Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-07-07

yards. These new figures put in the
shade the excellent time made by AL
fred Shrubb, the English runner, nine
years ago The trial was made in
the stadium where the Olympic games
were held Bouin, it is said, is COM
ing to this country to race. If so, he
is almost certain to stir up new and
keen interest in long distance compe-
tition.
j. P. N:
A bets that Washington will beat
Philadelphia Friday, June 81. Neither
is aware that a doub.e-header had
been scheduled. Who wins tn bet?
w. C. K.
The first game played is always the
scheduled contest. Washington won,
20, therefore A should win the bet.
~. P. n.
Four men have a day pool on Inter-
national League teams for Monday.
Toronto and Buffalo did not play be-
cause of the Buffalo team not being
experienced in reaching Toronto. C
has the most runs. Does he win, I'M
der the circumstances? ANXIOUS.
C wins. 1t is play or pay" in
| pools.
G
j. P. N.
What is Johnny Enzmann's weight
and height? c. T.
His height is five feet ten inches
and his weight 162 pounds.
G.
j. P. N.
If rabbit can jump three feet in
one jump how long will it take an
elephant to run a mile if he walks?
ATHLETE.
If you'd spend more time practising
on the typewriter you'd get along
much better in life.
| C
J. P. NJ:
As | am one of the ball fans who
supported the Forest Hill Club for
| the past three years / would like you
to ask Stoney Machette, the man.
ager, to please the fans with a new
| pitcher in the box. | have talked
with many other fans, who have
agreed that the present pitcher is not
fit for the mound, but could be kept
as a utility, for he can bat. am,
| A. p.
! Stoney has already changed pitch
ers, as you will notice in last Sun
days game, when the Killers de-
feated the big Trinity Club, of Brook
lyn.
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j. P. N:
! What is the value of Confederate
| note. series A, No. 1888? READER.
| Confederate bank notes up to 500
are hardly worth while. Your note
is worth Just about five cents.
g
j. P. NJ:
What is the value of Lincoln
penny of 1912, on which is inscribed
the letter S? S. S.
There are no premiums on Lincoln
pennies.
]. P. N:
Did Harry Kaiser ride from scratch
] in the one mile handicap at the
Motordrome on Sunday? What is a
good road to Palisades Park? A. X.
Kaiser started from the fifteen
yard mark. Take Turnpike road to
! Hudson boulevard. Jersey City.
which road will take you to Pail
sades
J. p. N.
Why does Lawyer Frank McDer-
mott always rap his cane on the
sidewalk before he enters his home?
BRIGHT EYES.
Calling the dogs. perhaps.
j. p NJ:
What is the value of a United
States liberty half dollar, dated 1884?
V. C. e.
There is no premium on your coin.
G
J. P. N:
| Where could I secure an application
for letter-carrier' F. L. C.
At the postoffice, in this city.
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J. P. NJ:
Please let me know where ! can
have some coffee analysed, as I
| bought what was supposed to be good
coffee and could not drink it. When
I returned it to the dealer he said it
was not adulterated with chickory.
How can / find out?
CONSTANT READER.
There may be little chic in the
coffee, but to satisfy yourself take it
to an expert chemist.
| G
j. P. N.
! With score tied in the ninth and
man on first base, batter hits the ball
over the fence. Is batter entitled to
a home run?
With runner on first base, batter
hits to first baseman, who touches
first base and throws to second base
for a forceout. Does second baseman
have to tag the runner or touch the
bag? FAN.
| The batter is entitled to a three
base hit, because the runner on first
Travelled three bases to score and the
game ended there.
The second baseman can retire the
runner either by touching second
base or tagging the runner.
C.
]. P. NJ:
How can l rid my home of moths
MRS. N.
Try camphor or moth balls, which
you can purchase at any drug store
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| J. p. N:
When was the song "Hiawatha'
published" b. H.
The song was popular about nine
years ago.
C