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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1913
Page
14
A sprawling collage of baseball notes reports 450 members in a players federation, Nap Rucker planning a trip, Eddie Foster excelling for the Senators, Calvo and Dent arriving in Atlanta, and Griffth’s Cuba link. Trade chatter, spring hopes, manager chatter, and minor league signings fill the scene as clubs eye next season.
Philadelphia writers rate Reed as a promising recruit at shortstop while Tim Muma ne denies resigning as head of the New England league. McGraw expects Rube Marquard to star in the world series. Farrell vows Yankee build up regardless of money. Griffith rates Clyde Milan as top outfielder, rivaling Tris Speaker. Connie Mack plans seven pitchers Plank, Bender, Coombs, Houck, Brown, Shawkey, Bush. White Sox sign daily strikeout prodigy from Ashland. Cardinals shortstop George Whitted criticized by Huggins for fielding flaws.
Tin Jeffries offers help to Ad Wolquat to regain conditioning for a return to boxing. Also notes the death of Bull Young ends the chasing game in Los Angeles for a time. Mentions Kentucky Trotting Horse Creeders races at Lexington from Oct 6 to 1 with purses totaling 66 000.
The Chicago Cubs boast a rising power, with Saier leading the team in homers and driving in runs. He has about ten long balls, surpassing Zimmerman and Schulte as the Cubs’ top slugger, aided by strong showings from Cravath and Daubert in the league race. The article notes Saier’s rapid development and aggressive play, with key performances against top pitchers.
Players' friend Reese, a noted bonesetter from Youngstown, Ohio, treats hundreds of players yearly. He quickly diagnoses injuries and resets dislodged muscles, earning praise for saving many major leaguers from minor league setbacks.
Mundy, a Virginia league first baseman, is a small left handed player. Manager Carrigan used him as a potential pinch hitter in the early game, testing his gameness and readiness for a big league role.
The article notes Pirates players O T o o l e Adams Robinson and Hyatt saving money on meals while traveling. It describes hotel meals, a hotel European plan, and road eating with cents per item and daily meal allowances. Sheckard is cited as a contrasting example who ate regular meals rather than skimping.
Notes from Connie Mack and others discuss Connie Macks promising receiver Sening with a .261 batting average, Mrs Shritton willing to invest 30000 for pennant contenders, Long Larry McLean now Giants catcher developing as a base runner, Magh Jennings testing minor leaguers to bolster the Tigers, Roger Peckinpaugh projected as a top shortstop, Frank Chance admitt ing the challenge of building a strong team, Mark Stewart praised as a find by the Reds, scouts scouting semipro ranks and minor leagues, Browns and Cardinals both fielding steady teams, Candy LaChance appearing as substitute umpire in the Eastern League due to umpire shortage.
Owner Charles Comiskey of the Chicago American League team buys outfielder Larry Chapel from Milwaukee for 18000 plus two players valued at 3000 each. Chapel, 22, left handed batter with a 370 batting average in the American Association, is hailed as one of the sport’s most sensational outfielders.
A veteran speaker rails against apathy and sin while urging action. He condemns idle hope and folds of hands, insisting a higher power calls humans to work. He argues history shows woes persist but pledges future grit to mend wrongs and strive toward a brighter, just world.
A report notes Miss Dotts Worth as a remarkably tactful girl, praised for her sensitivity and consideration. The speaker asserts she could choose bridesmaids without harming anyone's feelings, hinting at her strong social grace.
A proud local points to the planned post office location and imagines its value once completed. A stranger jokes about buying properties and saving odd trinkets, highlighting a rural exchange about development and speculation.
A reflective passage questions what remains to be done after great efforts. It contrasts humble travelers with renowned figures, noting that even after famous deeds some still strive for honor and purpose.
A fragmentary dialogue shows a nobleman and a girl's father debating a hidden wealth or title. The exchange hints at perception, value, and social status as they discuss what the gentleman seeks and what he values in money.
A quoted exchange questions whether a guaranteed annual payout would satisfy. The man replies that his wife would worry him into seeking higher sums, noting a desire to raise from ten thousand to fifteen thousand dollars a year for life.
A fragment notes that some individuals believe they can secure political honors by paying to gain office, suggesting a critique of corruption and self promotion in public life. The remark underscores a concern that honors are purchased rather than earned through merit and service.
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