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Newspaper
Elizabeth Daily Journal
Location
Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1908
Page
4
Burke stars in a tight series winning two games and a great duel against Lon Johns. Locals clinch victory by two pins as ages 220 are noted for the series showing Burke's standout performance.
Newark boxer Patay Kline, managed by George T. Carroll, teams with Young Britt of Baltimore for a six round main event tomorrow night at the Pater ton Athletic Hill in Baltimore. Kline trained in Newark and has sparred with Kidnek of Chicago, with prior bouts ending in a tied or disputed result. A four hundred dollar bet hinges on the outcome as the men collide in a set of ten round plans.
The Lyceum Five won all three games in the Diocesan Junior league against Thelleville Cathalig Club on the Court Street court. Uemaieh led scoring for Jorula with Devine and Tindley among the top scorers as the team dominated the evening.
Elizabeth bowlers dominated Newark Bay, winning two from the Newark Bay team. Wheelwright starred with 248 in the first game and 204 in the second, while Fontana led the visitors with 204 in game two. Newark’s Blair and Kimpell-Beckwith provided notable scores, but Elizabeth’s double centuries and Trail of high marks sealed the match.
The fragment recounts an immense swarm of locusts blanketing terrain for miles with dense swarms leaving little ground visible. People speak of the overwhelming winged horde, its electriclike noise, and improvised actions to move or guard against it, including a threatening scene involving a revolver and a stubborn tack-filled carpet.
Trevian, Dan, and Colonel Porrhis clash over a throw-down by George Dovey owner of the Boston National League Club. Dovey sent Newt Randall to Trenton, then traded him to Milwaukee. Perrino notes Randall’s spring move to Doves amid hopes for stronger attendance and rival Highlanders draw.
President AL Wy Llweod of the Union League announced signings of players from Philadelphia clubs. The list includes Wibllington, Kaker, Nagle, Guddy, Dowd, Sillney, Patwrson, Menderson, Read Jug, Landgraf, Kohlely Miller, Robert McLatehle and Daniel Wheinn.
A colonial Virginia tale notes how owners valued dogs kept to deter wild creatures near farms. A Northampton County court case shows Dixon seeking road relocation to shield poultry and pigs from barking dogs, arguing vermin such as wolves and foxes endangered his household.
The Clark Club defeated All-Newarks on the downtown court by a narrow margin as Nolan led the Clark forward with eight points. Corrigan led Newark with seven while Leeland and Tang contributed, and a jump shot by Leeland impressed the crowd. A Clark gym game Friday will feature Rutgers freshmen with special music and the Edward Clark Club plans an athletic association and indoor work this season.
Yale alumni weekly reports the captaincy vote saga for the varsity eleven. Coy led first, then Burch 13 on the second ballot, Brides defeated by society influence. The piece argues elections should avoid banquet politicking and favors direct merit over social influence.
A young married man, visiting London, grows suspicious of his wife. A stranger describes her window view and a tender moment while the jealous husband accuses her of infidelity. The tale unfolds with dialogue and odd imagery as a green monster appears and the husband pays for the consultation.
Om Millers alleys at Staten Island Port Richmond hosted a bowling match where the Quicksteps defeated the Ah Boys after losing last week. The Ah Boys won the second game by a large margin after a poor start, while Craig led with a strong average and Sheridan of the Quicksteps trailed closely. The decider is set for next week at the Port Richmond lanes.
Yale announces the 19–game schedule for the Yale College baseball team under Manager Jemen Thornton. The slate keeps most of last year’s opponents with few changes, includes Easter travel, and lists dates against NYU Manhattan Fordham Yale Columbia Army Penn Brown Holy Cross Andover Wesleyan Dartmouth Amherst Princeton Harvard Cornell and Hartford Connecticut League teams in Hartford and New York City.
The Park Club swept three straight games from the Roselles at their alleys, with all games above 900 and an average of 025 for the three. Notable marks include Long leading with 210, Barlow 207, Daniel 201, and Lyman strong throughout. Roselle was held to a top score of 701.
In a Kentucky circuit court Judge W. W. Jones presided over a gaming case against Daniel Cross who admitted to playing for a nickel or dime on the corner. The judge questioned the stakes and warned of a fine, noting the penalty for gaming.
A fragment discusses cultural etiquette about speaking of a man’s wife or daughters, noting that in Peratanoi custom a man should not discuss women folk. It suggests mentioning only the mother of a child and hints at gendered social norms observed from London sources.
Harry C. Pulliam announces he will resign as National League president on February 26 if he is not declared winner in his battle over the blacklist. He seeks to compel Gerry Herrmann to back the minor leagues and comply with the commission’s mandates. If Herrmann resists, Pulliam may quit and spark a successor scramble among club owners and executives.
A historical survey notes costly pre printing prices for books. It cites King Alfred paying heavily for a cosmography volume and Walter of Winchester buying Bede's Homilies for twelve measures of barley and a broidered pall. It cites 1400s prices in Paris for Roman de la Rose and the Countess of Anjou paying in sheep and grain for Halberstadt Homilies.
Fragmentary text references Alam and Bradent in a discussion of Lippincott's Magazine. Details are unclear due to corrupted OCR. No coherent events or dates emerge. remaining readable names suggest literary or biographical note rather than a report.
The article notes Philadelphia promoter efforts to arrange a bout between Loughrey and Bender. Loughrey, a Philadelphia product, has climbed near the sport’s front ranks, while Bender’s manager, Carroll, previously declined a novice challenger. The piece references Packey and McFarland as related boxing context.
A full house watched six closely contested swimming events at the Y M C A. Winners received silver watch fobs with seconds noted for runners up. events ranged from fifty to 100 yards with caps on handicaps and exhibitions in diving and underwater swimming by Alfred Smith and A D Haleey.
A nineteenth century tale recounts a jailed woman washerwoman in Aylesbury who awaited execution after a missing warrant was finally found and sent to the sheriff. She faced hanging the next morning, accepting her fate as justice briefly lagged behind bureaucracy. The piece notes the grim view of capital punishment in the era and mirrors a London Chronicle anecdote.
New York reports say Melvin Sheppard sought reinstatement with the Metropolitan Association registration committee after a suspension for an alleged assault. Authorities here say no such move was entertained locally, with possible steps including Middle Atlantic Association and eventual AAU national committees.
A domestic exchange between Mr. and Mrs. Younghub ends with a admonition after a discussion about taking bread. The dialogue notes concern over strength and admonishes not to repeat the act. The fragment hints at a household dispute over a simple act and implied consequences.
A fragment lists tailored suits and overcoats with details on fabrics and prices. Items include a dark blue unfurnished worsted suit, a very dark grey deck overcoat, and a black thibet sack coat. Prices noted are 14, 16, and 19 dollars.
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