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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1917
Page
3
The Princeton board of athletic control voted to resume self supporting varsity sports while maintaining the intercollegiate football ban. Baseball and basketball are expected to continue as usual, swimming looks likely to be represented, and rowing may be resumed despite high costs. crew and track earn little and run up expenses.
Willie Ritchie says he has not retired a year after boxing seriously and plans a comeback in welterweight bouts. He trained on the coast and hints Ted Lewis could face a revived rival as Ritchie seeks one more major ring challenge. Danny Long credits Comiskey’s pocketbook and crew for past champs, and Nap Lajoie rumored to join the Yankees at first base next season.
The article argues trapshooting hinges on a clean life and alert mind rather than heavy physical training. It notes shooters come from diverse backgrounds, share steady nerves and eyes, and adds five simple prep rules: practice regularly, eat moderately, stay outdoors, sleep eight hours, and moderate smoking. It also mentions Jimmy Ryan holding the record for 14 outfield fly catches in a nine inning game.
Floyd Kroh a veteran southpaw who pitched for New Orleans in the Southern League last season has been drafted into the National Army. He is now a rookie undergoing training at Camp Pike.
Robert Lindley Murray of Niagara Falls is named country’s best tennis player for 1917. He won the laurels at Forest Hills by beating Nathaniel Niles, though no official title, and is praised for taking risks and fast court coverage. Norris Williams and Murray’s erratic yet brilliant play are noted as defining this year’s style.
The Nebraska football team abandons the red and white striped jerseys used for 27 years in favor of solid red jerseys and sweaters. Jerseys will be numbered in white on the backs. Coach Stewart says stripes made players look beefy and did not reflect credit after several victories.
The American League saw a drop in home run totals this season. Last year Walter Pipp led with 12 and Frank Baker had 10 in limited games. This year Pipp paced with nine while Baker had seven, and the Yankees again led as a team but fell short of their 1916 total of 84 homers.
A compilation of homey recipes and tips including Cherry Salad with filberts, Maple Parfait, Potato Croquettes, Royal Sandwiches, Pineapple Salad with Honey Dressing, Rice Pudding, Honey Spice Cake, Baked Apples, East Indian Pudding, and Honey Ginger Snaps. Irregular capitalization and OCR quirks scattered names and steps, with gentle domestic wisdom and a closing line by Vern OV og wen.
In a World Temperance Sunday lesson, Ahab faces Benhadad's 82 allied kings at Samaria. The Syrian king demands tribute and his wives and children, provoking Ahab to reject submission. Ahab’s cautious stance meets a drunken siege, then a prophet foretells divine victory. God ensures triumph. drunkenness faults reason and opens ruin.
A reflective excerpt contrasts misused wealth with present capability and urges all to practice just appreciation of different viewpoints. It stresses understanding others over persuading them, highlighting shared human duty.
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