Judge — October 19, 1912 — page 8: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This political cartoon satirizes a baseball game as metaphor for a conflict or competition. Various animal characters labeled with terms like "Roosters," "The Argot," "Runner Safe," "The Umpire," "Coaching," "A Safe Steal," and "Fly Catch" participate in the action. The central hippo-like figure likely represents a major political or social entity. The scattered players, umpire, and coaching figures suggest competing forces or parties in some dispute. The title "Game Called" implies the contest has ended or been stopped. Without knowing Judge magazine's publication date or specific political context, the exact figures remain unclear. However, the cartoon uses baseball's familiar rules and drama to comment on contemporary political maneuvering or athletic/competitive scandals of its era.