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Newspaper
Elizabeth Daily Journal
Location
Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1909
Page
5
Frank Burke joins the Elizabeth Pioneers as manager after a long feud over uptown downtown ball lines. Pat Mewney remains captain. home doubleheaders move to Star Grounds and nearby sites with twilight weekday games. Burke projects 5 000 fans for Sunday doubleheader. aims to unify city baseball and end the feud.
Disjointed OCR text shows a retail note about boys wear and choices. Mentions stores, money back if you want, and a Bradmay/Be named location in Newvane area. Contains unclear phrases and misordered words.
League games are scheduled for tomorrow with standings of clubs noted. The list includes names and outcomes, reflecting position shifts and key matchups in the current round.
Centres defeated Linden in a clear victory, showcasing dominance throughout the game. Strong ball control and efficient scoring propelled the Centres to a confident win as the Linden squad struggled to keep pace.
Newark Velodrome to inaugurate the season with night cycling and motor paced events. Five mile pro motorcycle race and two mile amateur motor paced race lead a slate of professional and amateur contests. Top pros Kranch Clarke MacFarland Fenn Fogler Root expected, track glow improved with new block arc lights. World record possibility looms in five mile and motor paced races as five daring riders compete.
At the Elizabeth Chess and Whist Club monthly cup night the cup winners were North and South Bray and Willard East and West Gilhooly and Glazebrook. In baseball style notes the Summerfield A A beat Centrals Batur afternogn Harbor grounds 6 5 with homers by Central and Keeler and Van Pelt each collecting four hits. Horner homered for Central as the scoreline showed a lively evening of competition and strong offense.
Philadelphia June 8 The advance sale of seats for the Stanley Ketchel Jack OBrien six round bout at the National Club tomorrow is smaller than for the OBrien Johnson fight but promoter expects a big gate. Ketchel is still in New York and will travel over morning. He vows to go all out from opening bell and put OBrien away. OBrien boasts top form as he trains at King of Prussia.
A Union County Athletic meeting is scheduled for tonight at the Atlantic League Park. Discussion will cover the Jersey City and Newark clubs and potential future attendance at UC events.
The North Ends defeated the Aureola Club of Orange 10 to 8 in a loosely played game. Palmer led with two doubles and Seymour added three singles while Palmer also pitched, despite wild spells. Sweeny roped a running catch in the seventh and the Manhattans from Perth Amboy failed to appear for their scheduled game. Next Sunday North Ends faces Aurora A. C. of Newark.
Weber and Thompson defeated Gathman and E. Ryan in the Tuxedo tournament last night with a 236 run score. The Rambler F. C. also played, defeating the Hearts 10 to 0, and beating Olympia A. Binkley in a separate match.
Puzzle text fragments from The Journal present a garbled puzzle note with advice and questions. It mentions pensioners' puzzle and requests how much repetition occurs, plus a reference to a daily picture or art task.
The Norwood A club held its annual picnic with a lively evening of dancing and club representation. Unity Pile Drum Corps led the march with Imperial Drum and Fife Corps, Bay Side Pleasure Club, and Bohmen Firetet Associate present amid cheers.
Pingry opened its commencement contest with Plainfield High School at Pingry Oval in a tight 7-3 defeat of Ballin. Plainfield built a four run fourth inning on two three baggers, then added a single run in the fifth before rain halted play as disputes over umpiring caused the game to be called with full bases. Trophy pitched for Pingry.
In a cluttered score report, St Marys narrowly beat Rosewoods 13 to 8 in a three game series. Key players Sparkat Orsino Lammerding Garry Sullivan French Walab Forsythe Mahon contributed as Riversides and Monitor clashes, with fielding shines by Carr and Barry. Multiple local teams including Court Street Lyceum and Ivanhoes were noted for upcoming games while regional car and motor news ran parallel.
Arthur Hofman of the Cubs, a centre fielder nicknamed Solly, is praised for a superb performance in the ball park. The article notes his outstanding form and claims he is playing the best game of his career, highlighting his handling of the ball and overall impact on the game.
A plan to form a separate Southern California branch of the Amateur Athletic Union independent of the Pacific Athletic Association is urged by President Sullivan. Sidney Peixette, PA A president, writes Braden that Sullivan will support the new body. Seven clubs and colleges may become charter members. must join before October.
Locals win 6 hits allowed by Kid Hagen to Shamokin. Hayes and Meansey pace the Pioneers with key hits and multiple runs. Reading and Mt. Carmel results noted with a two-game set recap and intricate in-game actions.
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