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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1913
Page
2
A flood of spring baseball gossip features fans labeling NAH Phelan as the boy scout, chatter on Martin O'feale, James Hugeman, and a glut of manager quotes. It notes Shawkey sale rumors, Statlings Road team push, and various players like Grasmahan, Knetzer, Zimmerman, Schang, Birmingham, Lavané, and Wingo, plus league-district talk on Marquard, Chappelle, and other stars.
George Stovall, leader of the St. Louis club, is regular first baseman but benches arise from umpire disputes. Chance considers changes on New York, Gandi on a batting streak after returning to Washington. Phillies aim to duplicate last season’s home run record. Forsythe fans five hits in five at Denver. Brewers hopeful for AL flag. Riggs quits Cotton States umpiring for NC circuit. Channell hits two homers in a Denver game, totalling five in the two clouts. Eli Cates, veteran, now with Pittsburgh in the Federal league. Tacobson becomes Canadian league umpire. Love’s runless innings at SelNut yield 19 hits allowed in five games. Mack signs a young college pitcher named Bob with potential. Babe Sollis homers with bases loaded in both games of a doubleheader vs Moose Jaw on June 8.
The Phillies stay competitive in the pennant race as Charley Cook relies on strong hitters. Cactus Cravath and Sherwood Magee lead the lineup, with Magee maintaining a .300-plus batting average despite occasional slumps. Magee is noted as a premier hitter with a keen eye at the plate.
Wolgast returns to boxing despite intent to stay in the ring. Grand Opera Gvally wins in 2:18 24 training for a free-for-all. Fourteen-year-old Tom Thorpe enters Carlisle Indian School. Madison Square Garden horse show runs November 15 to 22. Minor Heir and George Gano aim to lower a team pacing record at Syracuse. Lippincott and Patterson tie 40 yard dash at Penn freshman-sophomore meet. Talks begin on unified polo rules between American and English authorities.
James A. Hart, ex Cubs president, just back from a world tour predicts a warm reception for the Chicago White Sox and New York Giants in Japan, the Philippines, Australia, and France. He notes Manila and Australia will welcome the teams, with Japan focusing on education over professional play.
Pitcher Rube Benton of the Reds is growing increasingly bitter as the season progresses, signaling rising tensions within the team and potential shifts in his public stance.
Walter Johnson remains Griffiths sole heavy hitter in the Mackmen scene while Mike Falenti rises as a star shortstop. Smoky Joe Woods values speed as a pitcher. Pipp of the Tigers shines at bat and glove. Larry Doyle earns credit from George Stallings for keeping the Giants ahead. Lavigne Cree cites sun field at Polo Grounds for batting slump. L Tun nchill stars for Minneapolis Millers after KC Blues release. Lavan of the Browns praised by umpire Hildebrand as best shortstop seen. Scouts head to the Pacific coast to view Coffey of Long Beach in the Southern California league. Secretary Foster of the Giants reports many fan letters seeking World Series tickets. Catcher Jimmy Black quits Milwaukee after salary cut following Schalk deal. Manager Birmingham signs young catcher Robert Young, 5 ft 11 in, 185 pounds, built for endurance and speed.
A reader formed four complete teams from players whose names start with the same letter. The strongest squad was the M club with a balanced infield and powerful battery, earning the championship. The list includes players from both the American and National Leagues, with positions and teams noted.
Tinker, Evers, and Chance face tough times as managers recruit from the Cubsfield. Evers struggles to stay in first division in the National League, while Chance leads the New York Americans and Tinker directs the Cincinnati Nationals, aiming for a top place in their leagues.
Silly Willie the silly eager for glory picks a fight with larger boys. He lands a slap on a cheek, then a tidal wave of bravado as he clashes with smaller foes. A wiser moment arrives when pride clashes with restraint, leaving lessons on knowing when to step back from violence.
A man who attended eleven banquets in quick succession finds relief as the preacher begins his sermon without referencing the prior speaker. The moment is noted as a humorous relief in a bustling sequence of gatherings.
A concise note recounts Gunderson approaching an individual yesterday morning to borrow ten dollars. The speaker recalls forming the impression as Gunderson approached with the intent to place them under a lasting obligation.
A sage counsels that the proactive mind wins. A man seeks a fair chance, but the door shuts as he is not present, illustrating the need to seize opportunity rather than wait. The tale emphasizes action over passivity and the risk of missed chances.
A playful exchange imagines a giant pondering leadership over a tall woman at dinner. The giant muses that if he were giant he would quit worrying about guiding a tall woman to dine, framing a comic反 narrative about size and social ease.
A fragment hints at a familial link involving Mia Robbson and an unnamed narrator. Both claim to have undergone multiple operations by the same physician, suggesting a medical vicinity or connection that invites further reporting.
A brief quip features dialogue about preferring sleep in an upper berth. The exchange plays on discomfort and humor with the speaker claiming to enjoy sleep only when forced to fake being settled in the top bunk.
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