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Newspaper
Elizabeth Daily Journal
Location
Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1908
Page
5
A fragmentary report notes a dangerous running game by one pitcher and several hits by Smith for the losers. It mentions a postponed meeting of the league and shifts in game scheduling with a nine-inning set moved to tomorrow and a Bricklayers versus Machine Shop contest rescheduled for Saturday.
The report covers the 1000 yard match at Camp Perry with Private Irvin Iot of the Fourth Regiment taking second prize in the Leech Cup, and Lt Col Arthur Rowland of Newark scoring 94. The Second New Jersey Regiment competes in the 1000 yard regimental match finish, while the Second Massachusetts and others post scores in the Herrick match. Newark and New Jersey figures feature prominently in the coverage of results and participants, with detailed line scores and team names noted.
Billy Boyd a famed early era con man who swindled money in races and bets. He teamed with a Canadian organizer to fix a St Louis sprint and win thousands before being exposed and fleeing. A police warrant followed, leading to arrest, conviction and a two year sentence ending his political hopes.
The Fresh Air Club announces its second outing to be held next Thursday. Two new members, Walter Jeins of Boston and Ninna Morris, will be initiated during the event.
Three styles of ryde races attract followers of the short. A tandem team race a half-mile repechage handicap and a twenty-five mile open are on the card for next Sunday afternoon at the Newark Velodrome. Also a half mile novice race will round out the program.
The Irmaides and Kenilworthers seek post Labor Day schedules with a 10 to 13 year old team. William Murdock and Moran join the St Louis club while Newark changes boost Highlanders and Hilltoppers. Newark Giants to face Plainfield Colored Giants at Wright Street grounds Saturday.
The Lipton Cup series gain was declared yesterday as the race off buoys marking the course were sent in a heavy wind.
A surgeon’s wife and daughter Dorothy uncover a trunk Photograph showing a girl with one leg. The story hints at past operations yielding amputations in the surgeon’s family and a mystery tied to a childhood image.
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