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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1917
Page
3
A strategic ploy by a small town manager sparked a heated argument in a game at a county fair last summer. He tried to trick rival managers by starting with a right handed pitcher while planning to switch to a southpaw, only to be halted by rules requiring the pitcher to face at least one batter. The umpire ruled, the game stalled, and only half an inning was played.
Fred Mitchell made his big league debut for the Boston Americans in 1901 at Comiskey Park. He pitched with stage fright as White Sox jumped to a 5 0 lead. Buck Freeman then hit a homer in the fourth and another in the eighth to tie and win 10 8 for the Americans with Mitchell earning the victory.
The Westerneague adopts a youngster rule requiring eight teams to keep six players with no higher than Class B experience. Teams may carry 16 men, with only nine players having prior league engagements above Class A. Pitchers limited to five per club, with two youngsters, and specific game thresholds define who remains classified as a youngster. Forfeits threaten clubs resisting the rule.
A rumor filled recap notes Joe Wood in New York fight clubs and questions which team will finish behind the Giants. It mentions Alexander the Phillies pitcher celebrating a birthday, Niles near retirement, Connie Mack declaring no more selling players, and 1215 players in the players union per Dave Fultz. James Hugey joins Sioux City after tryout with Cleveland, Yankees sign a Florida catcher Julian Olsen, and the Eastern League paid claims upon absorption.
The International and American Association leagues announce an interleague schedule with August and September games across eight clubs. Each league posts a $ five thousand purse toward a $10 000 prize for the winner, adding high stakes to a grueling 112 game season.
Hashimura Togo writes a humorous lament about forced Thursday days off under Hon. Mrs. Henrietta Hoke in Midvale New Jersey. He endures insults and petty tyranny while seeking inside diversions, finally facing confrontation as his weekly respite sinks under house rules and weather.
Businessmen in Honolulu offer to host the Boston Red Sox for spring training next year and President Harry H. Frazee may accept. Hawaiians pledge to cover all expenses and transportation to and from San Francisco for the team.
An advertisement promotes California Syrup of Figs as a harmless, effective laxative for children and adults. It claims the remedy cleanses the stomach liver and bowels, relieves feverishness and illness, and has clear bottle directions. Also includes a short medical dialogue about a tired feeling and tongue check.
An old fashioned medicine ad touts Boschee’s German Syrup as a fifty one year remedy for coughs bronchitis colds and lung trouble. It promises a good night’s rest easier expectoration and recovery with air and sunshine. Trial size 25 cents and family size advertised. Sold widely across the United States Canada Australia and other countries.
A fragment notes a price question about an embroidered skirt. The text mentions a nest table and a new cape collar as items of interest for Madam. The OCR yields unclear punctuation and partial phrases.
A vintage advertisement touts Cascarets as a 10 cent cure for headaches indigestion and foul gases. The copy claims the product cleanses the stomach improves liver function and promotes bowel movement overnight with no griping. A humorous note follows about a marriage proposal.
Advertisement promotes Cuticura products for eczema and scalp trouble. It urges daily use with hot water baths and drying, applying Cuticura Ointment, and sending a free sample by mail with a book. Includes a sardonic exchange about steak preferences.
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