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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1916
Page
8
Catchers wear masks chest protectors and leg guards to shield from foul tips but the neck remains vulnerable. The article cites Jack Lapp of the White Sox who feared loss of speech after a neck injury and notes equipment can be heavy and impractical.
Roger Bresnahan, former Cubs pilot and Toledo manager, remains a beloved figure in Milwaukee. The "iron duke" set a world hitting record there in 1901 with Baltimore during a doubleheader against Pink Hawley and Billy Reidy, delivering a mammoth matinee of power including three home runs and three triples in game one and two doubles and three singles in game two. Fans still recall that performance and hope for a repeat at future visits.
Opening game at Portland featured hundreds of pigeons released over the ball yard making a striking scene. Bunny Brlet of Salt Lake hit two home runs, drawing mixed reactions from Portland fans, with three other hits noted in the local box scores.
Baseball notes from early press recount Reds' strong infield play by McCarthy and Covelskie, Washington struggles with crowds, Fohl praised mixed with criticism, Lajoie’s slide into decline, Walsh seeking minor league umpire job, Doom praised for Giants pitching, Kauff outruns Cobb in many facets, Knetzer retained by Reds, Buhl Rariden hailed yet feared by pitchers, Hersog seeks outfield help, Rodriguez in New London form, Pick of Athletics holds steals record, Hartley connection to Grover Hartley noted.
Fragmentary report notes Polleg of Dosten as temporary chair at a Prohibition national convention in St Paul. An ancient elm tree gavelle connected to Gen Neal Dow is mentioned, with limited surrounding context and dates unclear.
The piece argues that endorsing a nonpartisan tariff commission appeals to those who favor the country’s real interests. It notes Democrats and Republicans have protected American enterprise, and the World cites that this plank offers accurate information to curb extremes and monopoly greed.
Former Governor Glynn congratulates a revival of Jacob H. Schiff's remarks at a January Republican Club banquet. Schiff warns that tariff agitation would threaten prosperity and urges Republicans to avoid renewing special privilege and high protection, predicting party defeat as warned by its own leaders.
The piece argues Progressive backers view Hughes as likely to win the 4 119 507 Roosevelt votes in 1904 while neglecting forgotten laborers and former Democrats who joined Roosevelt. It notes Perkins Satterlee and others failed to align with reformers as Parker exits to democracy and Tennessee congressman gains momentum toward the same goal.
Charles M. Seaton of a leading St. Louis mercantile firm says he has traveled through three Middle West states and found broad praise for President Wilson and his administration from nonpolitical observers like himself.
Vance McCommick, chair of the Democratic national committee, is described as a capable administrator. The text hints at political maneuvering and leadership within party circles during a turbulent period.
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