Word: getaways
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...second touchdown came after a 30-yard getaway by McKinlock, and a series of line plunges in which Bettle figured conspicuously. The final score was made by Rollins on a fake kick formation, similar to the ones effectively used by Mahan, and Brickley. Of the backfield, McKinlock and Willetts showed up particularly well; and of the line, Felton, Mills, and Morgan...
...field at Squantum is now being put into shape for the meet. For the past week several surveyors have been laying out the grounds which this year will be entirely different from that of the past two seasons. The getaway, which is to be nearly a half mile long and 150 feet wide, will be at right angles with the one used at the previous meets. It will be constructed as a gravel road and when finished will be covered with oil and other preparation to make it firm...
...side of the getaway will be constructed a row of hangars which will accommodate at least twenty machines. These hangars will be built of wood and the backs of them will be of wire so that the spectators may have a chance to view the machines at close range. A huge grandstand, seating at least 10,000 people, is to be started at once a short distance from the administration building. A separate road to the field for automobiles will be provided...
...Mechanically controlled: (in the computation of which were considered efficiency, based upon the distance, duration, total weight, and supporting surface, counting first, 5 points; second, 3 points; third, 1 point; the getaway, control in flight, and landing, each counting first, 3 points; second, 2 points; third, 1 point...
...Aero meet at Squantum, in September Mr. Grahame-White proved to be the most versatile of the aviators, taking prizes in all but two events. He won first place in the speed trial, using his Bleriot monoplane; in the getaway, with a Farman biplane, and was first in the contest for accuracy in dropping bombs on a dummy battleship. In addition to this, he took second place in the trials for altitude, duration and distance, and won the Globe prize for a flight to Boston Light and back...