Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-17


base has been sensational. He took
the place of Ed Konetchy, said to be
the greatest first baseman Of his
time. and the st. Louis fans say to-
day that Miller has shown them some
new tricks in the game. Dots Is
being praised on all sides for his
wonderful work, and the Sporting
News adds these few remarks to the
columns of favorable comment on
the manner in which the Kearny boy
is leading the team:
Without any intention whatsoever
to influence the voting, we beg to
announce that Jack Miller, of the st.
Louis Cardinals, is a candidate be-
fore the Chalmers Commission for
that auto as the most valuable player
TO his team in the National League.
In st. Louis they are about a unit in
declaring that Miller has made the
himself admits that without the
Kearny boy he hardly would be max
ing a fight for a pennant today. Jack
Miller, on first, was a revelation to
Ed Honey was the last word. At
short he has out Wagnered the Ger
man Battleship, who was his model
for so many years. He is the strength
AS the captain of the team, his tact
and judgment keeps the machine well
oiled and in perfect running order.
With 1t all, Jack is as modest as a
his club, without ambition other
than to win games. Higgins may be
king of st. Louis, but Jack Miller is
his premier. and who ever heard of
a king amounting to much without a
great prime Minister"
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Thanks for the Evening Star are
contained in the following letter:
Harrison, N. J., Aug. Is. 1914.
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| take the grettest of pleasure in
thanking you for the valuable space
you allotted to us in your sport
columns of Friday. Saturday and
Monday in connection with Kramer
Day" in Harrison. All the boys are
stanch readers of your column, and
we hope you will have the best Of sue
cess. remain, yours in sport.
P. A. MULVEY,
Manager Rlordan A. A.
The baseball game was the biggest
affair held in Harrison in some time,
and we were pleased to give it atten-
ton. The mayor and all the boys
were there.
J. P. N;
What road goes to Plattsburgh, N.
Y.2 N. G. K.
You can go from New York to
Plattsburgh via the New York Cen
trail railroad from the Grand Central
terminal, Forty-second street.
How does one go about changing
his name? FL. T. u.
You can change your name as often
as you please as long as no fraud is
intended. Apply to the office of the
county clerk for information concern
ing legal change of name.
J.P. N:
What is the nationality of Sherrod
Smith? READER.
Sherrod Smith was born in Mans
field Ga. His ancestors were English.
J.P. N;
Is there a fresh air home where a
Woodworking colored woman could
get weeks vacation. MRS. L.
Apply at the office Of the Newark
Female Charitable Society, 3O5 Hal
sey street, city
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What day did May 1s, 1855. fall on :?
G.. L. S.
Saturday.
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Are there premiums on dimes dated
1893, 1896 and 1894 with initials on the
wreath side, under the wreath?
There are no perniums on the coins.
]. P. N;
Is there a premium on q penny
dated 1897? ALBERT @.
There is no premium listed on the
coin.
J. P. N.
On what day of the week did Jam
uary %, 1888. fall on7 BUNTY.
Monday.
]. P. N:
What Is the auto route to DenviIle,
from Broad and Market streets?
II. n.
For information concerning auto
routes apply to the New Jersey Auto
and Motor Club, Halsey street and
Central avenue city.
]. p. N.
What is the size of the swimming
pool at Palisades ParkY A. II, S.
Tho swimming pool at Palisades
Park is SO feet long and 100 feet
wide.
J. p. Nj
How is the grabbing at Elizabeth
port, and how can get there2
w. J. II,
The grabbing Ia reported to be first
class of Elizabethport, You can SO
via the Central Railroad Of New Jer-
sey from the Broad street station,