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Newspaper

Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1916

Page

5

Debate on Watermillions Vine Law Sparks Humorous Trial

A mock debate features Brother Jerry Flagg and Brother Jorum arguing whether a watermillions vine grows over the fence and who owns it. Brother Chrismus wins the verdict with a complex legal rebuttal and witty references to law and nature. The session ends with sport chatter on lightweights in 1916 football, noting that speed trumps bulk in modern play.

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The Triple Pass Play Described in Football Analysis

The passage explains a football play involving three forward passes designed to advance the ball to a final receiver. It notes the appeal when executed perfectly but warns that the second man is often tackled, causing the team to lose yardage on the play.

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Pity the Coach As Nervous Duty Plagues Grid Mentor

Penn State star Tye Metzger now coaches W. and J. recalls the extreme nerves a coach endures before and during big games. He notes the contrast between a player’s pregame anxiety and a coach’s ongoing strain as he watches from the sidelines and fights the urge to run onto the field.

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Lateral Passes Challenge Players This Season

A sports note surveys how many have attempted the lateral pass this year and last, noting limited success compared with other teams and highlighting lingering execution issues.

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