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Newspaper
Elizabeth Daily Journal
Location
Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1908
Page
9
The North Enda of Newark defeated Elizabeth in three straight games as Harper topped scoring with 209 and 242, Austin averaged 204.1, and the team posted a 1 030 in the second game, the highest total yet in the league. Nolte contributed 204 in the second game.
Rutgers 1012 failed to appear for a game against the Clark Day Club. The Day Club led early with Laghren and Kirkland scoring, Battin’s squad pulling away in the second period as gaps widened and rough play increased. The final score and additional details were not fully reported.
Elizabeths faltered in the second match as Eastern Stars posted 881 while Elizabeths could manage 804. Earlier they won the first game 810 to 799 and finally nearly upset the leaders finishing five pins short. Murray topped Elizabeths with 190 in the opener and Siantiva led the final with 177.
New Brunswick defeated Paterson in three tight games at home. The roll-off score 106 to 79 favored New Brunswick after a 884 pin tie in the second game. Burton known as The Silent Bowler led with a 220 for the series 206 average.
Last night at Sacager Hall Edelweiss Bowling Club posted strong scores with Mrs. Treptow high at 161. Mrs. Kintner scored 151 158 and 140 while many players posted 115 to 199 across twenty four games, highlighting a vibrant women’s club meet.
Battin High plans a trip to Paterson tomorrow to face Paterson High’s first and second teams. Last season Battin lost at Paterson and defeated them at Elizabeth, and this year they seek both victories. The squad departs from the trolley station at 2 15 P M.
The trotting race scheduled at Fleming’s Joe M. at Bauerg Roadhouse on Saturday afternoon is postponed due to a nail injury crippling the horse. The match will be rescheduled once the animal recovers.
The article urges proceeding with winter sports, urging skates skis snowshoes and ice yachting. It notes improved outlook for organized winter sports, growing ice yachting demand, and that hockey should lead in winter sports, with few organized leagues and more individual clubs in the United States.
Newark trails in the Eastern League five man title race as New Haven gains to within a shade of the lead. Noack shines in singles with scores hitting 267 and 243 as Newark wins two of three in the two and three man bouts, but loses decisive five man match.
Elizabeth Central overwhelmed Watts Campbell with a three straight win in the Mercantile League. The locals averaged near 900 and secured a 21-pin finale win as Weigand led with 236 and 208 in the series, totaling a 205 average.
Athletes not yet in AAU or affiliated bodies may obtain entry forms at the Journal office or by mailing to the Sporting Editor. A meeting Monday night will select race officials for the January 2 event. Interest runs high as county runners prepare, promising a strong field and enthusiastic spectators.
Central Railroad See forms an athletic association and tries out a five with the Clark Seniors. John Benner returns to line with old teammates as a strong shooting battery is built. Yankee A C team also on schedule with dancing by Willover’s orchestra and a busy night ahead.
Westfield Golf Club of Westfield announces a winter program for members with events planned by a committee led by Dr W E Tuttle. The first event is a beefsteak dinner on a Saturday evening from 7 to 9. Over 60 members have signed up as the club lists 350 active non resident and family members. A New Year’s dance and a minstrel show with a card party are planned. W R Davie joins the board of governors replacing the resigning H W Gladwin.
The Buffers defeated the Motors in a postponed Journal Singer League match at the T A RS alleys. Buffers averaged over 800 with high team score 778 by the Motors in the final game. Finnegan led the winners with 234 in the last game and Frantz posted an even in the first contest.
A Battin Annex event last night drew about 200 attendees for a cake and candy sale benefiting the boys and girls basketball teams. Booths were festively decorated with cakes, candy, lemonade, ice cream, and refreshments served by student volunteers and teachers chaperoning the event.
A Star Bowling Academy night event featuring the Nits Happy Levers and Winsomes was postponed indefinitely. Also, a Bismarck Tribune quip questions amateur performance and a four year old’s misadventure ends with a mother’s shout.
The Battin Seconds defeated the Annex 29 to 14 after a rugged game noted for teamwork and passing. Heller led Battin with six baskets, while McGinnis and Bird sparked Annex offense despite the loss.
The National Interstate League game between Songy Vie Elisabeth and Newark was delayed at the request of Lee Johns owner of the allegs and Newark quintet captain. A schedule mix up at Essex county pin knights caused a second postponement and both teams must reschedule.
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