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Waterloo Evening Courier in Waterloo, Iowa

19 Aug 1911

Page 5

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Waterloo Evening Courier

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Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1911

Page

5

Salmon Leap and Knickerbocker Tactics Shape Water Polo History

The article recounts early water polo evolution with Brookline and Knickerbocker teams. It details the Salmon Leap trick, underwater holds, and the rise of skill and strategy over brute force, including the 1901 Knickerbocker victory 5 to 0 in Mechanics Hall, Boston, and later adaptations to curb fouling and unfair plays.

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Brookline Swimming Club Boston Knickerbockers New England Boys Jess New York Columbia University Collegians Maters Brookline Morami Knickerbocker Athletic Club Knickerbocker New York Athletic Club Mechanics’ Gall Ewimel Peperated Knickerbocker A. C Knikerbockera Madison Square Garden
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Noted Water Polo Tricks by a Desperate 1900s Coach

A historical survey of cunning tactics and fair plays in water polo, detailing methods to hinder opponents and gain edge. It recalls elbow strikes misfired penalties, rubber ball tampering with pins, and refereeing loopholes, alongside leadership psychology and strategic deception used by captains to swing crucial matches.

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James Sterret New York Providence Sterret Lemoyne Ruddy
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