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Cranbury Press

Location

Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1913

Page

9

Cubs Strength Behind The Bat With Archer And Bresnahan

Chicago Cubs rely on strong catching with Jimmy Archer and Roger Bresnahan forming a top backstop duo. Johnny Evers has built a solid team. Archer often starts at first against left-handed pitchers, replacing Vic Saier, and Bresnahan anchors the defense.

Jimmy Archer Cubs Johnny Kling Lut Archer Chicago Kling Archer Roger Bresnahan Johnny Evers Pen Nant John Evers Vic Saler

Baseball Bureaus Note Facing 1900s Scouting Moves

Scouting reports link Billy Sullivan with a White Sox pursuit while Bill Dahlen’s outfit aims to live up to the new expectations. Detroit’s Extremes and Lowes both scout the same club as Eddie Plank leads American League strikeouts and Larry Doyle dazzles in the field and at bat.

Eddie Plank Athletics

Comiskey Praises Cobb's Inseason Readiness

In Char Comiskey's office the day Ty Cobb reportedly signed with the Tigers a scribe noted Cobb said he would not play until in condition. Comiskey quipped he would be glad if his players were in midseason shape as Cobb is in winter.

Comiskey Cobb Ty Cobb Georgia Peach Tigers Ty Comiskey Ings America

Phyle Exception To Baum Rule On Arbiters

Billy Phyle, former Coast league third baseman for the Seals, is exempt from President Baum's rule about ex players serving as arbiters. The appointment faced no objection since Phyle is not contemporaneous with the current players, and his past is distant from the present generation.

Phyle Billy Phyle Baum Seals

Schalk Sparks Sensation With White Sox Debut

Ray Schalk, 20, newly acquired catcher from Milwaukee for 10000, quickly wows after joining the Chicago White Sox. Ed Sweeney hails him as near the best catcher in the American League, while manager Jimmy Callahan backs Schalk as a future star who ousted veteran Billy Sullivan from catching duties.

Chicago White Sox Ray Schalk Milwaukee Ed Sweeney Hillmen Schalk Harvel Ill Litchfield Taylorsvile, Jr Milwaukee American Association Hugh Duffy Duffy Comiskey Ighs Jimmy Callahan White Sox Billy Sullivan Callahan

King Cobb’s Crown: Race for Batting Honors Begins

The season opens with a tight race among Ty Cobb Detroit Joe Jackson Cleveland and Tris Speaker Boston for batting title. Cobb led six straight years and hit .410 last season Jackson .395 and Speaker .383 both seek to dethrone Cobb as the season unfolds.

Ty Cobb Detroit Joe Jackson Cleveland Tris Speaker Boston Cobb Jackson Boston Red Sox Speaker

Naps Manager Rebukes Schafer Altrock Comedy Stunts

Manager Birmingham of the Naps dismisses the comedy stunts by Schafer and Altrock. Joe hopes Ban Johnson will crack down on the pair, saying slapstick draws fans to vaudeville and makes opposing players look like dummies.

Schafer Altrock Birmingham The Naps Joe Ban Johnson

Good Control Essential For Major League Pitchers

George Mullin, veteran Tigers pitcher, says control wins in the majors. A pitcher must locate the Mark. speed and fancy curves won’t keep him in the big show if accuracy fails.

George Mullin Tigers Mullin

White Summer Frocks Spark Practical Chic and Color

Fashion notes advocate a white summer with cool, clean wool and serge outfits, while allowing vivid colors in silks and Oriental inspired prints. Practical benefits include easier cleaning and cheaper upkeep, contrasted with dainty spring pinks and blues. A college dance enjoyed soft yellow pink lighting from paper shade bulbs, creating a festive mood.

Wormidin

Simple dainty wedding breakfast table décor

For a home wedding breakfast arrange a shallow silvered basket filled with lilies of the valley and delicate ferns and pink rosebuds. Center on a circular mirror with a fern and rosebud wreath, place life sized bouquets at each table, and set small silver baskets with pink and white sweets at every plate.

Futurist Flowers Display On Fans

A new style uses distinctive bunches of flowers fastened to a fan. Flowers adorn corsages hats belts and neck ruffs, secured along the fan sticks and outside stems. An artistic painter could decorate a net or lace fan with bold color spots to create a different futurist look.

Bar Pins and Rhinestone Clasps Trend in Blouses

Threshed bar pins with sterling or aluminum settings hold clusters of rhinestones and oriental pearls. They form charming clasps for delicate lace trimming the fashionable blouses of the day.

Parasols In Varied Styles With Decorative Fabrics And Ruffles

The article describes parasols crafted in chiffon lace tulle and satin, favoring decorative effects over plain taffeta. Styles include striped black and white with borders, white silk veiled with black chiffon, embroidered taffeta with white chiffon, emerald green edges, garden party crepe center with lace, and palm shaped and lampshade shaped parasols with lace trims.

Straw and Velvet Hat Description Ob Copy

A black straw oblong hat is described with a cherry ribbon velvet band and bow and a small flower cluster as trimming.

Novelties In Bracelets Brighten Accessorizing

Brief promotional note highlights bracelet styles for different budgets. Describes white forearm appeal and options from filigree silver to silver links with crystals, coral bands, and engraved bangles in sterling silver and gold. Mentions snake bracelets set with amethyst as higher-end pieces.

Lifting the Hand in Oath Taking Through Ages

The article traces the ancient gesture of raising the hand during oaths from Greek times to Biblical eras. It cites Homer and Abraham to show early use and notes its transfer from Jewish tradition into Christian legal practice, where it remains common in judicial trials.

Abraham Christendom

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