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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1917
Page
3
Lydia finds Craven devastated by a mysterious signal card in a jewelry box a knave of diamonds. Craven clutches his chest and drinks brandy as he reveals a secret message tied to the pendant. He orders secrecy and heads back to his room, the mystery unresolved.
Craven reveals deception behind a counterfeiting scheme involving his daughter Lydia and Betty Merrilees. Lydia probes whether Craven is linked to the English secret service as new clues surface about Smith and Colonel Gordon. Craven dispatches the knave of clubs with an urgent agent marker and sends Lydia to deliver a note for further instructions to Mrs Ellsworthy at East Seventy sixth Street.
One of Holland’s great dikes runs about 40 miles from near the Yssel river across the Hook of Holland to the sea. Built in sections, it has stood for seven centuries guarding low-lying fields. It measures 40 feet wide at the base, 35 feet at the top, and rises 25 to 85 feet.
A discussion of John J. McGraw’s wealth backing as a factor in his success as Giants manager. The piece argues money allows him to pick among hundreds of players, noting players like Eddie Roush, Dick Rudolph, Milton Stock, and Pred Merkle, and questions whether preserving these stars could yield a stronger championship machine.
Faith centers on Oeschger nicknamed California Joe a large right handed pitcher who joined the Phillies in 1914 from St Marys college. Pat Moran views him as a potential breakout star alongside Alexander and a valuable addition to the pitching staff this season.
Brooklyn team chief Ebbets intends a rebuild using raw recruits including veteran Bill Leard and Frank O Rourke who once trialed with the Boston Nationals in 1912. The note recalls last spring’s investments in the youngster L abrique.
A jumble of 1920s baseball chatter notes Neale hitting the 800 class and Ty Cobb’s influence while discussing umpires, managers, and players. Bernie Boland slams the Yankees, Jake Fournier stirs the Coast League, and Pickles Dilthorfer shares catching duties with Art Wilson.
Plans floated for a winter six week baseball series at Monte Carlo featuring the New York Giants and another top U S team. Grounds have been chosen at Condamine football field with Casino officials aiming to lure American players and millionaires to a luxury revival after war losses.
Ollie O'Mara, once with Brooklyn, started in Brooklyn then Oakland, briefly in the New York State league, and after an economy policy led to his discard he was sold to Atlanta. The move marks a return to major league play for the shortstop who has traversed multiple clubs this season.
The piece argues for increased aggressiveness by players while warning against rowdy behavior and taunting known as riding. It notes that managers crave fighting spirit yet spectators, especially women, dislike insults. It cites the Mackmen as colorless for not riding opponents and recalls higher female attendance at Shibe Park in past eras.
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