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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1913
Page
2
The column reviews players and managers across leagues, noting injuries returns and rumors. Mentions O Hess, Frank Schulte, Griffiths pursuit of Cuban talent, and pitchers like Woodburn Warner and Lolivelt with colorful nicknames. References to Sweeney, Chance, and Mack, plus scouting activity by Dick Kinsella and Joby Henry as teams seek edge.
The fragment mentions Christy Mathewson, Eppa Rixey, Connie Mal, Joe Tuckson, and legged references to the American and National Leagues. It notes extra inning woes for the Cubs and a catcher’s trick on runners, plus reorganizing a team seen as impossible.
Dispatches report high schools appointing instructors, colleges forming a challenge for next year, and retirements of notable athletes. Boxing results include Willie Schaeffer defeating Eddie Nearing in Dubuque, and Louis Treposthieu and Kirky clashed in a ten round bout. Horse racing notes mention a $16,000 pacing stake at Lewiston and Whisk room finishing at Belmont Park. Cornell crew dominates Harvard in the Cayuga lakes regatta. Seventeen year old Philip Johnson named to all star ride team for Britain and Australia. Georges Carpenter wins European heavyweight title by KO of Bombadier Wells in Ghent. Marathon runner Han Helmer shifting to middle distance after Powderhall win.
Washington Senators shortstop George McBride has an extraordinary major league record. Since joining in 1908 he played every game in multiple seasons and has not been banished by an umpire in his lengthy career. His fielding and batting consistency place him among the era’s top players, with leadership roles held since 1909.
A discussion on how past players were more versatile as pitchers also filled in as outfielders and infielders. It contrasts with today’s specialized rosters where pitchers, often idle several days, struggle to play other positions. The piece notes broader skill sets in older eras and questions current standards.
Josh Devore of Glanta complained about the high sky hampering Cy balls judging in a Knoxville spring training game. He explained that they have the high sky there all the time or they could not get the mountains under it.
Manager Chance offered $5,000 for the release of Shortstop Hosp from the Venice team in the Pacific Coast league. The request highlights cross team negotiations and a high value placed on the player.
A historical note surveys growing international representation in baseball and names players from Mexico France Bohemia Germany Italy Cuba Denmark and more. It highlights Charley Hadl from Kerrville Texas as Mexico’s link to the Red Sox and lists several stars in various positions across the majors while noting a Celt manager.
A roundup of early season baseball chatter cites Christy Mathewson denying Sunday confusion, James Mealeer refuting a pennant comeback, and Pitcher Falkenberg advocating stricter tobacco bans for players. It notes Cincinnati Exhibition games, hotel registration trends from Brooklyn, Olaf Henriksen proving worthy for the Red Sox, Jack Barry buying an orange grove near Nedlands, and Dan Moeller rising with the Senators as a standout outfielder contender.
A discussion of reviving stale leftovers using sauces from The Cook Book of Leftovers Harper’s. It highlights egg sauces such as Sauce-Hoere with step by step prep, plus general directions for sauce diakere and methods to transform leftovers into appealing dishes.
A reader offers detailed home washing guidance for flannel garments. Emphasizes using clean fresh suds with pure white soap and soft water, avoiding reused suds, and washing flannels separately. Recommends thorough rinsing, gentle handling, and quick drying to prevent shrinkage and gumminess.
A rustic recipe outlines a tart filling using any fruit with one pound flour half a pound marrow sugar and water. Mix to a stiff paste, roll, fill with fruit juice balanced to prevent overflow, bake gently for about half an hour to create a medium tart.
A brief preparation note advises soaking the brush for two days in linseed oil and then washing in very hot turpentine. If the brush remains hard, repeat once or twice.
Cut chicken into pieces and parboil with a pinch of salt and pepper. Boil in water, then mix with mili and flour to thicken. Line a deep dish with paste, fold in pulsed chicken, pour gravy, seal with paste, ornament with strips, and bake briefly.
A historic note describes making a paint to prevent rust on iron and steel tools. Combine five ounces camphor with five pounds melted tar, skim the top, and apply with a brush to keep tools bright for an extended period.
A fragment describes a muffin recipe using sour milk, three eggs, a pinch of salt, a teaspoon of soda, and enough flour to thicken the batter. The text reads like a home kitchen instruction from an old newspaper page.
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