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Newspaper
Elizabeth Daily Journal
Location
Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1908
Page
6
Local baseball recap details a split series with Philadelphia teams, noting strong first game offense from Adam's Men and a 10 to 6 victory, followed by a 5 to 2 loss. The report highlights key plays and players such as Wagner, Knox, Wolf, Ring, and Holstein, describing turning points, defensive saves, and notable outs that shaped the two games. The narrative preserves period tone and names several local figures and teams.
Reports indicate postponed games and rescheduled events at Cranford and Westfield due to persistent rain and local advertising delays. The Saturday match at Cranford Club drew few entries while a planned ladies’ charity event was moved to a later date amid uncertain attendance.
The Singer Company fore of the Main Office fell many victims to the Motor Raid in the Singer League via Star Grounds Friday. In the seventh inning Kluge hit to drive Weimaner home for a circuit while Miller also connected for a homer. The scoring occurred in the third and seventh frames as Evins backed by errors aided the visitors. A separate exchange reports a thief arrested and a court statement about paying a fine for stealing wood, with the accused showing defiance.
In a Friday night meet at Elizabethport Risk, F Fletcher won the half mile race amid four heats. Four heats determined finalists for the Rosin event. An open potato race for amateur skaters is scheduled for June 5 in the city.
Battin High School and Dingry fans filled the stands as the long awaited contest was halted by rain. Only part of the first inning played before the downpour ended the game, with Pingry’s Smith and Reeves delivering notable moments before weather halted play. The crowd stayed hopeful for a full meeting later this season.
Patsy Kline under Georgy Carrott management scheduled for a major match against Chicky Wolfian of New York. The bout, billed as one of Kline’s toughest, is set for West 2d at Brow Witte with Danumwergit Champion honors at stake.
Rain spoiled the planned amateur baseball game between Trenton and Elizabeth Y M C A teams on Walnut Street grounds. The match was canceled without play as weather prevented action Saturday evening.
A rain soaked match between local teams produced a scoreless affair through two innings as both pitchers mastered the wet ball. Min Con Trol pitched for the locals, fanning three in two innings, with the field nearly a quagmire. A dry ball might have yielded a stronger effort. the game will be played off soon.
In a Saturday morning game at West End Park Rahway High lost 18 to 10 to X High. The downpour turned the diamond to a quagmire yet offered spirited play as Silvers and Crosby starred at short and Chase and Atkinson pitched well.
The Prospect A. C. edged Bush town Juniors 4 to 3 on Sandy grounds as Reidel starred, handling fourteen chances without an error. Next Sunday the Prospects face Magnolia A. C. at Landing grounder with plans to play on.
At Greenup Junctiog a rushed eastbound passenger train sped through without stopping. Witnesses Wilson and two men watched as the train passed, a bemused bystander noting no one appeared to alight besides an old woman with a hank of ms.
The Plainfield Driving Moor hosted a crowded annual steeplechase with horses Applejack and The Miser among entrants. Rain and muddy tracks caused spills and delays, but favorites like Applejack and Tabasco placed, while riders dodged missteps and spectators cheered the Watchung Cup run.
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