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Newspaper
Elizabeth Daily Journal
Location
Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1908
Page
4
The crowd watched as the Oil Millers and Clerks battled in a hard fought game. double plays and sharp catches highlighted a tense innings stretch while errors and wild pitches kept the score close. Both sides traded threats with several key plays including a fifth inning steal and late defensive stops.
A muddled Sea Girt Now report notes the trophy ceremony for the Arrow relay teams delayed due to unresolved contracts and unresolved team selections. It mentions captains, individual motives, and a meeting that postponed the event while jewelers, reimbursements, and line stations are briefly referenced.
A lively impromptu race occurred Saturday on Halfway Avenue after a larger event. Competitors included Lizzie By and Annie Doe driven by Bert Saperbrunn with Keenan and Mr. Keating watching, as crowds followed the fast pace with cheers and rising excitement.
Winagh Veet Warren and Assistant Minaiger Terbert Dunn issue call for all Trojan Ay Cy candidates to report for practice at Rahway Avenue and South Streets Thursday night. Last year’s players expected to attend. tryouts present for all positions. The Torrr Ring notes Metuchen Field Club match at Me Uwhen Saturday, September 26. Home games then at Cylon League Park.
A local assembly called for triangle football candidates to attend a restubor magnify meeting. The group discussed renting a car for teammates for Friday night on Triangle al avenue Locust street as the plan moves forward under city authorities.
In New York at America League Park the annual Printers Games drew crowds with lively events and strong showings. The Hers mily posted a sixteen run score while Pitts beat Cincinnati in a notable match, marking a festive day of competition.
Frank Barnes of the Cardinals is elected president with George Durrett as secretary and Frank Burke as treasurer as the Journal Juniors reorganize for the season. Fifteen applications limit entry, new schedule to be drawn and approved Friday night.
Before the game at the Elizabeth Chess and Whist Club a special meeting appointed Fred Bu Bansett Joseph Gales and William Bakkeon to draft resolutions on the death of Henry Ly Raltonstall. Winners were Bigelow and Willard North and South and Jackson and Merrick East and West. The score:
The Eastern League admits Paterson as the ninth member, with Jersey City expected to join to form a ten club circuit. The season opens October 5 with singles, doubles, and team events planned at Elizabeth. Dunbar, Clauss, O'Donnell, Pump, and Burke headline early matchups as New York challengers arrive.
Blick Layster of the Lincolns tightens an ankle during a game in Newark and stays home on Washington Street while Flick plans a social call to visit friends tomorrow.
A detailed look at heavier-than-air craft and dirigible balloons as potential coast defense assets. Analysts note speed limits, payload capacity, and safety concerns for aircraft. Proposals include stationing dirigibles along Boston, Norfolk, Charleston, Mobile, and West Coast ports to aid coast defense amid European arms racing.
New York Sept 15 After the first heat of the six day race at Madison Square Garden Cameron and Stein finished tied for the amateur honors in a thrilling duel. Stein won the initial heat by a narrow margin and Cameron surged in the final yards to force a dead heat. The race continues as the dead heat will be ridden off before week’s end. Folger Beddell and Root crashed on Twenty sixth Street but escaped serious injury.
In Philadelphia on September 15 the United States led Canada by 73 to 30 at the end of the first innings of the annual cricket match played at the Germantown Cricket Club grounds.
Robert Le Ray defeated Richard H Fue Bie in straight sets at the Kuntes tournament on Town and Country Club courts. Dr Dewhurst won the Baltimore Club leg and the Cantory ville Cup, signaling a brewing rivalry as next year’s contest promises heightened stakes and potential ownership of the trophy.
Captain Reeves of the Battin High School football squad will be called for dates and a practice session on Friday night at the Wang Street grounds. The team plans eleven players for the season and will begin preparations with a first practice.
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