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Newspaper
Elizabeth Daily Journal
Location
Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1908
Page
4
A chaotic late innings baseball game sees Battin High School edge Pingry with a last-inning surge. Spectators flood Broad Street as Battin fans celebrate, while Pingry players and fans reel from the comeback and vow to demand a rematch.
The B H S squad edged Pingry 5 to 4 after a tense duel on the field. Manvel, Kerr, and Rogers delivered key hits as Pingry rallied with timely swings, but Me Kerr’s defensive plays and a late two-bagger by Keer sealed the win. Postgame celebrations echoed on the High School steps with cheers from students.
The Orioles defeated Livingston High 5 to 3 on the First Avenue field yesterday afternoon. Roselle and Tune A led the Orioles with a strong attack as the lineup featured players such as Uarsell, Lamott, Apgar, and Leedenham. Livingston’s pitcher faced tough orders, with Wagner and Donnington among the batting order, while Williams and Munn contributed in the field.
Lee Johns and Harris meet tomorrow night at Star alleys in a best five out of nine games match. Both have faced each other often with Johns holding a majority of wins, while the younger Harris is popular for his years. The matchup draws local attention as fans await the outcome.
In a late afternoon Star League game the Screw Room beat Motor Room 7 6 as Leaf delivered a long drive to right center off Delavey and Kluge starred with solid hitting. Wolf fanned ten for the Screws and Fulton allowed eight for Motor, while Ken added three hits in four at bats. The M C Gernat Association defeated D F Norton Association 14 10 on the Star grounds.
The Union League dissolves after five weeks as Elizabeth, Reading, and others join the Atlantic League. Invaders resume play under Readings control, with Elizabeth remaining outside Pennsylvania and Ridgewoods to play independent Sunday ball at Meyerrose Park. Salaries are cut by twenty five percent for some players amid ongoing wrangling.
An advertisement touts a long established tailor network promising confidence through bold contracts with hundreds of tailors. It claims a superior, square dealing, quick rules, and low, custom made prices for a range of garments from sack suits to tuxedos. Names like Harris of Ki and Stuart of Pittsburg are cited with tailored options and prices.
Thirteen Jost, Invaders, and Washington clashed in a stormy session over receipts after the box was seized. Mana Yer Irwin, from Washington, ferried a pitcher from the visiting team to play. Washington won the season finale 6 to 3.
June 4 at Jersey City, West Side Park saw Bonny Skeeter and Stalling's Tigers deadlock 2 to 2 after twelve innings. Wiltse excelled for Newark, while Jersey City’s Hughes, DeGroft, and Kelly produced key plays. Umpire called game after 11th. final score 2-2 with both teams showcasing strong pitching and late-inning suspense.
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