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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1915
Page
6
Roger Bresnahan, Cubs manager, praises Larry Cheney for a knuckle ball so deceptive no batter or backstop can handle it. He recounts near injuries warming Cheney and describes the pitch as breaking with such force it once cracked Bresnahan on the forehead and slammed him in the stomach.
A Milwaukee Sentinel columnist argues baseball faces financial strain due to rising player costs and weak attendance after the Federal league’s rise. He urges leaders to meet and craft a fair plan to unify leagues and restore public interest.
Bert Coy of the San Francisco Seals has been tendered his outright release from the team.
John McGraw routinely cut players who later blossomed elsewhere, sending George Chalmers, Demaree, Dick Rudolph, Gowdy, Herzog, Collins, Ames, Fromme, Groh, Becker and others to rival clubs. The piece argues his talent judgment harmed the Giants yet benefited his rivals.
The Toronto club sold catcher Kitchell to Richmond while Jack Bliss of the Venice Tigers earned a unconditional release. Cincinnati critic panned Bancroft at bat and bases. Memphis released Hubert Taylor to Senatobia, Mississippi. Buffalo acquired second baseman Truesdale from New York American and signed pitcher C. E. Moore from Springfield. Clemens reported to Rochester via St. Louis. Joe Cantillon urged a folded crutch stool for players. Albany signed pitcher Jacobs from Philadelphia. New Orleans drew 10 610 opening day fans at Heineman field. Joe Schultz secured Brooklyn third base duties with a smooth hitting style. Barrow announced Soloman and Medicus paid 40 000 for Ebbets McKeever holdings in Newark.
The article notes George McBride as the most valuable player for Washington, missing only six days and seven games in eight MLB seasons, with doubleheaders counted once. It also highlights Sam Crawford, who has missed only one game in four seasons and none since mid 1911.
Manager Wilbert Robinson of the Brooklyn club predicts Eddie Appleton will be the season’s star rookie pitcher. Appleton arrives from Fort Worth after posting three no hit games in the Texas league.
New York wholesale prices section notes that official milk figures have been abolished making accurate quotations impossible.
Biblical lesson recounts David and Abishai entering Saul's sleeping camp, sparing Saul's life and proving David's reliance on God. Abner's shock contrasts with David's mercy, while Saul's wakeful repentance leads to a blessing and foreshadows David's rise. The study links to Love your enemies and Jacobian faith.
A Silver Springs, New York woman writes of her sister’s dramatic improvement after using Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy for long standing stomach trouble. The letter cites hospital care in Buffalo, prior relapses, and subsequent recovery enabling normal eating and work, with a money back guarantee advertised. The notice also mentions Marine Eye Remedy and a note on milkman hydrant relations.
Over 100000 packages of Allen's Foot-Base antiseptic powder are used by German and Allied troops at the Front. It rests the feet relieves corns bunions and tender feet and makes walking easy. Sold everywhere for 2c. Try it today and do not accept any substitute.
A terse exchange hints at a desire to end the war debate rather than hear both sides, with the speaker urging closure and refusing further discussion. The line emphasizes a decisive stance over ongoing argument.
Fragrant emollients claim to soothe babies from birth with gentle cleansing and healing properties. Free samples offered by mail via Cuticura Dept XY Boston. sold everywhere as a reliable product for rashes, itchings, and chafings.
Louis Halle served as a colonel on Governor Yates staff and joined him in Washington for an inaugural parade. While uniforms were plentiful, the parade relied on Washington horses. Halle stayed by the governor’s side as orders arrived. The governor quipped that Halle’s horse is a life long team.
An exclamatory remark in Crimson Gulch sparks talk of Indians taking scalps and a recent outbreak of violence. Broncho Bob questions society while a servant mentions the scalping incident last week, hinting at local frontier tensions.
War era humor notes a soldier’s absence and a joke about rationing. A companion quip about a round steak becoming a square meal reflects home front thrift. The pieces convey light social commentary and wartime wit from a period source.
A Massachusetts woman praises Grape-Nuts as a daily staple for five years, used for young and old, sick and well. She notes health improvements and steadier nerves after replacing meals with a dry serving of Grape-Nuts and cream, plus a cup of hot Postum and fruit. The ad promotes Postum Co. and the Road to Wellville series.
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