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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1917
Page
6
A reflective piece on how marital love fades from within the home. It describes silent distance, sarcasm, and hurtful words as warning signs, urging couples to seek reconciliation, kindness, and shared effort to save the relationship before it ends.
A passerby notes a sweet tile thing with wasp like wasps, admired by all, then she faints. Bystanders carry her to a chemist's shop while an Irishman asks after her fate. A nurse or observer responds she is coming to, and the Irishman mutters a worried line about Bela? Bedad and mystery linger.
Benny Leonard world lightweight champion serves in Uncle Sam's army and will teach soldiers the art of self-defense at a training camp. He is appointed boxing director though assignment pending as boxing directors are being carefully chosen for trained instruction.
The notice notes an American submarine victory over Gunboat Smith on the coast. Philadelphia cheers as the chess season opens and the Athletics finish their season, with Wil lard pictured grinning nationwide.
Bart McGrath of the New York Athletic Club threw a 56 pound weight to a world mark at Travers Island, reaching 43 feet 1144 inches. He surpassed the old 40 feet 2 inch record by nearly 3 feet, in a demonstration to aid Mercury Foot organization’s service athletes. He aimed to help the games’ success rather than seek fame or prize.
Jack Holland praises Bill McCabe of Hutchinson Kansas as a standout in the Western league. McCabe led the circuit in home runs last season and is hailed as a big fast rookie with switch hitting and a reputedly unmatched arm in the minors. Holland predicts he will wow big league fans once promoted.
President A. Timme claims Milwaukee may leave the association circuit amid annual talk of the city's removal. He notes Milwaukee is larger and more centrally located than rivals. Brewer boss Paddy Lye says Ingston will return next year as manager pending contract.
Columbia star quarterback Edward Miller has been called for service in the naval reserve. He was sidelined with injuries last season but expected back this year by the Blue and White. Miller is regarded as a top field goal artist and a clever team leader. He has served in the naval reserve for several months.
Bacon, a Wabash College athlete who played in the Three I league last season under the name Williams, has been barred from college athletics for being a professional. Authorities note the prior pro experience but blame college oversight.
Yale reports T A D Jones will leave his post coaching the freshmen eleven to return to the Pacific coast and supervise ship construction for the federal Shipping Board. Dr Arthur B Rides will replace him.
Francis Ouimet, famed American golfer known as the Ty Cobb of golf, has enlisted in the National Army. He quietly reported to a military camp, joining rivals Chick Evans and Walter Travis among notable golfers, and is expected to seek a commission from drafted officers. He will carry his 1914 French amateur title to France upon departure.
The University of Wisconsin unveils a new football stadium with 11900 total seats including 5300 concrete, 300 W men seats and 4000 wooden seats on the west embankment. The project, funded by the 1915 and 1917 legislatures, aims for 10000 seats in the finished west section and adds space by moving bleachers and utilizing existing structures.
Dr L F Eichner disclosed fall strength tests for all students. Russell Stein of Miles City freshman football player posted the year's best average at 2100 but did not beat Hodgens Smith the senior class college record.
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