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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1916
Page
6
Instructions detail making a sleeve board rack and towel holder with wood pieces A and B, dowel connections, hinges, and screw eyes. It also covers cork based toys a horse porcupine duck and more, with patterns, dimensions, and materials like corks cardboard worsted beads toothpicks pins glue and paraffin coated parts.
Jimmy Callahan, a Pittsburgh Nationals figure, began in Pepperell Massachusetts in 1893. He moved through Springfield Kansas City Chicago White Sox and held roles as manager player bench manager and business manager across a long Chicago and Pittsburgh career. He remained active in baseball into 1914 and was aged forty one.
The article predicts faster play in the American Association for 1916 due to many players arriving after the Federal League disbanded. It notes a talent surge, renewed fan interest, and a likely banner year, with pennant outcomes uncertain until early-season games test teams.
Benny Kauff in a interview denies ever claiming to be great. He says he was misquoted last winter and praises Ty Cobb as the greatest living player. He notes the fake interviews brought him advertising.
George Stallings praises Blackburn a young catcher who will back up Hank Gowdy in the Boston Braves catching department, signaling confidence in the reserve player and the team’s handling of the position.
John McGraw faced constant turmoil at third base with legends like Arthur Devlin Tillie Shafer Charley Herzog Milton Stock and Hans Lobert. Injuries and temperament affected performance as Lobert’s injury threatened his career and Brainard failed to impress leading to minor league reassignment and Bill Ricklechnie’s acquisition.
Third baseman Harry Mowry has been signed by Brooklyn after two unconditional releases in different leagues. Manager Wilbert Robinson, a Baltimore resident, lured him with loyalty to hometown ties and the hope Mowry will provide strong service. Previous clashes with Roger Bresnahan and releases in St Louis and Pittsburgh are noted, but Mowry is still regarded as capable with many friends in baseball.
The Louisville club sold pitcher Ross Reynolds to Denver of the Western league. Washington released pitcher Marvin Goodwin to the Richmond Internationals. Tacoma Northwestern league closed a deal for catcher Jack Roche from the St. Louis Cardinals. Chattanooga released Wilson Collins, former Vanderbilt player in a Braves trial. Richmond Internationals' manager Billy Smith says the Atlanta transfer of shortstop Tommy McMillan to the Crackers is off. Ally McWilliams, Greyatock star, may not try out with the New York Americans this year.
Jimmy Burke declares the era of the slowball pitcher is over in the American League. He emphasizes that only fast pitches with speed and aggression can succeed, while curves and floaters offer limited value for today’s hitters.
Pat Moran, Philadelphia Nationals manager, has added pitchers Adams from the Chicago Cubs, Fortune from North Carolina, and Rhoades from Milwaukee in a series of tryouts. All three right-handers are slated to vie for spots and become key parts of the staff.
Babe Adams of the Pirates held the Cardinals to one hit in the second tie of the opening series as Snyder reached on a slow roller to second and Schultz mishandled the ball. Pirates claimed a no hit game while the St Louis scorer ruled Snyder a hit.
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