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Newspaper
Elizabeth Daily Journal
Location
Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1909
Page
5
Mt Carmel edged by a 4 3 score as Shamokin and Easton tilt in Atlantic League action. The article details late drama, key plays, and standout performances including Klick and Mackey. It notes Mt Carmel and Shamokin’s batting, fielding miscues, and late rallies influencing the outcome.
Oakes of the Cincinnati Nationals shines with a .300-plus pace, amassing hits in double headers including eight of nine at bats against St. Louis. He leads the league in nose hits, earning the nickname fence-emasier as Dondero and teammates follow with solid showings in a series of games across Pittsburgh, Shamokin, and Allentown.
Pittsburg reporters observe James J. Jeffries in a brief exhibition with Sam Berger raising expectations for a future bout with Jack Johnson. Jeffries shows limited fat, weighs about 235 pounds, and impressed 7000 spectators with controlled form and a brief display before leaving the ring.
The first annual field meet of the Roseelle Park schools was held at Tiv ingston High School grounds Saturday. Lincoln led with Livingston second and Sherman third as pupils contested banners and ribbons. Relays across grades, pole vault, dashes, jumps, bicycle race, and a marathon highlighted the program with Lincoln athletes posting multiple firsts.
The Atlantic League adopts a revised schedule to align with Sunbury’s admission. Dates span June 15 to July 5 across Allentown Easton Elizabeth Sunbury Reading Pottsville Mount Carmel Shamokin and Sha sem Kinny Taner Bibra with multiple home and away venues and varied time slots. The updated plan lists numerous pairings including Allentown at Easton and Sunbury at Reading, Shamokin, Mount Carmel, and Pottsville among others.
A double bill at Newark Velodrome next Sunday features a tandem race with an untested tactic by manager John M. Chapman expected to thrill. Willie Benn faces John Bedell in a best of three on pacemakers, plus a large pro field including Frank Kramer and Jackie Clarke and amateur events with Lawrence Magin et al and a one mile handicap and a novice race.
The article traces Hooper's rough spring and early season in Boston. After doubts he stayed on the payroll, then broke through as a major find. His bat and glove earn praise for the Red Sox during the early season.
Tibby Wilson of the city fought Frank Burns in Jersey City’s Twenty Fifth Street Gym, ending in a hard fought draw with both men exchanging blows. Watson showed power and reach, while Burns pressed and boxed, scoring enough in the later rounds to tie the match as spectators, managers, and reporters noted a spirited, even contest.
Lennox, a standout for Brooklyn, showcased speed and power in a decisive debut. He led his team with strong contact at the plate, parked the ball with rapid pace, and held a key corner in defense as he emerged as a top baserunner in the league. The game featured a late comeback and solid pitching from the opposing squad.
The Centre A beats Happy Seven in a rainy, chaotic scene at a late night gathering. Characters argue over love and weather metaphors, while a student at Washington Star notes the mood as melancholic and theatrical.
Schedule lists league games including Toronto at Nerery Oy Duffalo at Balti more and Montiel at Newark Muftala at Jersey City with others in sequence. The Lafayette organiza tion seeks genres with teams averaging from 9 to yeam while listing players such as W Kitzler and A Hobby. Address challenges to William Kitzler at 102 Lafayette street Elizabeth.
It describes a line of menswear emphasizing youth oriented suits. The collection features longer lapels, a forward dip in the coat, a slightly form fitting back, and full peg trousers. Sizes span 34 to 44 chest with prices from 20 to 32 dollars. Aimed at appealing to young men with substantial quality.
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