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Newspaper
Elizabeth Daily Journal
Location
Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1908
Page
2
The report notes a sixth place finish with Smith and Hee High Average Lee Johne taking second. details are partial with unclear names and scoring, leaving the outcome and participants tentative.
Tom Sharkey, once famed for boxing battles and lavish wealth, told New York Tax Department officials he is broke with personal property gone and valued around $10 000. Commissioner Hastings verified his claim as Sharkey faced embarrassment to the city’s finances.
New York reports Fred Glade has signed with the Highlanders after being acquired in the six man trade with the St Louis Browns. Glade, from Grand Island Nebraska, says he is in excellent condition and expects to help the Highlanders set a strong record this season. The deal also moved Louie Niles Hemphill and Lanny Woffman to New York, and Ferris was transferred to the Boston Americans.
Newark notes the annual smoker of the New Jersey State Cricket League at the Continental Hotel. The Y M C A of Elizabeth tops the league with fifteen wins and one draw. Prizes from Arthur Rendle of New York include fielding, wicket keeping and throwing awards. Additional prizes go to Harry Taylor of Paterson for batting and A Gibson of Elizabeth for bowling. A fine musical program is planned.
The Plainfield club travels to face the Elizabeths tomorrow at 2 20 PM on the Star grounds in a postponed game. Both teams are described as in prime form and the Elizabeths will showcase international players who have chosen to settle in the country. A record crowd is anticipated.
Elizabeth Club defeated Cranford on their home alleys as Teaney led with a 233 high and a 207 average. Datesman and Wheelwright posted 203 and 202 respectively, while eighteen splits and twenty spares highlighted a strong home performance for Elizabeth, despite Cranford’s best efforts.
Triangle A C Roselle reports lease of the First avenue Chestnut street building for a new club home after extensive alterations. The club will use First avenue grounds for the 1908 baseball season with a first class grandstand and bleachers. Membership stands at sixty with notable Roselle Elizabeth Crawford area players helping shape an all first class amateur schedule.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a quarrel or domestic exchange with Mrs Henpeck and Mr Henpeck. A rumpus outside and a jest about stumbling down stairs appear, suggesting a light edged dialogue moment. The content is incomplete and lacks clear event or outcome.
At the Intercollegiate Association of Amateur Athletes of America meeting in New York a posted challenge invites English colleges to a grand dual meet in London next summer. The proposal targets Oxford Cambridge and all English colleges, with Lord Desborough and university treasurers notified, and aims to hold the event after the Olympic Games.
The Sacred Hearts defeated the Turn Downs in a postponed City League contest winning three straight. Turn Downs failed to find their groove as they managed only a high score of 777 in the final game while Sacred Hearts stayed in form with consistent scores.
A terse remark contrasts the idea of a resolution to humiliate someone with the rarity of such resolutions reaching the table. The exchange notes the paradox of a public pledge that is seldom enacted or formalized.
A stream of light humor and quips from readers and cartoons. Jokes about weddings, garden plans, and peppy banter mix with playful exchanges about love and family. The tone is nostalgic and lightly satirical, capturing suburban whimsy and comic misunderstandings.
Battin High traveled to Roselle and defeated the Roselle high squad 37 to 15. Manvell opened with a long basket from mid court, Kirkland followed with a near long shot, and Roselle earned a free throw for rough play. Battin led 22 to 7 at halftime and extended to 37-15 final. Baskets credited to Reeves, Manvell, Seiler, Kirkland, Strickland, Bradshaw, and Dietz. Free throws were missed frequently. refs were Gordon with MacGregor as umpire.
The label touts Red Cross Cough Syrup as relief for coughs bronchitis hoarseness and throat irritation. It claims to be vegetable with no opium or opiates and priced per bottle at 206.
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