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Newspaper
Elizabeth Daily Journal
Location
Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1908
Page
7
Jersey players struggled as Philadelphia dominated with a high scoring display. Tess led batters with an early blast, while All and Philadelphias added to a collective 402 runs in the unusual innings.
In Philadelphia on Saturday the New Jersey State Cricket League squad was defeated 402 to 66 by the Gentlemen of Philadelphia, America's premier team. The Jersey players, missing W. Bunce and Q. A. de Charleroi, showed moments of promise but could not overcome the seasoned visitors.
Howard Mulford defeated Roy Patterson to win the Casino Cup tennis tournament on Saturday. Mulford swept the first set 6 1 and gained the final set 7 5 after a deuce battle, with Patterson showing late form in the third.
Stewart Gilbertson, Orange YMCA member, wowed the crowd in the star race from Gea Girt h to Newark by breaking away from the field. He then promptly left in street clothes for New York to continue his insurance job, winning admiration from fellow athletes and locals.
Irvingtons F C beat Ironsides 84 at Fay avenue grounds with O Neil pitching a standout performance. Williams and Heoler led Irvingtons at the plate while Pearson and Benhour starred for Ironsides. Ironsides left seven men on base to Irvingtons eight.
A garbled notice reports a planned athletic meet organized by Brother Prosper of Alexian Hospital and Frank Burke with unspecified preliminary arrangements and scheduling for a future conference.
John Rothfuss of Elizabeth, who has played first for the Star team and a Paterson Union League member, fractured both ankles severely. Doctors expect an operation at a Newark hospital in about two weeks.
The Journal Junior Bowling League plans a meeting tonight at Burke's Star Bowling Alley to organize for next week's competition. Participants will discuss schedules and start dates as they prepare for the season.
General Collins presents trophies to Stars and Oxfords Newark after a City versus Intercounty bowling winners celebration at Peters hotel near Star baseball grounds. The day featured a tied baseball game noted for strong coaching by Larry O'Donnall and impressive pitching by Lap Wahoe before a substantial eight course meal and postgame ceremonies.
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