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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1925
Page
10
The article chronicles Christy Mathewson, his 1905 World Series feats, key veteran clashes, and his rise to Giants executive roles. It notes pivotal games, missteps, and later health battles from gas exposure in WWI, ending with praise from McGraw of his unparalleled control, variety, and leadership in baseball.
A detailed description of a 42 play offensive sequence by Major Ernest Graves explains assignments for linemen and backs. The plan uses specific blocking angles to create a weak spot in the defense and features backs taking direct snaps and leading runners, with emphasis on the No 2 and No 3 backs and coordinated line drives. Graves notes its simplicity and safety as part of his coaching repertoire.
The piece traces Matty’s path from a failed try-out with the Giants to a major league star. It notes early moves among the Giants, Reds, and Amos Rusie, McGraw’s shift to recognizing his pitching, and his role in pennant wins 1904 1905 1911 and 1913. It also mentions two no hit games and a shared record with Young and Alexander.
Mr. Green rejects a suggestion from a trade union group allied with the Communist party stating the American labor movement will not affiliate with an organization that preaches a doctrine to undermine it. He urges the sender to take the message to the Russian Red International.
The Associated Press reports Ralph H. Upson and Aircraft Development Corp officials urged government officials to build a new type of dirigible. They favor a thinner metal-covered hull with greater diameter, a more rigidly attached control car, and a compact hull shape to improve stability and reduce danger. They note fabric covering is obsolete and predict metal clad airships will replace the kite construction.
Residents of Indian Springs urge Sullivan County Singing Convention to convene at Bluff City Park on the last Saturday in October to decide the site for a Tabernacle. The gathering, led by H. H. Shipley, is set for October 31, 1925 at 10:30 a.m., with all leaders and interested parties invited.
Nashville official G Creveling prepares to present the Harahan viaduct controversy to the National Association of State Highway Commissioners in November. The federal government withholds Tennessee federal aid funds while reviewing Arkansas Tennessee project No. 300 costing $1,164,000. Creveling urges congress to decide, studying the proposal from U S district engineer R E Toms for highway department action.
The Prince of Wales visited St Helena en route from Africa to South America and planted an olive tree before Longwood House, Napoleon’s residence from 1816 to 1821. The site, restored and now a tourist draw, includes Napoleon’s tomb railings and white slab. St Helena, ten miles long, is a volcanic island with 4,000 residents, flax mills, lace making, and a diverse population.
In the Law Court at Kingsport Sullivan County Tennessee Kate Irrick versus John Irrick the defendant is a non resident of Tennessee publication is ordered for four consecutive weeks in the Kingsport Times notifying him to appear on the third Monday in October 1925 at the Kingsport court house to defend or the allegations will be confessed this 17th day of September 1926 J B Anderson Clerk W P Flora D C Worley MCAmis Sols for Complt
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