Judge, 1915-06-12 · page 18 of 24
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This page is primarily **advertising** with one notable editorial feature: "Yarns of the Ballplayers" by Ed A. Goewey, recounting an anecdote by John ("Stuffy") McInnis of the Philadelphia Athletics. The story illustrates **early 20th-century baseball culture**: McInnis overhears a stranger at training camp insulting him, then later confronts the man sarcastically, prompting his embarrassed exit. The narrative then shifts to a Philadelphia Giants encounter where player Fred Tenny responds to "Big Chief" Meyers' dismissive comments about left-handed ("south-paw") players. The humor relies on **localized baseball gossip** and player personalities recognizable to contemporary readers—particularly figures in Connie Mack's Athletics organization and John McGraw's Giants. The punchline about "nuts" (crazy people) and the implied comeuppance of the insults would have amused readers familiar with these rival teams' competitive dynamics. The page is otherwise filled with period advertisements for medical liniments, hotels, and watches.
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