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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1912
Page
11
Manager Harry Davis of Cleveland says Ted Easterly will be a star. He plans to move Easterly from the outfield to catcher, praising his hitting and throwing, and stating his aim to develop him into a leader behind the plate.
David Shean former Chicago Cub and Boston National as utility infielder was indefinitely suspended by American Association President Chivington for refusing to join Louisville club during its southern training trip. His home is Arlington Massachusetts and he previously played for Chicago and Boston. Elmer Stricklett develops a new pitch the wave spitter claimed to bend two ways and faster than a standard spitball. He once lost an arm in the majors then returned to the minors and starred in Brooklyn.
Johnny Bates shows unusual skill as a waiter with few at bats but many bases on balls. Sacrifices accumulate and his A B s average under three per game, marking a curious and steady performance.
John Ganzel, ex Cincinnatian, adds left handed pitcher George Clark from the New York Americans after three pennants in the old Eastern league without a southpaw on his staff.
Hank O Day smiles despite wear. Harry Davis notes small gains from losses. Kling predicts Boston over Brooklyn and St. Louis. Germany Schaefer shines inside. Vitt loves Detroit as home. McInnes improves at first base. Connie Mack keeps Derrick hopeful for Athletics. Bresnahan among wealthiest players. Cardinal leader may earn 100000. Terry Turner expects solid season. George McConnell develops a sharper spitball. Ward retires from amateur golf. Bowerman signs London club. Bierbauer Junior anchors Boston foe. Janvrin shines. McAleer touts Red Sox as world’s best. International league to coach from lines. Stallings on bench. Keeler paid 600 monthly. Klaw and Dahlen push inside play. Ritter moves to Utica. Indianapolis honors him with 500.
Danny Murphy, a supporter of T. Raymond Cobb, extols Cobb’s all around ability. He praises Cobb for hitting throwing fielding and speed and notes Cobb’s impact on opponents and pitchers as the Athletics’ Napoleon sizes up the Georgian superstar.
Baseball managers split on ideal camp. Some favor quiet sites like Alexandria and Macon for climate and waters, others prefer big towns with crowds and payoffs. Notable minds include Nap Lajoie and clubs such as the Giants Pirates Red Sox and Cubs evaluating health resorts and facilities.
Manager Fred Clarke of Pittsburg commends Brick Owen for umpiring in five National League games. Clarke notes four losses but praises Owen for no protests from either side, saying it is rare to have such measured and emphatic satisfaction from both teams.
A statewide digest notes Salem sewer bids, Woodbury licensing for hucksters, and county politics. Elizabeth eyes a new high school, while Atlantic transportation and local crime updates surface. John Rendzinak and Joseph Kwiatkowski are among youths and defendants in recent court actions.
The Million for Manitoba League envisions boosting Manitoba population from under 500000 to about a million. Committees in municipalities study local conditions to attract settlers, with land near markets and railways, free homesteads, and strong grain and livestock potential across 98 municipalities.
In a Fliegende Blaetter snippet a traveler asks about the best purchases on a Rhine trip. A companion recalls a past visit and asks for a refresher, signaling a light exchange about travel shopping and wine offerings.
A short note describes Garfield Tea as a remedy to brighten complexions, dispel lingering odors, and ease irritability. The claim links a simple beverage to improved mood and social ease.
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