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Newspaper

Elizabeth Daily Journal

Location

Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1908

Page

9

Officials for Big Race to Be Picked

Delegates from clubs entering the January 2 road race will nominate four officials each for selection. An Amateur Athletic Union sanction is sought, and only registered athletes may start. Runners should submit registration blanks now to avoid delays. The event draws strong interest as teams vie for the Journal prize, with Billy West expected to contend for individual honors.

Herbert E Manuel Toorrow Amateur Athletic Union of North America Trenteenth Billy” West Amherat Roselle Casino West Darkhors Rahway Avenue East’ Jersey Thi Anadtar Oe Chicure

Factory Wins First of Series Against Valleys

Factory wins the opening game of the series against Valleys by a total score of 205 pins. The match marks three straight victories for Factory and highlights a tight first game with Fareees and others contributing to the win.

Faca Oen Tes Yrae Brennan Williamson Teamey Bucher Eyeeeyeere M Osborne Mo Walsh Tenney O'Brien

Masquerade Opens Citys Largest Roller Rink

Between 300 and 400 roller skaters gathered Saturday at Liberty Roller Skating Rink on Elizabeth avenue near Third street for a masquerade carnival marking the new rink's opening. James Dowd won the mens prize in a composite loud costume while Miss Anna Omm captured the womens top prize in a Mexican girl outfit as Hallforster’s orchestra supplied the music.

Quien Liberty Elizabeth Avenue Third Street Second East Jersey James Dowd Mias Anna Omm Hallforster

Winged Foot Five Upsets Newark Turn Verein Juniors

Bayonne based Winged Foot Five challenged the ill Turners and then clashed with the Clark team, leading 14-12 at first clock. In the second half Clark rallied to win 28-18 while injuries unsettled both sides. Trimble and Cunningham reinforced Bayonne and Clark, with drills revealing borrowed plays and altered lineups.

Newark Turn Verein Swift Cla Winged Foot Five Bayonne Clarks McCormick Quien Tom Trimble Tom Trimble Clark Cunningham Bayonnes Soest Eddie Drumm Laurie Clark Juniors Kirkland Drumm Jeter Ferguson Racee Laurie O Trimble Firs Hal Feinberg Conboyle Jacks Samuels Halohn Nolan Dan Hall Pares Getzel

Quaruple Tie Tops New Jersey National League Standings

Orange quintet leads with ten wins and two losses while four teams tied for second: Elizabeth Stars Rosevilles Oxfords and Tuxedos. Murray leads individuals at 205.7 after twelve games, Bucher 189.8 for Elizabeth with a high 246, Raba 186.1, Clausa 184.7, O Donnell 181.4, Burke 176.2.

Elizabeth New Jersey Orange Rosevilles Oxfords Tuxedos Elizabetha Murray Bucher Elizabeth End Raba Clausa Clauss O'Donnell Burke

Tenth Place for Locals in United American Mechanics Bowling

The Elizabeths sit tenth in the Junior Order of United American Mechanics league with twenty wins and thirteen losses. Mason leads Elizabeth averages at 177.6 across nine games, while Stegmeier posts 171.28 over thirty games. Halseys top the standings with 883.2 team average and 25 wins.

Elizabeths United American Mechanics Waynes Elizabeth Mason Tiesch Essex Stegmeier C. Murray Gammell

Australians Favor Burns in Johnson Bout

Sydney observers rate Johnson’s chances as slim to win from Burns in the upcoming match. Experts note Burns’ clever defense challenges Johnson’s huskiness, with Burns appearing more nervous due to higher stakes and racial tensions. Confidence runs high for Burns and bets favor him as the fight nears.

Sydney N.S. W Jack Johnson Tommy Burns Burns Johnson

Christmas Gift Items for Men in Local Ads

Readable ad snippet shows men's gifts with prices from silk suspenders to umbrellas. Items include collars, bags, and assorted accessories with price ranges noted. The listing suggests a holiday sale focusing on practical apparel and accessory gifts.

First Half Summary of Journal Singer Page Fragment

The readable text fragment hints at a local news page item about tax changes or assessments. It mentions civic or municipal topics with potential names and places obscured by OCR errors. No clear events, dates, or persons are recoverable from the fragment as presented.

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Elizabeth Bowlers Face Passaic Team In Local Clash

Elizabeth Club Athletics host Passaic aggregation as light week for local bowlers aims to avoid Christmas Eve or night matches. Nolte and crew seek at least one win, while the Elizabeths’ strong lineup with West brothers Pope Clauss and Nolte eyes victory. Elizabeths in National Interstate League travel to Paterson Wednesday to face Paterson bowlers. third place in standings motivates two-game bid. Local Mercantile League action vs Electric Motor planned tomorrow as Elizabeth Centrals push a strong pace.

Elizabeth Elizabeth Club Nolte Elizabeths West Brothers Pope Clauss Paterson Silk City Order United American Mechanics Oxford New Jersey Elizabeth Centrals

Weekly Bowling Leagues Schedule and Matchups

Interstate League games set this week with Newark at New York and Brunswick at Jersey City. Junior Order League features Fulete re and Adams amid other pairings. New Jersey National Tourney includes Equitable and Oxford Tourney teams in scheduled matches.

North End New York Passaic Elisabeth Roseville Newark Bay Jersey Montclair New Brunswick Trenton New Haven Brooklethenny Tnterson Brunswick Adams Haley Va East Orange Oggper Dix Edinestay Runyon Newark Ruck Ve. Lewton New Jersey Equitable Bed Cid Bert Tachher Wiantia Bergen Petal National Turners

Big Attraction Downtown Tonight

Parish Hall hosts a court contest featuring a well traveled team touted for strong defense. The event promises orchestral music and a festive atmosphere as fans expect a competitive game on downtown streets.

Court Street

Plainfield Y M C A Loses to Newark High 18 to 8

Plainfield YMCA basketball team traveled to Newark Saturday night and lost to Newark High 18 to 8 in the YMCA gym. Newark led 8-0 after the first period, Plainfield surged in the second but Newark answered to seal a nine point victory.

Newark Newark High Plainfielders Newarkers Union County Newark H Plainfield Y M.C. A Bogardus Night Guard Werea Maxwell Aeee Mackey

Simons Wins Fifth Manvel Trophy Cross Country Race

Jack Simons took first in the fifth annual cross country for the Manvel trophy at Pingry on a snow altered five mile course. Barr finished twenty yards back, with Allen close in third. Chaffe did not finish due to an injury. Time was 7 minutes 27 seconds. the event drew strong undergraduate and alumni support.

Jack Simons Pingry Salem Mills Suburban Golf Club Morrie Aronue Suburban Club Simons Barr Allen Manuel J. ¥. Simons M. Barr P. V. Allen S. C. Lum Arth E. Towl P. A. Myer D. C. Jones T. R.white J. W. Moore Yale R. Slauson H. Zeller E. D. Davis O. C. Hope Journal Mugen Chaffe Myer Towl

Bowling League First Half Ends With Broad Margins

The Journal-Singer Bowling League completes its first half with the Polishers sweeping Tool Room No. 2 and posting averages well above 900 for the three-game sets. Sheedy led individuals with 285 in the opener and a 195 average across the three games.

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Lee's Misfit Clothing Parlors Advertise Prominent Tailoring

Mispriced customers failed to collect ordered suits and overcoats prompting New York Chicago Philadelphia and Boston merchants to offer brand new winter garments at their exact cost. The ad touts full­breasted sack suits in gray worsted and other fabrics, tailored to order with emphasis on value and availability.

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