Matinees Win Lead in New Jersey Bowling Tourney
The Matinees lead the New Jersey National bowling tourney with 17 of 16 wins and top team scores. Oxford's team trails with one more loss and high individual averages so far.
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Newspaper
Elizabeth Daily Journal
Location
Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1908
Page
4
The Matinees lead the New Jersey National bowling tourney with 17 of 16 wins and top team scores. Oxford's team trails with one more loss and high individual averages so far.
At New Haven the Yale gridiron players postponed indefinitely the captain election due to the absence of Goute Roth Herger of Mittyburg. Candidates in the prior ballot included Arthur P Reides of Brockton and Robert B. Bureh of Cincinnati with Cay receiving attention after strong performances. Berger is traveling south and may return in two weeks. ceremony details unclear.
In Dublin on St Patrick's Day a bout between Palmer and Burns is set for a purse of 7 500. The match was arranged after Dublin sporting officials finalized the articles yesterday.
Reports from the National Club in Philadelphia recounts fights featuring Young Loughrey and Young Erne with close rounds until the final stanza. Various bouts include Pit gagnerald vs Willie, Garman vs Willie Leed, and Clarke stop wins while Dixon mourns a boxing great.
In a fast played game at Irvington yesterday the Meadow Larks defeated the Ballahoos two goals to one. Reilly and Darby scored for Meadow Larks while McCarthy netted for Ballahoos. Second half featured standout goalkeeping and tight defense as Ballahoos pressed late. Referee Evelyn. umpires and linesmen listed.
The Philadelphia Bulletin notes Ann remains the most popular bride name. It lists the ten top names this year with Ann leading, followed by Kate Maggie Elizabeth Carrie Mary Rosie Emma and Lara, based on registry data from the viniiange Hcense bureau.
President Garry Herrmann says the American Bowling Congress national championship starts February 8 in Cincinnati with a bigger entry list prize fund alleys and amenities than any prior tournament. Eighteen alleys will be installed in a large well ventilated heated venue with ample dressing rooms and clothing check.
Edwards of the Adama A. C. finished second to Hobson in a six and a half mile cross country race with a time of 38 minutes 12 seconds. Edwards was a yard behind and beat teammate Preston by a foot. Five teams competed on the Waverly Long Farms route including Bryn Mawra Adame A. C. of Elizabeth Poriiuas Bellairs of Newark and the Hatchetts of Irvington.
Emerson Jones defeats George Craig four games to three on Miller's alley in a seven game set. Jones posted 153 and 171 wins, Craig led with 180 in game three, both reached double centuries in game four, and Jones sealed the seventh with a 180 to 188 decision.
Ithaca sources report Coach Daniel A. Coogan plans return to Ithaca to select a new battery and add a third baseman and left fielder. Freshmen will be called on Jan 15 after the Armory cage setup, as Cornell prepares for a Southern trip and intercollegiate schedule.
The Howell system featured in last night’s compass whist game of the Elizabeth Chevs and Whist Club. High scorers were Dunham and Ewwhells with a 12-6 margin. report appears in New York on January 14. The item also mentions a James Sullivan visit and discussion of Lesirbedte’s standing, plus remarks on reinstatement procedures by the national body.
Chicago fans hope for a White Sox return of Captain Fielder Jones, who hinted at retirement last season but now may come back in the spring. Jones, once leader of the champions, considered business with his brother in the Northwest, yet money troubles slowed that plan. if he returns, he would receive a warm Chicago welcome as one of the game's great and popular figures.
The Y M C A defeated Red Bank in a three game match in the telephone league. High Red Bank scorers were Gray with 174.3 and Hill with 158.3. Eliza beth Martin and Schindler led the Y M C A with 173 and 163.3. Martin posted the top score of 201.
Battin High faces Paterson High tomorrow with prior wins over St Benedicts and St Peters. Lyceum Juniors travel to Staten Island Saturday to challenge Canueton Junior. Clark Senior undefeated at home tonight against Westside A C, with Leeland back and Rhodes from Lakeshurst set to debut.
New York January 14 There promises to be a hot fight at the annual election of the New York A C tonight Two candidates for the presidency are George W Kuhlke the present incumbent and James H Haslin It is about these men the storm is raging No contest for other offices Indications point to the biggest vote ever recorded in the club Kuhke named by nominating committee Haslin persuaded to run Haslin supporters will not oppose other candidates Many present governors are Haslin supporters though their position on the ticket forbids open antagonism The contest shows no bitterness or personal animosity The dominating committee says Kuhlke has shown business and executive ability and cites his annual report The circular lists 276 prominent members backing Kuhlke Polls open at 8 pm and close at midnight in Central Park South
The Triangle A C met at its Roselle headquarters with about fifty members present. The next meeting will be at the leased clubhouse for the year, and a strong baseball team will represent the club this season on the newly leased athletic field.
A reflective piece argues modern commerce favors pretty women and questions whether homely women will seek marriage as a wiser path. It suggests women's rush into paid work may be a Providence test separating the wheat from the tares, with homely wives deemed best for family life.
A reflective fragment notes that aging brings the chance to give advice rather than receive it. It jokes about who would offer guidance to a fifty year old and whether a wife would listen, highlighting humorous gendered perceptions.
The Lyceum Juniors overwhelmed the Atlas of Newark with a 79 to 18 victory. Gac and Bradley led scorers for Lyceum with seven and six baskets, while Vincent spearheaded Newark’s attack with six baskets.
The annual vaudeville entertainment and reception of the Central Railroad of New Jersey Athletic Association will be held Friday night at Columbia Hall Ocean and Cator avenue Jersey City. In charge of the vaudeville program is Walter Smith with a professional talent lineup. The show starts at 8 15 with dancing to follow and will feature illustrated songs and moving pictures.
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