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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1902
Page
2
A jumble of precocious clippings mentions Lipton, Morgan, a New York judge on theater tickets, Queen Wilhelmina, German empire, Kentucky feuds, prizefighting, 2½ cent coinage talk, obesity institute wood sawing, Japan Britain Russia alliances, Prince Henry, naval labels, Chicago lakefront ownership dispute, and reflections on American city fires and diversions.
A long article reviews Strickland as an early American Greek architect, notes his Philadelphia works including the United States Bank building now Custom House, Independence Hall alterations, and the west of the Schuylkill almshouse designs. It laments ongoing remodeling and threats to Strickland’s buildings while praising his role in proving American talent could implement classical design.
A pronounced change hits the National League of Baseball Clubs amid factional strife. Two clubs from opposing sides resist a four club schedule, urging court or arbitration settlement. Boston’s gains and Talcott’s potential leadership draw attention as talks drift toward compromise and possible realignment.
President Ban Johnson asserts American league clubs will follow last season rules, publishing them in a special guide. He rejects the Buffalo committee's work, signaling no joint rules sessions and a likely split with continued conflicts across major and minor leagues. Van Brunt notes Peoria chosen as eighth Western league city after Watkins refuses Indianapolis sale.
Lafayette S. Winham of Brooklyn's 1902 pitching staff, born in Brooklyn twenty years ago, has been a standout on top amateur clubs. His 1901 twirl brought the South Side Teague championship, and Hanlon backs him to post a creditable National League record. He is left handed, quick on his feet, and a capable batter. The wartime league tensions loom, with uncertainty over Washington, Baltimore, or other clubs.
James A Hart of the Chicago National League team admitted the foul-strike rule is not flawless and predicted club owners will abandon it before the season’s first month, reverting to last year’s rule. He acknowledged backing the change to keep the foul-strike on the statute book.
Baseball tidbits report player moves and hires across leagues. Charley Farrell resigns to catch for Brooklyn. Outfielders Nance and others sign with teams. Haskell moves to the American Association. Stallings begins managerial career with Buffalo challenging Billy Milligan. Connie Mack linked to Bresnahan. Gaffney rumored to work for Worcester railway. Baltimore players wintering in Baltimore to practice at Johns Hopkins. Boston NL to spring at Thomasville Georgia. South trip likely by April 1. Ralph Orthwein owner of Rex McDonald. La Joie praised by critic for not bunting. Joe Tinker noted with Portland and Orphans. Paul Eaton predicts Win Mercer pitching on Lipton day at Detroit and to practice for the float ball.
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