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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1913
Page
7
A reflective piece urges practical action after setbacks. It advises seeking improvements instead of complaint, noting that even top land can be wasted if you stay stuck in a rut. It highlights looking for better opportunities along new paths.
The Union Pacific promotes colonization across Idaho to Nevada inviting prospective settlers to contact R A Smith in Omaha for acreage options from one to a thousand acres. He will explain soil yields, suitable crops, and prices, guiding applicants to the best apple and truck farming regions. The plan emphasizes informed settlers who will be a credit to the country and to the railroad.
Jean Dubuc of Detroit is noted as a strong pitcher and an unusually hard hitter. Used as a pinch hitter by manager Jennings, he rose from a Cincinnati release and minor leagues to become a leading American League pitcher last season.
Chattanooga fans eye 1914 prospects as Mike Giddo may be drafted by the majors and lost to the locals under Troy contract. Gabby Street is in good form but may depart if not offered higher pay, while Arthur Duffey warns against youths signing large contracts before adulthood.
Frank Chance, manager of the New York Yankees, argues college players can reach the majors without fear of public backlash. He notes Jim Thorpe’s Olympic fame rekindled debate on professionalism in college sports and cites many former college players now starring in the National and American Leagues. Chance recalls his own paths through education and baseball and highlights pitchers such as Christy Matthewson and Doc White as examples of college talent moving to pro success.
Face breakouts described by Judd Knowles in 1918 from Falls City Nebraska. He credits Cuticura Soap and Ointment with a two day improvement and a complete cure after three weeks. Ad promotes Cuticura products and references a world widely sold line with a 32 page Skin Book.
A brief exchange features a mentor commending a young man while the reply emphasizes a preference for paying in cash. The dialogue hints at frugality and practicality shaping their conversation.
Jake Jraubert and Terly Southworth draw praise while Eddie Plank cites Tris Speaker as a tough pitcher’s target. Mentions of Larry Chappell interest from NL clubs, Jeff Tesreau in base running form, Harry Sylvester leading Wisconsin-Hit-ners, Dent’s potential recall, Joe MacGinnity at Tacoma, Jack Parry set to coach Holy Cross, and Hughey Jennings rumored to manage the Dodgers next season amid Detroit contract.
Narrative recalls Joe Sugden claiming he is the last living rival to John Anderson who stole second with bases loaded. In New Orleans during Charleston’s 1893 visit the tying run crossed as Sugden hesitated to touch a runner. The game paused, Denny Long urged a double play, and the runner scored while Sugden swore at Long before being cooled with water.
Tom Hughes, veteran of the American League and long serving pitcher for 14 years, plans to become an umpire. He recalls 1963 with Bill Dineen as two standout pitchers for Jimmy Collins' Boston Americans, noting Dineen's shift to umpiring and expressing his own desire to follow.
Buffalo manager Bill Clymer offered owner Coleman $1000 for immediate delivery of Ouoeltar Seana eto, but Scranton declined.
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