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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1916
Page
3
Prof P G Holden argues silos transform winter feed into summer gains. He cites Kansas Nebraska Colorado pit silos as economical options and cites Albert Lea Minnesota data showing silage boosts butterfat and profits despite higher per cow feeding costs.
Across experiments from Indiana to Missouri silage outperforms hay in beef and dairy rations. Ohio and Nebraska tests show higher milk butterfat and gains with ensilage. profits rise per head, with silage comparable to or better than grain. Farmers report reduced feed bills and stronger stock performance nationwide.
In the latest Indian White Sox game Chick Gandil made a remarkable play by deflecting Fournier's smash to Ivan Howard and returning to first in time to get an assist and record the putout on the same play. Dode Paskett previously drew cheers for a putout in the big series.
In 1914 a University of Oregon standout Blebee impressed a Pittsburgh scout who signed him then released him. Pittsburgh paid 5000 dollars to Tacoma for his contract before shipping him away. The scout claims he is not Cobb but a Willie Keeler type with speed hitting and fielding prowess.
The only National League player to achieve seven hits in a game was Wilbur Robinson of Baltimore, now Brooklyn manager. In 1892 he rapped seven straight hits against St. Louis as Baltimore piled 25 runs on 20 hits while St. Louis scored four. Robinson had a double among his hits and scored one run in the late innings.
Connie Mack declares he has every asset tied to the Athletics and will field a greater club. He rejects critic dismissals and says new recruits will fill gaps if current players underperform.
John McGraw denies retirement rumors as Babe Adams departs the Pirates. Hazel Mack Connie Mack rebuilds with Amos Strunk and Stuffy McInnis. Eighteen pitchers join Cleveland with more additions expected. New Orleans Southern league sells Smith De Berry and Allison to Cleveland. Mitchell from Cincinnati als o eyed for outfield. Irving Kandlehner blamed for hard luck year. Lew McCarty leads league with 328 average in 60 games. Ed Sweeney recalled by New Yorks. strong comeback for Bresnahan's Toledo club.
John McGraw says the French would have seized baseball if not for the war. Paris crowds showed enthusiasm during a world tour and heavy rain kept crowds away. He notes France’s sporting talent and cites boxing success as a sign they may adopt the game after hostilities end.
Connie Mack hails Elmer Myers from New York Springs Adams county Pennsylvania as the best pitcher he has ever developed. The six foot three right hander with a curve ball and pristine control has allowed only twelve hits in three starts against Washington Detroit and St Louis. Mack predicts Myers will rank with Walter Johnson and Grover Alexander by next season.
George Sisler of the St. Louis Browns explains he pursued professional baseball after earning two University of Michigan diplomas in mechanical engineering. He notes early career challenges, plans to use winter months to stay connected with engineering, and his aim to retire with a fortune in about 12 years while avoiding the minor leagues. He emphasizes balancing sport with engineering and intends to quit when performance slows.
The piece notes baseball’s rapid growth with hundreds of teams forming across northern Mexican cities. It cites abolition of bullfighting as boosting prospects for national status, mentions Sunday games in Juarez Chihuahua Jimenez and Parral, and describes American influence and variable team uniforms amid ongoing conflict.
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