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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1914
Page
7
The article recalls General Huerta's self description as "I am the same old Indian" at a banquet hosted by the Jockey Club. It notes rumors about his drinking and asks how it might affect his mental sharpness while praising his rugged endurance and simple diet.
The article contrasts George Huddleston and Oscar Underwood as it details Huddleston's bold approach to securing the Ninth Alabama congressional seat. Huddleston, forty four and country born, is portrayed as assertive and relentless, in contrast to the reserved Underwood who works through cautious channels.
Arizona's Marcus Aurelius Smith, long tied to statehood effort, envisions a second term. After sixteen years as delegate without a vote, his influence rose with the push for statehood and now faces new Democratic hopefuls hoping to succeed him. Smith contemplates the political landscape during a brief session.
James Francis Burke, longtime Republican congressman from a populous Pittsburgh district, announces he will not seek another term. He cites business demands and a desire to avoid making politics his sole focus, saying ten years is enough and the time to quit is when you are wrong.
The article discusses the hit-and-run play as a lost art, detailing its intended execution to move runners while avoiding double plays. It notes that modern practice often signals the runner and relies on batter power, with few successful executions and a suggestion that earlier teams were better at the strategy.
Scotty Ingerton recounts 1911 Boston Nationals and Cubs heroics by heavy hitting outfielder Schulte. He recalls Schulte batting with two on, defying Chance to hit, then homering to win the game. He adds a Philadelphia tale of Schulte explaining a miscue as brains counting.
Fritz Maisel displays strong fielding and base running for the Yankees. The young midg et appears to be a promising bat with luck at the plate.
Manager Hendricks of Indianapolis unconditional release for outfielder Harry Niles. With Reilley Cole and Allen in the outfield, Hendricks decided Niles had no place on the club.
The Phillies mourn Tom Seaton a top pitcher from last season now with the Brooklyn Feds. After lengthy negotiations he moved to the Tiptops and impressed in his first start, signaling a strong season ahead for the new Federal league pitcher.
The note notes Bill Steen edging Eddie Cicotte in hardship on the mound and Ed Sweeney’s solid throwing. Frank Chance praises Truesdale from Buffalo while McGraw backs Art Fletcher as top shortstop. Various managers and players across leagues are profiled with fortunes shaping early season expectations.
A history of rare six hit games notes Jimmy Williams as the last to reach six on August 25, 1902 for Baltimore against Chicago. It recalls Jack Knight’s five hit game on September 1, 1906 for Connie Mack's Philadelphia club in a 24 inning win over Boston, with Knight delivering late triples and singles.
Capt Ira Thomas of the Athletics assumes active running of the team and will no longer perform catching in championship games. Connie Mack approves the shift and Thomas rapidly implements the changes on the diamond.
A richly described river journey contrasts a perilous current full of wrecks with a serene vision of a distant city of success. The poem contrasts dangerous waters and steadfast boatmen with a gleaming, lofty city whose domes and white walls symbolize achievement and aspiration.
A sobbing actress tells her manager her husband threatens divorce. He notes many actresses face suits, while she worries public belief and fears fighting the case could jeopardize a divorce.
A man using many names explains his step parents gave him extra names. He then mentions a lodge meeting that kept him late, and his wife asks to sympathize with the other fellow’s wife, noting two men made fools of themselves.
A speaker contemplates a pastoral scene with flowery pastures a glad brook and singing June showers. Cows graze peacefully as the speaker’s gaze remains bright yet he senses the world’s wrongness and sighs at a distant cloud.
A stranger voices doubt about the local area being the garden spot of the state. The old settler asks for clarification as the conversation probes regional pride and neglect.
A brief dialogue features two women debating birthday and wedding anniversary gifts and a playful remark about recalling dates, highlighting social humor and relationship dynamics.
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