Harris and McKechnie Set for Modernist Fundamental Battle
The article contrasts Stanley Harris of Washington and Bill McKechnie of Pittsburgh as two managers with opposing styles. Harris, a master strategist and pivot in a top infield, relies on fundamentals and inside baseball, while McKechnie adopts a versatile, modernist approach to coaching and defense. The piece notes Johnson and Covaleski on Washington’s staff, Clarke’s influence on Pittsburgh, and the pennant context ahead of the October 1 meeting in Pittsburgh.
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Stanley Harris
Washington
Banks
McGraw
Baseball World
Bill McKechnie
Harris
Roger Peckinpaugh
Harvis
Walter Johnson
Covieskie
Fred Marberry
Senators
Pittsburgh Pirates
Browns
Tigers
Russ
McKechnie
Pirates
Jed Clarke
Pirate Outfelder
Clarke
Pittsburgh
Confusion pass formation details for football deception
The article outlines an ineligible backfield decoy pass play designed to confuse defenses. It describes eligibility, positioning of linemen and backs, and the sequence leading to a pass option to No 1 or No 2 backs while the others act as pass protectors.
Passes in End Zone Rule Clarifies Touchback Decision
The article explains how the rules determine a proper forward pass in the end zone. Officials must consider the receiver’s foot position, not the ball, to decide if a catch is legal. If the catcher has a foot on or beyond the sideline or end line, it is a touchback.
Turners to Center Stage at 1926 Louisville Turnfest
The American Turners announce the 1926 Turnfest in Louisville Kentucky from June 15 to 20 led by national president George Seibel of Pittsburgh. Outdoor events will be at Churchill Downs and indoor meetings at the Louisville Armory. About five thousand gymnasts from the United States and Germany will compete in Olympiad events with Gertrude Ederle expected to swim. A mass chorus of 600 voices opens the festival and events include a chess tournament a skat competition and dramatic performances. A new auxiliary group named the Daughters of the German Revolution of 1848 will be launched.
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Pittsburgh
Louisville
George Seibel
Turners
Churchill Downs
Louisville Armory
Germany
Gertrude Ederle
Philadelphia Tators
Skat
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Three Men Die In Grade Crossing Crash Near Baltimore
Three men were instantly killed when their car crashed into a Baltimore and Ohio passenger train at Newell station crossing, 26 miles north of Baltimore.
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Baltimore
Baltimore and Ohio
Newell Station
Here
Sprankmen Prepping For Knoxville State Game On Foreign Field
Coach Sprankle has his Kingsport squad in hard training for Friday's clash with Knoxville high on foreign soil. Clyce is out with a broken collar bone and hospitalized. he will miss the season. Kingsport aims for revenge after last year’s 20 6 defeat and expects a close game with new Knoxville coaching and added reserves.
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Sprankle
Knoxville
Clyce
Riverview
Western Kansas Transforms with Diverse Crops and Wealth
A Dodge City report details western Kansas once seen as sand hills and buffalo grass now diversified by plows. The 24 western counties produced crops and livestock worth over 56 million dollars last year, yielding 26 million bushels of wheat valued near 29 million.
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Dodge City
Kan
Kansas
Meridian
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