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Newspaper

Elizabeth Daily Journal

Location

Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1908

Page

2

Invaders to Meet Whitningtons in Back-to-Back Games

The Invaders face Whitningtons in a doubleheader set for tomorrow with two games at 2 PM and 4 PM. New signings include Adam and two others boosting the Invaders while Whitningtons work to extend their winning streak amid a crowded Wilmington schedule.

Ington Elizabeth Jeipbia Watersin Advlphia Inzaboerb Wilmington W. Crooklyn Baltinore Meadjie Faabington

League Games and Standing of Clubs Today

Gamoa to-day features New York at Cinehraad and Chicago at Valindelpum. Haston plays Detroit, Cleveund hosts New York, and rain hampers several matchups including Philadelphia at Chicago and Washington at Chicago.

Samson Gamoa New York Cinehraad Reaollyn Chicago Valindelpum Risburg Haston Detroit Bigtan Cleveund New Lowe Washington Fain Tetra Terran Chicaco Washington St Toute Philadelphia Baltimore Rochester Montreal

Best Athletes in Free Countries Says Amateur Review

A lengthy survey argues that truly great athletic achievement comes from politically free nations. It traces amateur rules, professionalism, and national conditions across England, Switzerland, Belgium, France, Germany, and more, noting the rise of professional sport and varied amateur ethics worldwide. It highlights Sweden, Norway, Belgium rowing feats, and Greek amateur sport revival, stressing that true greatness appears where amateur standards remain strict and enforced.

Alps Iff Hne Traini Og Tehir Sweden Switzerland America Belgium Dover France Soln Stylenied Proferaionala Russia Spain Portugal Italy Austria-lungary Otl

Oihigh Canoe Clubhouse Opens in Cranford

The handsome new clubhouse of the Oihigh Canoe Club in Cranford is completed and open to members now, with a public dedication planned for Memorial Day. Dedication will feature an introductory club address and a welcome by a township committeeman, followed by luncheon and reception for visitors. Membership applications should be sent to secretary E. Leeds at 203 Broad Street Elisabeth.

Oihigh Canoe Club Cranford Leeds Broad Street Elisabeth

Tennis Tourney Dates Chosen at Plainfield Club

Plainfield May 16 The East Jersey Lawn Tennis Association sets championship events for men’s doubles and women’s singles at Plainfield Country Club on May 23 28 and 30 Memorial Day. Men’s doubles start May 28 at 2 50 PM with best two of three sets except final best three of five. Women’s singles begins May 28 at 2 30 PM with same match format. Prizes awarded to winners runners-up and consolation. Events continue Memorial Day.

Plainfield East Jersey

Interclub cricket at Weston Oval and Prospect Park clash

Weston Oval hosts an interclub cricket match with Team A facing the West Indian team and Team B meeting Brooklyn’s second eleven, ahead of a May 23 Prospect Park test. Local club activity surges with reorganized Ladies Auxiliary adding thirty members and seven new active members to honorary lists. A Thursday Club for professionals forms with Branch Brook Park as home ground. E A Loach of Burlethby invites inquiries.

Weston Oval Waverly Prospect Park Loval Brooklyn Cricket C Bolt Ausittary Caw Orange O. N. Tat Bound Brook Hyde County Brook Thuraday Club Boig Grolunda Branch Brook Park E. A. Loach Biirabethy

Kekimo Visiting Houra and Arctic Night

In Vilhjalmr Stefanman's June Harpers Magazine essay the Ka kimos endure eleven months of polar night with a healthy body and calm endurance. The piece notes boredom, longing for warmth, and the contrast of imagining escape in distant cities like Chicago and Boston, while Baltimoe residents plan long trips or stay home during winter.

Vilhjalmr Stefanman Harper's Magazine Chicago Boston

The Ringers Who Crashed an 1875 Sprint Plot

The article recalls early American sprint racing and the ringer schemes that tainted the sport. It tells of Jim Quirk and Billy Boyd in Parkhill, the failed level race, and a meddling plot using dogs to distract runners, ending with Boyd narrowly beating Quirk and both men losing their bets.

Iin Jim Quirk Billy Boyd Parkhil Quirk Parkhill Boyd Soma Fana Oyd Pai Bint Panera Tingers

The English Jack Gibson on the old-time prn tale

The piece recounts English Jack Gibson, famed late 19th century runner, detailing his money struggles and comical misadventures with borrowed church clothes. The tale ends noting the event as a unique historical performance remembered in that section.

Jack Gibson John England Ile Gibson Muita Churel Jack Jack Pas John P. Brady

Riversides to meet Field Club at Weshegton grounds

A late crowd is expected tomorrow morning at Weshegton grounds to watch Riversides of Rabway clash with Dutch Kuhlmanns Elisabeth Field Club. The visitors travel to the match with strong form and headline players.

Riversides Weshegton Grounds Kuhlmann Elisabeth Field Club

Varied Program at Vailsburg Track Features Foreign Riders

Announcement from the new Vailsburg track notes a planned influx of foreign riders arriving by June to compete in Grand Prix events. Amateur races include 75 entrants with marks up to 200 yards and a 1 third mile heat structure, plus open amateur events and a two mile professional handicap. A ten mile open pro race caps the program alongside time contests and a one mile exhibition by Jake Derosise.

Vailaburg Vailsburg Ridera Ars Marke Alec Runes Ameh Jake Derosise

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