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Newspaper
Elizabeth Daily Journal
Location
Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1908
Page
6
The article extols Leon Ames as the season’s top pitcher, praising his curve ball and control. It notes his return from illness, strong form, and comparisons to Antos Rusie and Aussie, while acknowledging current league wear on other stars.
Princeton, with a largely second-string lineup, defeated Stevens 21 to 0 yesterday afternoon. Bergen capitalized at quarterback, delivering leadership and a touchdown through Coxe. Weick, Dyer, and Waller contributed but failed to convert on the extra point attempts as Princeton asserted control in both halves.
George Carrol will assume management of Valley Cogan, a local fighter, after praise from the club. He urged Waily Meone to arrange a bout with a strong opponent for next Tuesday night, with Cogan slated to train under Copani and Reider and Carroll likely to oversee future matchups.
The Elizabeth five opened poorly in the Junior Order of United American Mechanics Bowling League on Oxford alleys Newark, losing three straight to the Halvey Cornell. Newarkers won the first game by over fifty pins and the next two by more than a hundred, with Gommnel 211 leading Elizabeth and Exler 184 tops for the winners. Nutley Lodge also split two from the Expcx five as scores lagged behind.
In view of the intake of members this term the Clark House committee weighs retaining a physical director for the varied physical culture classes. A list of twenty executive applications will be posted tomorrow night. fifteen are men and the rest boys and girls.
Fragmentary account notes Tim Jordan leading in home runs as a promotional event in Philadelphia. The text is damaged creating unclear details about participants or official results.
After ten gate, seven top averages formed the Clark Club bowling squad for winter. Selected players include Kirk Join, Robles W Bartlett, and Luh. The team aims to start with the first match next week, opponents not set. Fifteen of twenty-one starters completed the roll off for averages.
Battin High School girls practice at Clark Club reports excellent form for season opens November 27 with Rahway High School. Manager Mellerson plans Philadelphia games with Central High, Pennsylvania Freshmen, and Central Manual during a Christmas trip. If booked, the team will travel to Atlantic City Asbury Park Red Bank New Brunswick and return ride via several daily games depending on guarantees.
A new Newark Athletic Association is incorporated to replace the old New Jersey A. C. Newark businessmen back the club with W. M. Robertson guiding coaching and training. The plan includes cross country and winter quarters with initial games slated for October 25 at Olympic Park. Membership inquiries go to secretary W. H. Smith of South Twelfth Street Newark as the club seeks Amateur Athletic Union membership.
New York leads as Boston and Brooklyn trail with Fatlaseapate. Chicago visits New York in today’s schedule as league play continues, shaping standings and rivalries across the circuit.
Fragmentary OCR text shows scattered place names and scores such as New York and Washington, Philadelphia, Boston, and party abbreviations. Content is garbled with repeated misspellings, making it impossible to deduce a coherent score or event.
Clark Juniors practice four nights weekly under coaches Johnny Nolam and Walter Swift of the seniors. They face the Trinity A C Black and Gold from New Dorp on the downtown court Saturday night. The team, led by captain Druman, aims for a faster lineup despite losing guard Bert Manager to study in Scotland. Key players include Eddie Druman, Mace Kirkland, Archie Laurie, Tommy Ferguson, Tommy Trimble, Sam Cunningham, Hugo Hoffendorf, and Lambert. Brenner handles game arrangements. The Clark Seniors start their season Tuesday against Port Richmond’s St Peter’s heavyweight team.
The Alextan A A meeting is set for tomorrow at Ay Star Bowling Academy to discuss all arrangements. Players from the Binger League, including Joe Leach and Frank Williamson, are expected to compete in the 100 yard dash and 220 yard dash at Star grounds during the Labor Day carnival. Finnigan and other Sing League players are also likely to participate, promising a packed event with multiple contests.
The Triangles A. C. of Rosella will open in football season on Saturday when the Tiger A. C. of Newark is scheduled to be played at Weequahic Park. It should be one of the many games held in this vicinity this season.
Elks and Garwoods plan a late season fundraiser at Star grounds after previous rough play. The Garwood A.C. and Star grounds host the upcoming regular court contest, with Jollows Decker returning after last Sunday's belt incident as the main event.
Aart Fae Suea set a notable time in a local event as residents report a swift speed trial. Officials noted the effort and timing, with spectators sharing reactions to the performance.
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