Why the East Fails With the Forward Pass in Football
An analysis contrasts Eastern and Western football, arguing the West uses a firm finger grip and quick, accurate passes while the East leans on a flat hand throw and long arm motion. The piece cites coaches like Yost and Zuppke, and players from Yale, Army, Notre Dame, Rutgers, and Purdue to explain why passing success favors Western methods.
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Harvard
Yale
Princeton
Estern
Chicago
Williams
Minnesota
Zuppke
Ilinois
Yost
Michigan
Foster Sanford
Rutgers
Neilson
New Brunswick
N. J
Scarr
Harry Legore
Pritchard
Army
Darius
Notre Dame
East
Orphant
Purdue
Forward Pass History Shaped Yale Princeton Rivalry
The piece recaps how the forward pass influenced Yale and Princeton games from 1900 to 1913, noting Yale’s superiority at times and the notable 1910 Howe to Kilpatrick touchdown. It recalls Harvard, Washington and Jefferson, and a Pittsburgh interception altering a game near their own ten yard line.
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Shea
Princeton
Yale
Harvard
White
Howe
Kilpatrick
Hinkey
Kennard
Ver Wiebe
Storer
Crimson
Brickley
Veeder
Regulation of Forward Passes Reforms in Football
The article explains rule changes on forward passes and out of bounds plays that increased the value of kickers and punters, altered penalties, and aimed to balance offense and defense. It notes improved action, more punt recovery opportunities, and growing reliance on kickers across colleges with emphasis on safety and fair play.
Owen Returns to Major League Umpiring Ranks
Brick Owen, added by TAN JOHNSON head of the American League, joins the umpiring staff after time in the American association. He previously umpired in the National League before being dismissed by then president Thomas Lynch. Experts rate him on par with Bill Klein and Billy Evans in calling balls and strikes.
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Owen
Tan Johnson
Brick” Owen
American Association
Thomas Lynch
Bill Klein
Billy Evans
Tough for Pitchers When Huggins Is Up
The piece notes how hard Huggins is to pitch to and recounts a game moment with Vic Willis of the Pirates. Willis complained to the umpire after Huggins fouled off twelve consecutive pitches, the ump saying he cannot change the rules.
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Miller Huggins
Huggins
Vic Willis
Pirates
Vic
Reg Pardon
Payne Breaks Longest Drop Kick Record in 63 Yard Boot
Halfback Payne of Dakota Wesleyan, in a Mitchell game against Northern Normal, set a new drop kick record with a 63 yard boot. The feat eclipses prior marks by Pat O'Dea at 62 yards in 1898 and J. T. Haxall at 65 yards in 1882.
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Payne
Dakota Wesleyan
Northern Normal School
Mitchell
Pat O'Dea
Wisconsin
Northwestern
J. T. Haxall
Princeton
Yale
Pitcher Alexander Beats Pirates on Behalf of Pride
Grover Cleveland Alexander, star pitcher for the Phillies, avenged a rival club owner’s criticism by demanding to pitch two of every four games against the Pirates. Over four years, the Pirates won only two or three times against him, cementing his dominance and personal vindication.
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Grover Cleveland
Alexander
Pirates
Barney Dreyfuss
Syracuse
Dreyfuss
Horace E. Fogel
Phillies
Fogel
Charlie Dooin
Don'ts For Gunners From a Hazardous Season Note
A list of gun safety rules warns gunners to avoid rushed shots and careless handling. Do not point at people, keep guns unloaded when not ready, and never load on the street or near livestock. Emphasizes muzzle discipline, safe carriage, and adherence to game laws. Bans hogging game and sharing dogs or guns.
Gowdy Marks Fifth NL Anniversary with Giants Start
ANK GOWDY of Boston celebrated five years in the National League. He began with the New York Giants on Sept. 13, 1910, covering first base in a game against the Pirates. His fielding included ten putouts one assist and one error while he went hitless in three at bats as Babe Adams baffled him.
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Ank Gowdy
Boston
New York Giants
Pirates
McGraw
Gowdy
Babe” Adams
Beaneaters
Braves Introduce Arthur Nehf to Johnny Evers
Arthur Nehf, the left handed pitcher bought by the Braves, meets Johnny Evers in a cordial exchange with Manager Stallings. Evers recalls a Cubs era moment when he dismissed Nehf after a harsh managerial judgment, while Nehf earns a backhanded compliment from Evers now.
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Arthur Nehf
Braves
Johnny Evers
Stallings
Mr. Evers
Boston
Cubs
Evers
Nehf
Charley Murphy
Dadman Parlay Mirrors Tufts Star Now at Harvard
Harvard coaches expect Harry Dadman to regain form after adjusting from Tufts to Harvard football. Once he unlearns Tufts style and adapts to Haughton’s rule, he should shine again, though he currently resembles a rookie.
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Harry Dadman
Tufts
Harvard
Crimson
Haughton
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Mark
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Gunners
Hank Gowdy
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