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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1913
Page
6
A jumble of names and actions fills the baseball scene as scouts, managers, and players are linked to a wide range of moves. Gilhooley and Slopnicka draw Indies with Milwaukee and Montreal while teams chase pitchers like Veown and Hildeners. Managers Stallings and Chance weigh comeback hopes and schedule shifts as spring training promises fast, unsettled action across the majors.
The 1913 season uncovered seven new pitchers. The Napa and Red Sox are the only teams which failed to profit by 1918's bounty. The seven finals are Joe Hoehiing and Jor Engel, Washington, Leslie Bush, Athletion, Reb, Russell, Ox, George Jauss,Myers, Severans, Growne, and May Keating, Highland ers.
Oberlin College plans a DoW Peatlvtatie fold while Chicago clubs vie for city baseball title. Belmont hires Sam Aildreth to train his American racing stable. Petar Jolson, Michigan bred, one of the top three-year-olds. Rasstine offers $12,500 purse for international stallion and mare race in September. Kentucky Trotting Breeders’ Association purses total $65,000 at Lexington on October 18. Panama Girl, a Michigan trotter, shows promise in Toledo stake heats. Carlisle Indians open East football season September 20 at Carlisle against Albright College. San Francisco to award $227,006 for first-night harness races at the Panama-Pacific Exposition.
Former star Leonard Cole, once dominant with the Cubs and later sent to Pittsburgh, resurfaced with Columbus and then Pittsburgh. In 58 innings across 17 days he allowed just over two runs per game, winning five of six decisions including a 17 inning marathon. Since a no hit game at Milwaukee, his form has improved markedly and several clubs seek his services.
Local fans defend manager Joe Tinker amid poor Reds results. They credit him with effort and few errors, while blaming weak support and lacking team spirit. Garry Herrmann may appoint him manager soon, but Tinker keeps courage to push on.
Walter Johnson shut out the Athletica twice this season, a feat that would bring him fame even without his status as one of the world’s greatest pitchers. It takes a remarkable pitcher to achieve that against the Mackmen.
Heine Grob, a young pitcher for the Reds, faced heavy duty as opposing batters targeted him. In 12 games, 78 balls were hit his way, he recorded 24 put-outs and 4 assists across the 12 contests, earning praise for his defense.
K. W. Z. Holland, director, announced plans to preserve Honus Wagner's baseball accoutrements in the Carnegie museum. The exhibit aims to honor Wagner as a great talent and to hand down the achievements of famed players to future generations, ensuring his glove and other items are kept for posterity.
Wil Carrigan leads the Red Sox critiquing the pitching staff while Martin Walsh shines in Stamford. Providence signs Detroit Walton Pipp and Cuban catcher Gomez for next season. Lively talk on Art Shafer Hilary Baker and Frank Baker as key World Series figures. Fans praise Christy Mathewson’s control and Clark Griffith’s Washington team stability amid a bustling pre series atmosphere.
Loyal fans discuss Clarke Griffiths success with the Washington team this season and why he thrives. Explanations cite his pitching insight, teaching ability, and inspirational spirit, with notes on team morale and the contrast to Cincinnati. Redland fans demand a pennant while Washington avoids overpromising, aided by a strong lineup.
The Kansas City manager Charley Carr argues that Cleveland might have won the 1905 American League pennant if William W Bernhard had been appointed manager. He notes harmony issues under Nap Lajoie and praises Bernhard as the leader who could have unified the team.
John M. Ward argues the reserve rule is essential to sustain baseball. He notes past salary limits and contracts that allowed employer options, saying organized baseball supports high salaries, and that abolishing the national agreement and commission would force players to accept far lower pay.
Dorey Miller has secured the third base position for Si McDonald’s Flare Ford squad, taking over duties at the infield as the season resumes. The move positions Miller as a key defender and middle-order bat for the club.
Fragmentary poem entry reflecting on happiness and sorrow, urging acceptance and gratitude for joys already experienced and those yet to come. Contains several garbled lines and misspellings, with unclear context or publication details.
A dialogue questions heredity's grip on vocation. He argues that a father's or grandfather's profession might shape the son's path, while she quips that men often make monkeys of themselves, casting doubt on inherited destiny. The exchange hints at gendered views and social expectations of ambition.
A stout man denounces cheap imitators flooding the literary market. He flings books on a counter and condemns publishers for aiding fakers, contrasting them with genuine authors like La Fontaine and George Ade and urging higher standards in publishing.
A rustic dialogue unfolds as a man asks a woman to marry him and share responsibility if he becomes an invalid. She worries about the man’s uncle and the risk of future lenders or relatives complicating the match, questioning the prudence of borrowing trouble.
A doctor probes Mr. Henpeck about his ailment and his reluctance to venture out, citing a fear of leaving the house as the main restriction. The exchange reveals the patient’s condition centers on staying indoors.
In New Yale a dialogue reveals a boast about an office located unusually high, claiming it sits on the 127th floor of a new Lal building just a short ride from the business district. The exchange highlights modern skyscraper prestige and rapid commutes.
A playful verse asks how Celtics would act if all writers, dramatists, and painters achieved flawless craft. It imagines flawless artistry across literature and painting, noting that perfect works would raise questions about creators and their struggles.
Fragmentary quotes discuss poverty with hints of a paradoxical “good thing” arriving at a doorstep. The text mentions the experience of returning to work after vacations and a casual remark about poverty, aiming to provoke thought on social conditions.
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