request for Spring Baseball and Fall Football
Readers propose a solution where baseball and football swap seasons to avoid extreme weather. The idea suggests representatives from both sports meet to arrange the change.
Taber’s Advice on Training From Mile Record Holder
Norman Taber the former Oxford runner who set a mile record of 4 minutes 12 3 5 seconds shares training wisdom. He stresses concentration dedication and consistent effort for success in life business and athletics and credits Brown University trainer Ed O'Connor for his regimen.
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Norman Taber
Oxfords
Iveness
Ed O'Connor
Brown University
Prize Bone Play Highlighted by Ned Egan
Ned Egan recalls a Central Association miscue in which Waterloo’s left fielder Hill collided with misread signals as Muscatine’s Wetzell and Spurs advanced and retreated. The hit touted as a triple became a double after two runners tangled chasing a fly ball.
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Ned Egan
Connie Mack
Egan
Central Association
Waterloo
Muscatine
Wetzell
Spurs
Hill
Bills
Joe Jeannette Recovering After Grueling Fight
The account recalls Joe Jeannette's brutal Paris bout with Sam McVey where Jeannette endured 27 knockdowns. Fellow fighters recount his resilience as McKertrick Morgan and Lewis describe vast attempts to cool him with water and a late night visit bringing morning mail.
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Sandy Iercuson
Sam McVey
Sandy
Dan McKerrick
Jeannette
Paris
Jose
Dan Morgan
Joe
McKetrick
Willie Lewis
Lewis
Dan
Willie
Roger Bresnahan a Baseball Pioneer and Utility Star
This 18 year old debutante Roger Bresnahan emerged in 1897 with Washington, earning early fame as a pitcher before shifting to catching and infield roles. He later joined John McGraw’s Baltimore and New York teams, earning a reputation as one of baseball’s great all round players.
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Pust
Roger Bresnahan
Washington
Roger
Cardinals
Cubs
Lima
Horseshoe
John McGraw
Baltimore
McGraw
Giants
Bresnaham
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American Press Association
Quigley
Pennsylvania
Taber
Law of Princeton
Joe Jeannette
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