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Elizabeth Daily Journal

Location

Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1908

Page

4

Americans Blame English At Olympic Rifle Match

Major Martin reveals the American team faced hostile English officials in London. He notes wresting respect from Bisley lines, compares rifle conditions, and recalls how wind and ground affected shooting. He praises American discipline, contrasts gear and practice, and recalls winning Palma and setting marks.

Deninot Washington Tm City London Drain Min Rife Im B. Martin Central Ni 1 Rife Association la Superior Tim Bisley Hinsley America Tynan Pieley Camp Perry Amer Canada

Team Selection Reflects Duty and Unity in Match

The captain explains choosing the team from ten men focused on teamwork rather than high individual scores. Major Martin and Leushmer, not friends, accepted staff picks after private talks. Both Parker and Leushmer then led with the two highest scores in the international match, following the captain’s authority without dispute.

Martin Leushmer Rach Tach

Elizabeth High At Wawayanda Camp Highlights Athletic Rivalry

Camp Wawayands, run under State supervision, hosted about 300 campers and 100 visitors this season. Elizabeth High led the athletic points with 97, Montclair 83, Newark 70, Orange 56, Ridgewood 0 in a state youth program featuring mountain activities and aquatic events.

CG. Ay Huth Ned Elizabeth Worl Charles R. Scott Raymond P. White Ridgewood Accreta Elisabeth Newark Orange Montclair Mortistown Camp Wawayands I der

British tennis players to sail for New York for preliminary rounds

Reports from New York on August 13 describe the British Lawn Tennis Association sending Mod, Rifehle and J. A. Marte to New York at month end for preliminary rounds of a doubles event. The draw places the Fast and South teams against each other, with Western players receiving a bye and awaiting Friday’s winner. The victors will challenge Newport for National titles.

Tandon Aseociation Hana America Australia Mod Rifehle J. A. Marte New York Bant Va. Weal Ve Yenterluy Lantoa Alll Remkinny Newport

Two Giant Teams to Play Sunday in Double Header

Manager Burke of the Stare postpones a Rahway game to next Saturday to host a double header Sunday with the Cuban Giants and the Royal Giants. Burke's Stare will meet the winner of the game between the two colored teams as intense rivalry runs high.

Burke Rahway Cuban Giants Royal Giants

League Games And Standings Of Clubs

League games and standings are listed with matchups including Duffalo at Jeremy City roonester at Providence Montreal at Baltimore and Toronto at Newark Games To-morrow Montreal at Jorney City Buffalo at Baltionote None scheduled today

Duffalo Jeremy City Roonester Providence Montreal Baltimore Toronto Newark Jorney City Buffalo Baltionote Butalo Oha Eae Rochewier City Bee Newark-Rogher Frovidenow Jersey City

Budding Philologist In Aquirky Sep Delineator Note

A fragment from the September Delineator describes Bobbie anet B. spotting a cow grazing near his mother's flower bed. He shouts Seatt moat and is excited by the scene, while Wirbbie tells Aimy to acow l.

Bobbie Anet B

Puzzle Caption From The Journal's Daily Puzzle

The text describes a train engineer Big Jim noting a cylinder head blowout an hour after departure causing two hours’ delay. It contrasts that if the accident occurred fifty miles farther, arrival would be forty minutes sooner. It ends with economic wordplay about price differences and moods, but the readable facts focus on a mechanical delay and hypothetical earlier incident altering arrival time.

Big Jim Cylinderhead

Standards and Hilltopa Play Eight Innings In Rain

Rain interrupted action but teams pushed through eight innings at South Broad arrest grounds yesterday. Standards and Hilltopa combined for a 3-3 tie after nine hits and several sacrifices. The Standards scored once in the first inning and again later, while Hilltopa contributed a pair of runs through timely hits and baserunning.

Hilltopa South Broad

Jack Leyburn Wins Over Sweet Marie at Belmont Race

Jack Leyburn, owned by State Senator James P. McNichol of Philadelphia, won the Belmont Park match race over Sweet Marie owned by William Bradley of New York in straight heats and set a new track record.

Philadelphia Jack Layburn James P. McNichol Sweet Marie William Bradley New York Belmont Track Tork Leyburn Crady Sweek Marte Andre Z Bay Loty

Men May Compete At Philadelphia In National Games

The Young Men's Catholic Lyceum of St Patrick's Church prepares its rooms and facilities for athletics. Six track team members are likely to travel to Philadelphia for the Catholic Young Men's National Union games on September 2 to 4, with contenders including Williamson, Edward Flynn, Thomas Carr, and John Meehan.

Catholic Lyceum St. Patrick's Church Catholic Young Men’s National Union Philadelphia Lyceum Williamson Newark Edward Flynn Thomas Carr John Meehan

Elizabeth Oarsman Wins Two Trophies At Deal Lake Race

Alexander R. Corbet Jr of Ocean Grove won a pair of trophies in a two pair event at Deal Lake on Monday. Corbet rowed with John Dutcher to win another trophy. Dutcher is son of Ray Dutcher formerly of Roselle. Corbet donated seventeen canopies to the Elizabeth Orphan Anglus meal for the asylum outing at the Grove and was officially thanked.

Deal Lake Alexander R. Corbet, Jr Ree Street Bethanyblock Ocean Grove Corbet John Dutcher Eich Utcher Wotf Ray Dutcher Roselle the Grove

Marathon Trophy Exhibited In New York

New York Aug 12 John Hayens Marather trophy is on display at the Irish-American Athletic Club on East Sixtieth Street likely to be shown at the Hall during the Olympic celebration. A salute for athletes will be at City Hall by Harley A machine guns planned. A reviewing stand will be set at Madison Square for the parade with P J Conway chairing the plan and scope committee. The American team athletes are expected to arrive on the 20th if possible.

New York John Hayens Marather A. C East Sixtieth Street Crome Peny City Hall Hattery A Madison Square P. J. Conway

Lipton Ready to Challenge for America’s Cup

Sim Thomas confident as Shamrock dominates regattas this year in home waters. Lipton aims to issue a Sandy Hook race challenge within six weeks for August 1909, hoping the New York Yacht Club will accept, while Sir Thomas declines UK club sponsorship.

London Shamrock Thormas Lipton Sandy Hook New” York Yacht Club Thomas

Goshen Trotting Meeting to Proceed After New Entries

At a meeting of the Orange County Driving Park Association directors it was decided to hold a three day Goshen trotting meeting on August 36 and 7. President Hoekannounced the meeting had been called off due to scarce entries, but additional entries have since arrived, ensuring satisfactory cards.

Wuiddietown N- XY Orange County Driving Park Association Apust Hoek

Binger Game Postponed In Weather Affected Match

The upcoming game between the Singer Millin Ameras and its opponent was postponed due to rain. Both teams have strengthened their rosters for the anticipated battle as they sit second and still seek a loss free record, generating strong local interest.

More Teams for Race at Lake Ropatcong Excursion

The lake event gathers additional teams for the race with Lavere's feature and Suihanin Magnet drawing attention. Aimed at showcasing regional athletic talent and added competition on the course.

Ropatcong- Mene Lavere

War Over Atlantic League Clash At Wilkes-Barre

Wilkes-Barre reports President John H. Farrell of the New York State League vows strong action against the Atlantic League invasion. He accuses Dobbins of door statuses, denies protection, and outlines outlaw league warfare including schedule shifts and crowd tactics to undermine Atlantic League attendance.

Wilkes-Barre John H. Farrell New York State League Minor Leagues Atlantic League Outlaw League Dobbins Dobbing Farrell Andrew J." Lynch Iari-State New York State

Detroit Motor Cycle Club President Faces Warrant

Detroit police seek a warrant against a patrolman who is president of the Detroit Motor Cycle Club over alleged violations of motor vehicle license laws. The case aims to set a legal precedent and is expected to attract attention from riders citywide.

Detroit Detroit Motor Cycle Club

Knights of Columbus Athletic Association Field Meet Opens

The Knights of Columbus Athletic Association holds its annual field meet at 2 o clock. Members and friends from all parts of the country attend. Entries are large with many events including a mile relay and public school races. Prizes include a gold medal and silver medals for top places.

Knights of Columbus Athletic Association Lane Newark Scowl

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