Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-08-28

five miles, ten miles, twenty-five
miles. GEO. SCHMIDT,
Springdale place.
Kramer says he is not in form and
his riding indicates it, Fast time Is
not always an evidence of condition.
However, when you want to find out
anything about Kramer just write
to him at So North Maple avenue,
East Orange, and he'll tell you all
about himself The professional
records you seek are; One-sixth mile,
Is 2-5 seconds; one-third, 81 3-5; one
quarter, % 10; one-half, 81 1-5; one
mile, minute AZ 3-5 seconds;
two miles, minutes SO 1-5 seconds;
five miles, 9 minutes AZ 4-5 seconds;
ten miles, 20 minutes 4 3-5 seconds;
twenty-five miles, "a minutes 10
seconds.
p. N:
With a runner on first base the bat
ter hits to the pitcher. Runner on
first base refuses to leave that bag
when pitcher throws ball to first base
man. Is he forced out? AL.
If the first baseman touches him be-
fore tagging the bag the runner on
first base is out. If first baseman
tags the base first, retiring the bats
man, man who was on first base can
remain there without being tagged
out. The pitcher pulled q bone" in
not throwing to second base in the
first place.
P. N.
How can l reach Harper. of the
Washington team? FAN.
Any mail addressed to him care Of
the Washington American League
Club, Washington, d. c., will reach
him.
j p. N:
Who is in charge of the proposed
swimming contest from the Battery
to Conev Island JOS. A.
A diligent quest has failed to re-
veal any organized contest such as
you mention. If there is to be one,
watch the Stars sporting page daily,
it will be announced there.
@
JPN.
What is the distance from Newark
to Washington, d. c., and what is
the excursion fare via the Pennsyl-
ania Railroad? TRAVELLER.
The distance is PIT miles and the
excursion fare 1910.
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J. P. N:
Is the Bert Papp who fought Eddie
Jackson at Troxler's the same fighter
who met Joe Hyland in New York
three years ago? How many battles
and how long has he fought?
FIGHT FAN.
Write to Bert Papp, in care of the
Central Institute, for full particulars
about your favorite.
C
JPN:
What is q passed ball? Can batter
run on a third strike if the catcher
misses the ball? M. A. b.
Well, Maybe" passed ball is one
that the official scorer thinks should
have been stopped by the catcher in
handling a pitchers delivery. 1t is
not included in the summary unless
a runner advances a base on the mis-
play Certainly you can run on a
dropped third strike or missed third
strike, providing first base is not
occupied, with less. than two out.
]. P. N:
Is there a premium on pennies dated
1927 and 1855? Did Wyatt Lee pitch
for the Nutley A. c.? ]. p. L. ID.
Neither of these coins is listed. If
he did. it was under an assumed
name.
J. P. N:
Is there any value on a large copper
ps Yes. its total value is &c cents, if in
good condition @
]. P N:
Who is the best first baseman New
ark ever had? Was John l.. Sullivan
champion of the world? Who is the
best bicycle 'jockeyer' in the world?'
v. ]. M.
Harry swacina. No. Frank Kra-
mer is conceded that title, Vic.
j. P. N:
Gus Boys are very anxious to
know who the girl is that so fran
tically roots for Alfred Grenda. She
has our goat" When she rises from
her seat we fail to see the finish of
the race. A. L. and B. c.
Maybe the young lady is the sweet
heart of the Tall Tasmanian," or
maybe she is telephone operator.
In any event, Grenda is to be envied
and "you boys should not be SO
jealous.
]. p. N:
I would like to know if there is any
place where I can have my teeth
fixed free of charge or else on easy
payments. I need a plate and fill
ings, etc, and cannot afford to pay
in a lump sum the amount they ask.
A CONSTANT READER.
The Bureau of Charities, Is Central
avenue, will take care of You in ali
probability. At present teeth are ex-
tracted free of charge at the Newark
City Dispensary, over the Centre
Market, and at some of the play
grounds, but no other work Is done.
Go
]. p. N:
Kindly let me know If it was pos
sible to obtain reserved seat tickets
for the worlds series In advance last
year Also will 1t be possible to dc
so this season. b. V. ID.
Four thousand reserved seats wer,
placed on sale at the Polo Grounds
the day before the first game last
season. Mail orders were tabooed
The same plan will probably be
adopted this season, in order to frus
trate the spectators, though 1t i'm.
poses a hardship on the public. II
was easy to obtain access to the Pois
Grounds on any day at the genera