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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1912
Page
6
Profile of Ty Cobb born in Royston Georgia with reminiscences of his early life and career. The piece contrasts Cobb with Shakespeare and Napoleon and narrates schoolyard antics, farming roots, baseball start, and his lifelong ties to auto sales. Copyright 1911 by W. G. Chapman.
Roy Hartzell of the Yankees stands out as a premier run producer after a July 12 game against the Browns where he scored eight runs alone. Earlier, July 1, Lajoie delivered a clutch pinch hit a double off Baker of Chicago driving in three runs in a 2 to 1 win.
Booby Wallace laments current players lack stamina comparing today to the era he broke in. He claims modern athletes quit over minor injuries while past players played through broken fingers and spiked feet.
A colorful tale from the Browns camp describes Lefty George’s famous winks at manager Wallace, leading to his trade to the Naps for George Stovall. Doc Lawler and Col. Hedges back the tale as Wallace recalls the winks that derailed George's pitching, with Cleveland praised by Harry Davis and Charles Somers for the deal.
The famed Willie Keeler reconnects with Brooklyn for a third time. Once a leading batter and strikeout rarity, he stretched a Baltimore single into a homer in Baltimore and helped the Orioles win a pennant before joining Brooklyn to add to his legacy. He later jumped to the New York Yankees in 1902 and played there for several years.
The New England league announces a season opening on April 19 with two games for all clubs except Haverhill and Worcester. Brockton meets Lynn, Fall River vs New Bedford, Lawrence vs Lowell in morning and afternoon rounds. Haverhill plays one game at Worcester. The season ends September 7.
Cincinnati purchased infielder Mortell from Chattanooga. The Reds will exchange two pitchers and cash. Mortell, a young player recovering from malaria, did not report last season but played independent ball in Kankakee.
Manager Harry Davis of the Naps believes he is a capable first base coach for this spring citing his work developing Jack Stelnnis and his plan to give special attention to Ed Hornhorst.
Ex champ May Sutton and current national champion Hazel Hotchkiss may collide in a special match slated for May 30 at the Beverly courts in Los Angeles California.
Detroit's new catcher Kocher may see time behind the plate with a note that Toledo could feature. George Nill is released by Chattanooga. Phillies' Dooin to test Walsh as catcher. Griffith may carry 25 players. Old fox favors teaching youngsters in the minors. Otto Williams cites contract delay as a mistake. Lajoie tipped as captain by Cleveland fans, Davis undecided. Schlafly visits Columbus for Purtell and Mahling talks. Stanage and Meyers top games caught. six corner AL race expected per Jennings.
An essay discusses how contemporary hands express emotion and virtue across art, theater, and daily life. It contrasts traditional blunt hands with refined, modern hands, noting actors like Sir Henry Irving and a novel heroine whose hands reveal character while warning that such subtleties can mislead. It closes with a playful medical endorsement for Garfield Tea.
Special Officer Edward Brophy discusses burglary defense urging homeowners to create noise and deter intruders rather than fighting. He notes burglars often carry revolvers and some use automatic weapons, but cautions only to act to save life. Brophy, a crack shot with a gun collection, has studied guns used by criminals.
In Ber lin public schools a land ship named itis trains 120 boys with larger pupils as officers. Daily drills include gun practice and naval exercises while crews climb spars and raise sails, drawing eager applicants beyond available spots.
The article argues that women who cultivate good manners gain friends and business success, while poor manners neutralize their efforts. It notes that capable women remain effective without losing productivity, by being calm, courteous, and gracious despite life’s turmoil.
The Japanese admire epigrams and vivid phrases, inviting guests to write brilliant remarks in large script. The host then hangs the line as a permanent decoration, honoring the author of the bon mot.
Mrs Mary Halstead of Platea Pennsylvania reports relief from female weakness and nervousness after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and notes better sleep and no crying spells. Mrs Amelia Dahl of Walcott North Dakota says inflammation pain and blue mood faded with the same remedy and she is now well. The company invites letters for confidential advice answered by a woman.
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