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Newspaper
Elizabeth Daily Journal
Location
Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1908
Page
4
The article surveys historic pugilists famed for hard endurance. It cites Joby L Sullivan, Jake Kilrain, Heenan, Lauren, Sayers, Uhl, Jonathan Smith, James Wolly, Corbett, McCoy, Dempsey, Fitzsimmons, and others, noting grim rings with lasting injuries, refusals to quit, and extraordinary endurance across many rounds and brutal battles.
In Maspeth a brutal 15 round bout featured George Kid Lavigne turning back Sam Walcott after a grueling contest. Walcott weighed 133 pounds at ringside and fought through severe cuts and bleeding, while Lavigne displayed gameness and aggression to prevail despite heavy punishment.
World wrestling champion Hackenschmidt signs to fight Rogers in London while Gotch plans a heavy training week at a New York gym as he prepares to challenge Hackenschmidt in Chicago on April 3. Gotch aims to prove form against the Russian Lion with a one hour five fall plan, and Jenkins taunts linger from prior bouts.
Joe Smith exclaimed Beaten at the wire as Barnes clinched first prize in the Ah Boy pinochle tournament after a tight playoff. McCormack and Craig also faced close margins, final standings show Barnes first Craig second Smith third, George T. Carroll low man wins the booby prize.
The Newark group plans to depart Sunday night in a special car with the Newark delegation as the local pin knights travel to Rochester for the NBL AL tournament. The team, riding a recent hot streak, aims for strong performances in events they entered while staying through Wednesday, returning Thursday to allow Chiuss Amy to bowl for the Elizabeth Club in the Athletic League finals.
Spittlehouse and Fowler dominated the Tuxedo two man tournament on Elizabeth avenue with Spittlehouse posting a 244 game against Weber and Woltman and averaging 219 for the series. Weber and Woltman beat Craig and Reilly by over fifty pins to claim second place. match scores and partners are listed. China embraces modern boats as English motor vessels operate from Tientsin at about eight mph amid new electric plants and machinery.
On the Boulevard grounds yesterday the North End Gun Club and the Central Gun Club of Newark held their first individual shoot for a Parker gun offered by a New York sporting house. The best out of twenty five clay pigeons, each man twice up. Dr. Manvel led the North End. Bagley and Rogers tied for Newark Club high honors. The scores:
The Daisy Bowlers met yesterday at Miller's alloys East Scott place and posted solid scores. Mrs Meineke led with 194 in her final game and averaged 179 after games of 185 and 158. Mrs Wittman posted the next best average 162.1 with 140 162 and 165. Other scores and participants include Mrs Broeker 184 in her first game and a broad field of entries such as Mrs Partridge and Mrs Decker among others.
The ten round Mad between Britt Nelson and James Edward Hanson at Pacific A. C. in Los Angeles Tuesday drew criticism as officials allowed a decision under the new law. Spectators claim a draw would have been preferable and judge reported the bout overly long.
After the bout experts split on the decision with Britt favored on a fifth round on points by one analyst, while another claimed Nelson could have won if a stretch of the point had occurred. Both men showed less speed than two years ago though Nelson edged Britt in strength at times. Optional rematch rumors mention a possible twenty five round affair in San Francisco and delays for Anhels and Packey McFarland awaiting the outcome.
Passaic Club bowlers won two of three games against Montclair in an Athletic League match on their alleys. Montclair led 938 in game one for a 19 pin win, Passaic took game two by over 100, and the final contest was tight with Passaic finishing eight pins ahead. Shot Well led the losers with 224, while Latta scored a 212 high average for the Passaics.
A letter notes Bob Middleton has not signed a contract with Fort Worths of the Texas League and may return to Allentown amid daily offers from Union League teams. Red Waller will manage Allentowns the Year, while Loyster and Willie Seery conduct indoor practice with Banta’s group. Flick sees a future with the Invaders as Miller joins Manchester in the New England League.
Announcement of Jack Hamilton visiting tomorrow and Saturday spurred friends to organize a hearty welcome Saturday night at J. W. Kelly's. The plan aims to show support and hospitality for the guest during the local visit.
Brooklyn A C has arranged a boxing show at 374 Bedford Avenue. The program features Young McGees and Tommy Mackey, J Bedell and Chester Morris, Marty Bogue and Young Kitwan, Jimmy Bex and Mike Brooke, Tommy Bullivan and Otto Lief of Elizabeth, Irish Paddy and Mike Eagan.
Prudent A Lawson announces contracts won for multiple Union League teams including Brooklyn Delaware Baltimore Philadelphia Reading and Paterson rosters. A separate pool match at 1175 Elizabeth Avenue features W Werckman facing J Serpico with a 15 point handicap in a $25 prize event tomorrow night.
A partial listing showcases overcoats and tailored garments from noted houses. Options include Scotch blends, fine fabrics, herringbone and silk-lined models. New English styles appear with lightweight, seam-free cuts and peaked lapels.
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