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Newspaper
Elizabeth Daily Journal
Location
Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1908
Page
6
In a dramatic baseball clash at Union Leisure Park the Invaders beat the Hrook Ayna 9 to 8 in extra innings after Hahn’s timely single sealed the victory. Luyeter struggled, but Wall and Lon delivered key hits as sensational catches highlighted the rugged contest.
Roselle May 4 Triangle A suffers without key player Chick but battles Olympic A.C. of New York in a rough game. Ed Ravel starts for the locals, hampered by errors and early hits. Bargoes, Phinwater, Hargis and Flinnery contribute, but the Olympics pull ahead with timely hitting and solid pitching, edging ahead late to secure the win.
CranfordS defeated Elizabeth 7 to 6 in a ninth inning rally. Key players Lloyd, Willow, and Lowe contributed for CranfordS as Elizabeth struggled to respond in the late frames.
In Newark the St Benedicts beat Field Club by a heavy batting game at Washington grounds before about 1500 spectators. Glatt starred with a fine hit and Wraggy drove in runs. Kagan and Orlob added singles and triples were hit by Boge, Hilbstoster and Hogel. Field Club started strong with five runs in the second inning but could not hold the lead as St Benedicts pulled ahead with timely hitting and steady defense.
In Iroquois the Elizabeth bowlers show Maloney atop the list with 28 games in 1955, followed by O'Donnell and Cleave close behind over 190. Oxford are the top raiders at 21-7, Quoiae are second at 23-? while the locals sit third with 25-11.
Crescenta won 5 to 2 at Walnut Street grounds over Town and Country Club. Pitchers Hall and Buck hurled well, Wheeler starred with a three run homer and Whitebrook misplayed several balls. Nolte and Warder contributed key hits as Crescenta built a lead, then held on despite late pressure.
Pingry defeated Horace Mann 10 to 4 as pitcher Koons of Pingry dominated, allowing only a few hits. Horace Mann started strong but Pingry opened with four runs in the fourth inning and added several more, while Horace Mann struggled with fielding miscues. Aver struck out thrice and Pingry widened the lead with timely hitting and stout defense.
In pouring rain at the new West Side Bark cricket grounds, Union County, champion of New Jersey State League, chased 99 with 59 all out as A Gibson top scored with 12. Hudson County replied 39 all out as De Charleroy took five wickets and Spence four. The season opens next Saturday with Union County vs Veange at Weston grounds, Waverly.
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The Elizabeth Stars lost to Fordham College by 10 to 6 amid a strong wind that hindered fly balls. Captain Bertwistle made a sensational seventh inning catch, and Fordham’s Becker contributed several key catches. Early scoring favored the Stars, but Fordham rallied with five runs in the sixth to take the lead and held on for the win.
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