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The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-06-22

Don't consign my team to last
place" is the advice of Connie Mack.
r.Just because the main portion Of It
will be composed Of youngsters doesn't
mean that the 1915 Athletics will be
easy to beat. I've got enough veterans
20 serve al the foundation for my new
machine, and among my new boys are
some rafting good players to replace
khe missing parts. So watch US closely
this season. We may spring a sur
prise"
Connie. however, Is almost alone In
his belief that the Athletics will finish
better than seventh or eighth. The
consensus OF opinion Is that the outfit
ne will head in 1915 will be too green"
10 make any real showing.
Looking over the roster Of the Ath-
;etics reveals many unknowns. In
keeping with his policy OF other years,
connie hasn't purchased the high
priced talent from the minors. In
stead he has gone into the highways
and byways and picked up youths from
sand lots and college diamonds.
81 am confident that out Of my pres
ent lot of youngsters l can develop a
Few real stars" asserts Connie. May
be he .aa. He's d genius In that way.
But the chances are that the develop
ment won't reach it's crest this year
shat 1t will be along in 1917 or 1918
before the Athletic team shall become
a feared one.
The Mackian outfield OF 1916 will
be quite v~eteranish, with Strunk In
right. Oldring in center and Walsh in
left. Oldring has been fading and
fsnt as good as he was In the bygone
days, bun Connie feels that he is far
better than any Of the youngsters
picked up since last season. Walsh,
Oldring and Strunk are good fielders,
but their batting eyes dim.
McInnis win be on first, with the
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-06-22

Grover Alexander not only led the
haajor league this year as the hardest
pitcher to score against, but was the
hardest to make a hit against.
The great Phil chucker held oppo-
rents to a batting average Of .176.
When it Is taken into consideration
that a good hitter is expected to bat
at least $50, the tightness Of Alec's
work is easily realized.
Only one batter in about every six
that faced Grover plinked his goods
for a safe drive.
The real leading pitcher in the
American league was Walter Johnson,
and he was rated the king of hurlers
until Alec had his big year. Johnson
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-06-22

Run Baker, who was recently pur
chased by the Yankees for a sum not
made public.
Secretary John B. Foster of the
New York club, whose opinion can be
taken as representing that of his own
club and club owners in general, says
that not only Frank Baker would not
be worth the money, but that wen
Ty Cobb, the acknowledged biggest
drawing card of the American leagueI
Walter Johnson, the star pitcher Of
that organization; Grover Cleveland
Alexander and u own Christy
Mathewson would not be paying In
vestments at an expense of $4,000 per
eason individually.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-06-22

was hit for ..214 average. One batter
in less than each five was able to hit
the Washington smoke artist.
Joe Wood held opponents to a small
er number of runs than Johnson and
ranks at the top Of the American
league, but was in a much smaller
number Of games, so the title of lead,
ing pitcher belongs to Johnson. Wood
was touched for ZIG average by op-
posing batters.
There is no doubt that Johnson has
more speed than Alexander, but the
figures also show that Johnson, who
was said to be slipping last season,
just because he got a few more beat
ings than usual, is strong.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-06-22
CLOSER RACE IS PREDICTED
President Ban Johnson Names Six
Clubs Appearing to Have Chance
to Win 1916 Pennant.

THE American league race, in my
opinion, will be closer than last year.
says President Ban Johnson. THE
Red Sox will have to play better base
ball to win another pennant. The
Tigers and White Sox are bound to
improve, while the Browns, Yankees
and Senators are expected to make a
lot OF trouble. Here are six teams
that appear to have chances to take
part In the worlds series"
Johnson said that although the
Athletics and Indians might start
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-06-22
943 is DEATH TOLL
FOR SPORT DECADE

Nine hundred and forty-three
persons have lost their lives in
sports, indoor and outdoor, in
ten years.
The highest toll was paid in
baseball, in which 2S4 were
killed. More persons take part
in baseball, and 1t is played over
a greater period than other
sports. Football, with fewer
persons playing and with a
short season, ranks second
with 215 deaths.
The toll in boxing was los,
auto racing 12S, horse racing
"a, wrestling Is, cycling n, ten
mis- 1, basket ball Q, golf IA, field
games 3, bowling 9, polo 3, 9TH
Ell sports "a.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-06-22
THREE BALLS IN PLAY
Each Infielder Has Pill and
Chases a Base Runner.
One OF Most Humorous Situations
Ever Witnessed on Baseball Field
Umpire Finally Straight
ened Things Out.

The following humorous story of the
baseball field is related by Bill Speas,
outfielder Of the Portland team OF
the Pacific Coast league, and prob
ably is one of the most humorous
things witnessed on a baseball field.
Incidentally, the story has been told
and retold by prominent players in
the two major leagues.
you might not believe this" says
Speas, but I've got several clippings
to prove it. 1t happened In 1906 in the
Pennsylvania and Ohio league. / was
playing with Mansfield, and Doc
Bailey, the old-time Columbus pitcher
was doing the pitching for US. Our
opponents had us beaten, about 40 to o.
when one of them hit a ball and
slammed it down the right field foul
line. The umpire threw In another
Then he hit one at me In left, and
after breaking my neck to keep It.
from rolling into the next state, I
got it and threw 1t in to the plate,
only 1t hit the grandstand instead.
well, in the meantime, the field
ers had recovered the foul balls and
the shortstop had one running a man
down between second and third, and
the second baseman had the other
trying to catch a mar between first
and second. The catcher was chasing
the ball l threw in. It looked like q
fire in a Chinese laundry the way
everybody was running around. I
was almost sick from laughing out
there in left field.
THE umpire eventually ruled the
foul balls out Of play and held that
the ball l threw at the grandstand
was the right one. But that does not
change the fact that there were three
balls in play all at one time"
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-06-22

STORIES

Tom Downey, who once was with
the Phillies, has announced his re-
tirement from baseball.
Stallings is out with a prediction
that the Braves will win the National
league pennant this year.
Jimmy O'Neill of Minooka has been
sold by the Boston Americans to the
Buffalo club of the international
league.
This is Roy Hartzell's sixth year
South with the New Yorks. And it's
going to be my best, too" said the
veteran.
Bill Luyster, the former Hartford
pitcher, will be field captain of the
Lawrence club, under Jesse Burkett,
this season.
Nick Altrock will this year, as here
tofore, have practical charge Of devel-
oping the recruit pitching material Of
the Nationals.
Joe Riggert VIII chase flies II cen
ter field for Mike Kelley's st. Paul
team in the American Association,
again this season.
Freddy Thomas, the New Orleans
recruit, is said to have the edge on
the other third base candidates for
the Cleveland team.
E. A. Duffy, last years premier hur.
Ter of the Youngstown club, will wear
a Grand Rapids uniform in the Gen.
trail league this season.
Ralph Capron, who, it is recalled,
had a brief trial with the Phillies sew
eral easons ago, has retired perma-
nently from the diamond.
Jimmy Burke, one of Hughey Jen-
nings' many assistants, Is endeavoring
to make Grover Loudermilk resort to
curve balls this summer.
Marty Berghammer, the Pittsburgh
Fed. who is to play with the st. Paul
team next year, is a classy infielder,
according to Joe Tinker.
The release by Salt Lake of the
veteran pitcher, Jack Killilay, proba-
bly, means he is through. He was let
go to make room for Tom Hughes.
One of the innovations of the new
Eastern league provides for admission
free-except grand stand-for ladies
OF all days except Saturdays and holt
days.
John Bates, who played in the Rich
mond outfield last year after his re-
lease by the Federals Of Baltimore,
will be with the Baltimore Orioles
this year.
Harry Damrau. the Harlem third
baseman, whom Connie Mack released
recently to Raleigh Of the North Caro-
lima league. will very likely get q trial
with Richmond.
Bobby veach regards J. Weldon
Wyckoff a. one Of the six greatest
pitchers he ever faced. WyckoR
wants to make $50 other batsmen
think the same thing this year.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-06-22
WORTH OF BASEBALL PLAYER
Secretary Foster of New York Giants
Says $4,000 Is Too Much to
Pay for Any Man.

Is any baseball player worth to any
club an outlay Of $4,000 for one sea
son?
This interesting question arose re-
Gently at the headquarters Of the
Giants in the Fifth avenue building
during a discussion Of what it would
cost to secure the services of Home
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-06-22
SOME OF GREAT SHORTSTOPS
Bancroft Of Philadelphia Nationals
Makes Fans Forget Meanwhile
and Other Players.

So wonderful has been the showing
OF Dave Bancroft, both as a fielder and
rs a batsman. that he is now rated as
one of the best In the country.
Dave is making fans forget Maran-
Vile and others. Some Of the great
est shortstops the game ever knew
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-06-22

NOTES.

Bill Killefer Of the Quakers believes
that his arm is rounding into shape.
Cincinnati fans mostly are pro and
o fol. the Reds-mostly con, If the
Reds lose.
There are q few Fed parks about
the country that would look good
planted with early potatoes.
Fielder Jones has great hopes OF
Bob Groom making good for the
Browns the coming season.
Bob Veach has been troubled this
spring with a weak ankle, sustained
the first day he appeared in uniform.
Johnnie Evers says the Braves will
win the 1915 flag in the National. The
firecracker is not alone In this belief.
Andy Mcconnell. former White Sox
player. has been sold by Syracuse to
Utica, N. ", which team he win man.
age. L
Catcher Lynn may resemble Schalk
in that both wear gloves, masks, shin
and chest protectors.
Ray Morgan Of the Senators. who 10
inclined to be temperamentai, has con-
WINGED Manager Grinith that he win
try every minute this year.
Rankin Johnson. former Red Sox
pitcher. and last year with the Chifeds
and Tcrrapins. II to pitch for Fort
Worth. Tex. this year.
Connie Mack A said to have several
SURPRISES A store for the baseball fans
IN 1916. The leader Of the Athletics
! may have two new men ON his inneld.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-06-22
NEW JOB. FOR BRIscoE LORD
Former Athletic outfielder and Man
aaer Of Southern League Cham
plons, With Independents.

Bris Lord, former Athletic and
cleveland outfielder and later manager
in the Southern league. where he pi-
soted two winning teams and got his
<king papers from both as thanks,
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-06-22
League Star 10 Passed.

Another former major league star
who made the mistake of casting his
lot with the Feds went down the line
when the Chicago Cubs released
Pitcher AID Brennan to the st. Paul
Club Of the American association
Brennan was n of the FIRST players
Of any note to enlist with the outlaw
movement.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-06-22
Tom Martin Rst,rss.

Tommy Martin. who has been con
nected with the Buffalo International
league club for years a. secretary, has
retired and viii be succeeded by James
Austin. Martin may possibly accept
IN oficial position with the Boston
Braves. ~ he and 0sorgS ,staIlinu are
clnae associates.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-06-22

Bob Emslie, the veteran upmire,
who will start his thirty-irst year In
harness this season. has been through
al Of the baseball wars. from the
Union-Association conflict to the late
Federal league affair.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-06-22

have played with the Phillies. Bob AL
len was classy rs years ago, and one
year he made a record for chances
accepted by a shortstop which was not
broken until 1914, when Meanwhile
made a new mark.
Then along came Monte Cross, who
didn't have to doff his cap to any short
stop when he was a Quaker. Mike
Doolan was the third on the list, and
now comes Bancroft.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-06-22

TannshIlI Goes to Minors.
The veteran Lee Tannehm has been
signed to play third base with the
South Bend Central league team.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-06-22

Bobby veach regards J. Weldon
Wyckoft a. one OF the six greatest
pitchers he ever faced. Wycko6
wants to make $50 other batsmen
think the same thing this year.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-06-22

Harry Damrau. the Harlem third
baseman, whom Connie Mack released
recently to Raleigh Of the North Caro-
lima league. viii very likely get q trial
with Richmond.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1916-12-21

With wives and mothers dear, and
sweethearts in their bloom.
They drank long life to ladies bright,
And to their lovers tall.
While glasses clinked and laughter.
light,
Rang round the stately hall.
Fair Kate unto her lover true
Then blushingly did say
These magic apple seeds take with
you:
When at dawn you sail away;
And that they may be sign
That you will love me evermore.
Pray plant these truelove seeds OF
mine
On Columbia's fertile shore.
"And so Loves apple seeds were
carried to this far western slope;
And here they thrived and prospered
beyond the lovers fondest hope
In far away Vancouver Fort, to
Indians wondering eyes,
A lordly apple tree soon fiung greer
banners to the skies. -,
Its offspring now are scattered wide
Der the broad Pacific Coast.
Their luscious apples are our pride.
The orchard queen, the poets boast.
Their choice fruit they are lending,
With cool shade for you and me;
While thousands we are sending
To London Ger the sea.
So now we bless the lady fair
And bless her lover tall.
Who planted here with tender care
Sweet apples for US all.
"And now on the occasion OF tn
meeting of this society in the beautifu
and fertile Hood River Valley. know
the world over for its luscious and un
excelled apples. ! think it is entirel
fitting that a souvenir from the oldes
ample tree in the Pacific Northwes
should be presented to this soci, ty."
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1916-12-21
Sinnott Sends Seeds

Congressman Nick Sinnott has re-
ouested the Glacier to assist him in
the distribution of the government
vegetable and flower seeds allotted to
him for this community by the Depart.
ment of Agriculture. This method of
distributing seeds through cooperation
with the newspapers of his district
was first tried by our congressman last
year. 1t worked SO satisfactorily that
be is repeating it this year: 1t was
found that this method got the seeds
in the hands of those really desiring
them, and SO was far better than the
method of sending them out indiscrim'
inately.
Sinnott also requested US to an
nounce that he retained small guam
tity of the seed at his office in Wash
ington, Room 494 House of Represen
tatives. Anyone failing to obtair
seeds otherwise may thus get then
directly by writing him there, so loni
as the supply lasts.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1916-12-21
AT new ELECTRIC
Today

H. B. Warner and Enid Markey in a
Triangle drama of present day
warfare, "Shell 49," In this drama
of the invisatle fighting units popular
ly designated as the secret service,
Warner plays trio-partiof newspaper
cores pondent, German officer and
English lieutenant, who in reality is an
intrepid secret service officer in the i
employ of the British government. His
identity is a mystery to all with whom
he comes in contact. but his credentials
are never questioned and thus he has
the freedom of all the territory in the |
fighting zone. The big moment in the
play arrives when he is forced to de.
eide whether he is really human be-
ing with heart and red hot blood, or
only thinking machine without con-
science that is manipulated from mill
tary headquarters.
While this production is staged in the
atmosphere of the war zone and the
spectacular military element is pre-
dominant, the intermezzo of human ill.,
terest and love is heard above the in
trigues and din of shot and shell.
Also a two leel comedy, Puppets.
Friday and Saturday
Ann penningt ton, one of Paramount's
daintiest stars, in "Susie Snowflake"
There is something irresistibly appeal
ing about the bewitching little heroine
of this unique photoplay, and as Susie
Miss Pennington has caught all the
charm and pquancy of the little dancer
who scandalizes her maidenly aunts and
sets her home village agog when she
brings her Broadway ideals into the
community. But there is lot Of real
character and answering loyalty in
Susie, as she proves when she is put to
the test. To make the interest of this
Paramount picture complete, there is a
lover-a real one -and another chap
who hopes to win Susie's love through
his money bags, and an old rascal who
mistakes Susie for an unsophisticated
little darling until she convinces him
that it is emphatically otherwise.
Also dandy one reel comedy.
Sunday
One dav only. Wilfred Lucas and
Bessie Love in a personally guaranteed
! Triangle drama, "Hell to Pay Austin. u
J Also a two reel Keystone, "His Win
: ning Punch. "
Monday
: Christmas Special show Monday
: Dec. 25.
+. Tuesday
Pauline Frederick in "The World'l
D Great Snare" A thrilling and intens'
z story by far exceeding any of Mis-
Frederick's former offerings.
V. M. Kolstad at the organ.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1916-12-21
c. B. Compton Gets Verdict

The jury Friday night 10 the case of
C. B. Compton vs. W. r. Wahrer, re-
turned a verdict in favor of TIE plain
tiff, who sought recovery Of $3.50,
expended according to the complaint in
the repair of harness and a buggy
damaged one night last summer when
a horse being hitcned by the plaintiff
was frightened by the defendant turn
ing on his automobile lights suddenly
and caused to run away.
G.. D. Nickelsen was counsel fof
plaintiff, while ]. n. Hszlett repre-
septed Mr.. Wahrer.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1916-12-21
Sound Man Studies Fruit Methods

H. R. Dickson. a fruit 'grower of
East Sound, Wash, who has spent the
past two months here making study
of the methods of harvesting and pack
ing apples, returned home last week.
Mr.. dickson spent the past summer
with the Dufur Orchard Co. of south
ern Wasco county. studying methods Of
summer cultivation.
Mr.. Dickson says that many of the
islands of the Puget Sound region are
being devoted to fruit raising.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1916-12-21

Thirty acres irrigation water under
East Fork for Rent. r. W. Arens. n30tf
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1916-12-21

BUY Furniture for Christmas" E.
A. Franz Co.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-21

If everything was sold in as liberal
and fair manner as Cranes Drug
store are selling Seminars New,
Concentrated Expectorant, absolutely
no cause for complaint or dissatisfac.
tion could possibly arise from anyone.
These druggists say-"Buy bottle of
this remedy and try It for Bronchitis,
Whooping Cough Severe Cough, Group
or any bronchial affection, and we
will return your money, just as we do
with SchIffman' s famous Asthmador, II
it does not give satisfaction, or IL not
found the best remedy ever used for,
any Of these complaints" Why not.
take advantage Of this guarantee and
try this medicine, and get your money.
back. rather than buying another pure.
.1y on the exaggerated claims OF Its
manufacturer or on the strength OF
testimonials from others and run the
chance Of getting something worth.
less and also wasting your money?
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-21
PHARoAH's RUN.

Ollie Smith spent Sunday with her
Sister, Mrs. Gladys Tennent, of Fair
mont.
fReys. Jarvice and Chapman have
closed their union meeting at Ar.
nettsvtIle.
John Thorn attended the quarterly
meeting at Hagans Saturday and Sun.
day.
Rasta Straight was business call
erin Fairrnont Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Angles and III.
tie daughter, Silvia. spent Sunday with
Sffiends in Grant Town.
Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Rice and chill.
dren spent Sunday with friends at
Royal.
Elsie Rice, Mabel Keefover, EN-.
ma Rice and Joseph Straight spent
saturday evening with Mr.. and Mrs.
8CIarence Smith.
Jim Smith, of Heights, spent Satur:
day evening with J. @. Rice.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smith and Miss
TIazelHF1oyd were at ]. P. straight's
Saturday evening Of last week.
Miss Cora Valentine was IN Fair.
mont Saturday.
SOcal Williams has been staying with
Mrs. Cluster Satterfeid of Rivesville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Valentine
were at j. g. Rice's recently.
we were all sorry to hear of the
death of Testus Michaels, OF Indian
Greek. near Hagans, He was well.
known in this community being the
father OF Mr. jennie Michaels and
Mrs. Nora BakerIof this place. He
was the father ofiseven children, his
vile and two" children are deceased.
Interment was made in the Michael
cemetery.
Mabel Keefover, Elsie Rice and
RastaS Straight were visitors Of our
school children and teacher Wednes;
day afternoon.
luther and Charles Smith were visit.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-21
So e1did Laxative
for EZderlY People
HAS EEEN PRESCRIBED BY WELL
M kNoWFa PHYSICIAN Fo r
n n MANY YEARS.

The inarmities of age are especially
.manifest!in a tend encys to constipation,
and call for treatme emit that will afford
relief in an easy. natural manner. The
rapid action OF cathartic remedies and
.purgatiyes that shock the system
should be avoided, more especially as
the relief they OFFER is only temporary
and is usually more than Offset by
disturbance to the vital organs caused
by their violent action.
Nearly thirty years ago Dr.. W.. B.
Caldwell, Monticello, ILL.,. prescribed q
compound Of simp laxative herbs that
has since become the standard house
hold remedy in thousands Of homes.
3Itacts easily and gently, yet with pos
tive eject, without gripping or other
pain or, discomf fort. Mrs. Rachel Allen,
Galesburg, 5Kans., is seventy:one years
old, and after using q bottle OF DIR.
,Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, wrote that
&c had done her al world of good and
that she intends to keep!tt inthe house
always.
Druggists sell DE-. caldwell's syrur
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-21
FOR BRONCHITIS, YHOOPING COUGH,
GROUP, COUGHS AND COLDS
Make the best Remedy at Home for so

In buying this remedy besides Sc
curing sanSS absolute guarantee of@ita
efficiency from these druggists; you
also get about eight times as much
medicine as you wouldin buying most
any. OF the old-fashioned, ready-made
kinds, which average from 20 to go
teaspoonful, because soc worth makes
Ia whole pint (12stteaspoonsful when,
mixed at home with simply one pint
OF sugar and one-half pint of water.
This remedy positively does, not con.
taia ch1oroform, opium, morphine or
any other narcotic. tits pleasantsto
take and the children are fond Of 1t.
You will be the sole Judge. and under
this positive guarantee e5solutelytno
risk Is run in buying this remedy.
Druggists everywhere are authorized
to sell It under the same guarantee as
5schitfmann's famous Asthmador of
money Back II not perfectly satisfac.
tory. r. ]. schttfmann, Proprietor, St.
Paul MINI.