Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 163, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 July 1916 — THORPE IS A BASEBALL STAR [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

THORPE IS A BASEBALL STAR

Minneapolis Critic Says Former New York Player Is Headed for the Major League Again. In Minneapolis they regard “Jim” Thorpe, one-time Giant, as a real baseball star. Head what one critic has to say about him: "Thorpe is headed for the major league again. The Milwaukee left fielder is playing in the hope he will be

recalled next year. In the American association the Indian has performed In wonderful style. Hitting right handed, he has shown much ability; in fact, he seems to be a natural righthanded batter. His speed on the bases is dazzling and his fielding and throwing all that could be desired.”

Jim Thorpe.