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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1916
Page
6
In a National League style puzzle from an International league game, a runner failed to touch second on a first to third advance. The thrown ball to second created a force out that nullified the run and negated a potential base hit, tying the rules to a Merkle like play.
Avery Brundage a 29 year old Chicago contractor won the national all round athletic championship with 487 points. He excels in shot put hammer and discus and is noted for broad proficiency across events. Brundage stands over six feet tall, weighs 195 pounds and spends two hours nightly training.
Oklahoma middleweight Art Magirl maintains form in Australia with a 20 round victory over Fred Kay, a leading Australian foe, as he strengthens his contention on overseas circuits.
A collage of sports quips noting eight hour laws in chess and cold winter baseball thoughts. It mentions umpires speaking English next season, international boxing and football fun, and college post season football bids with Nebraska declining an invitation to play Tufts Brown or Dartmouth.
A season wrap highlights four no hit no run games three in the American league and one in the National League. Grover Alexander sets 16 shutouts surpassing Mathewson. Dodgers Zach Wheat extends hitting streaks while the Giants post a 26 game win streak. Ty Cobb loses batting title to Tris Speaker. Ohio presidents era noted alongside college football pivots and minor league feats.
When athletes gain nicknames like Babe White of Syracuse and Babe Ruth of the Red Sox they become symbols of prowess. Gear the A C athlete is called Tiny though six five. Des Jardien is known as Shorty despite his height and strength on Chicago teams.
The Priscilla, built to defend the America’s Cup in 1885, is being broken up by a Philadelphia dealer. The iron centerboard sloop’s leaden keel will be used to manufacture bullets for firearms, while its hull will be converted into a fishing schooner.
Paper rope is used for many Christmas novelties shown in a catalog style list. A brown rope basket with lid removed is varnished after weaving. a paper bottom tray with glass top uses brown rope handles. a yellow jonquil spray decorates cardboard base. knitted back extensions form ankle friendly slippers with silk pompons. wooden shoe-trees with yellow satin ribbon and small roses suit women. knots, ribbons, and paint enhance gifts for both men and women.
A simple lunch or breakfast set of doilies crafted from heavy printed cotton with floral grounds offers six circular pieces in sizes from three and a half to eighteen inches. The set includes one large center piece, six small plates and cups doilies, and possibly four larger doilies for other dishes, finished with a crocheted edge.
The item highlights family friendly Christmas slippers with gray yarn and padded satin soles, featuring knitted roses on the toe and sides. A second pair in light brown yarn includes elderdown lining and a satin bow at the instep, with options to vary colors for all ages.
Readable craft notes describe two simple waste baskets for bedrooms. One uses a silk or cretonne upper bag with brass ring corners and a movable wooden frame for folding. The other features a printed Japanese cotton bag lined with silk and a double hoop suspension with tassels.
A pink and white bath basket for the youngest child holds baby’s outfit and bath items. The weave of pink paper rope, satin ribbons, and interior pockets keep a sponge powder soap comb and brush organized for teething time and toilette.
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