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Newspaper
Elizabeth Daily Journal
Location
Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1908
Page
7
The Roselle Triangles crushed Elizabeth Country Club 10 to 0 on their own field. Pitcher Hite held the visitors in check after a rough start, while Wetmore and Miller fueled the offense with timely hits. Lohman, Wetmore, and Blake starred on defense and infield plays, delivering a decisive victory as nightfall ended the contest.
Seery of this city starred as Plainfield defeated Plainfield X.A in a second game of their championship series. His clutch hits and solid fielding helped the team pull ahead, finishing with a decisive late run margin. The win keeps the club optimistic for the remainder of the series.
The Trojan A C of this city will open west football on Saturday afternoon at Union League Park facing the strong Dunellen A C from Dunellen. A very good game is expected as both teams are fast. At last Thursday night practice many candidates tried for positions. The Trojan Club plans Saturday and holiday morning games and seeks community support. The team should meet for practice Tuesday and Thursday at 7:30 PM at Rahway Avenue and South Street.
The Elizabeth Field Club traveled to Newark Saturday and fell 8 to 0 to Crescent A C. Newark connected on Memrick’s curves for thirteen safe hits while O'Brien and P Tully split eight hits for the winners. Elizabeth managed six hits and committed errors were even at two apiece as Kane scored late in the game and Carr and McCormick added later runs.
In a decisive Saturday contest the Polishers defeated the Oil Millers 1-0 to clinch the Sin ger League pennant and the cash prize. Skinny Bender and Rauch pitched superbly, each fanning seven and issuing one walk, with Bender allowing only three hits. Gerau scored the lone run after a fielder’s choice, tying the title to the Polishers as late drama faded and postponed games kept others in second place.
Newark and Union County cricketers faced a forfeit as Weston residents seized Waverly Oval for a home date. The season finale would decide league positions, but Grounds access failed through no fault of the Newark club. Essex County played at Branch Brook Park while Montclair beat Carmante in a friendly, with notable performances from Tarvis and Turner.
Five events were staged at Canoe Brook Country Club in Summit with top scores by W. W. Pell E. L. Downes and S. Cornwall. Semifinals in the Roseville Cup saw Downes defeat Cornwall while Wilson edged Hossryann. September Cup semifinals and consolation nets produced decisive results as Lawrence Faggers Roberts and Moore advanced in tight matches. Sealed-envelope handicap drew seventy-five entrants with notable scores from Tart Gambier Hill Lanning Spinhing Naulty Rogers Oomaee and others as match play to decide a winner loomed.
In a rain affected downtown clash the Elk club beat a Standards team 7 to 5. Decker pitched for the Elks, amid five wild pitches while Burns toiled for the Standards. Key plays featured Boettner and Hastings producing early runs and Charley Boyd making three fine catches in left field. Umpire Willie Seery drew ire from Standards backers, though no fate met him as crowds surged after the final out.
Bayside Juniors take an early lead on a three-run third. The Young Americans answer with three fast double plays from Gannon Roles and strong fielding. Lynch and Tepepe lock down the mound while Reins, Nessler and O'Brien spark the offense as Seiss and Carlstrom drive decisive hits leading to an 8-5 victory.
Former Stars lobe to the Royal Giants, Ridgewoods, a club of many ex Fileabeth State players, lost 3-1 yesterday at Meyerrow Park Brooklyn. Ernie Linderman pitched for the Ridgewoods while Roth, Piel, and Brown stood out defensively. Pick and Burke contributed in the field.
In the second Taylor Cup round at Baltusrol Golf Club several players posted notable scores including W. F. Norman Jr at 19-8-74 and D. W. Granberry 86-50. Kirk and Conklin faced strong competition as Rossell Armaten and others posted coterminous results.
The planned race on Rahway Avenue between Biddy Splasher now owned by Curly Ditzet and A H Lehman’s horse, once to be ridden by Chris Ryan, did not occur due to ownership change of Biddy since the last meeting two weeks earlier when she won. A future race between the mare and gelding is uncertain.
Elizabeth athletes excel at a Madison YMCA meet. Walter Swift placed second in the indoor dash with a near finish. Corkhuff and Conant tied for high hurdles runner up. Conant also took third in the 100 yards. Morris town and Madison led a thrilling one mile relay, with Morris Town taking the prize as officials announced meet dignitaries.
The Elks defeated the Garwood nine 7-2 on the Star grounds yesterday. Key hits and aggressive base running fueled a first seven inning stretch where Garwood left runners stranded before late scoring in the seventh. A disputed umpire call sparked brief controversy, but the Elks held firm as Ferrell and teammates closed out the win.
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