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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1913
Page
2
A jumble of baseball and circus imagery describes recent games and pitches. Amor pitched well yesterday but received weak run support as the Cubans remain undefeated with shutouts in six straight games. Middletown and Kingston are noted in the western swing as teams eye a scalp against the Cubans.
Results of yesterday's games show scores and standings for clubs in the New York and New Jersey League. Listings include Kingston Danbury Middletown Newburgh Poughkeepsie matchups with prior records and upcoming fixtures.
Tonight at Madison Square Garden two leading white heavyweights face off for the solid silver belt in a ten round bout. Referee Billy John will bring James Flynn of Colorado and Smith of California to the ring at 10 o clock. The background notes Johnson and Sam Langford as prior opponents, with Burns and Al Kaufman mentioned in past rivalries.
Baseball results report outcomes from two games involving Plo American and PN teams. Details include final scores and notable performances for standout players on each side.
Reported scores from American, National, and International leagues with game by game results. Key standings show New York and Philadelphia atop their circuits, with Boston and Chicago near the top in their divisions. Toronto, Baltimore, and Newark also tallied wins and losses across multiple showcases.
Grapewin's Stars baseball club hosts a benefit at the Broadway Theatre on August 24 featuring the play Sweethearts and Wives led by Charley Grapewin Anna Chang and Mike Donlin with Rita Ross Georgie Hawley Archie Sell Helen Hilton and other notable stars in a lively fundraiser for the team.
Entry blanks must be mailed to Box 305 so names appear in the program. Aug 14 Governor's Day Firemen Parade, Evening-Masque Fete. Aug 15 Baby Parade Doll Carnival and Fireworks. Aug 16 Equestrian events. Aug 27 All Day Ball Grounds events with fireworks at night. Address 306 Tone Branch N J.
The Long Branch Cubans beat Newburgh 5 to 2 at Baseball Park to conclude the series. Ramos and Gonzales drove in runs for the Cubans while Marshall faced Newburgh, with Lynch subbing in late and delivering a fourth inning home run.
A dispute looms over Cuban players bought by Frank Farrell from Henriquez as reports claim Henriquez sold them to Boston Braves president Gaffney. Farrell plans to challenge the sale, citing witnesses including scout Irwin, with the National Commission expected to rule soon.
Polo club cup event at Rumson kicks off August 27 with teams entering the GAP trophy chase. A 55 pound striped bass caught by Frank Hewes of Allenhurst in June tops local record lists, now mounted for display at the Asbury Park Fishing Club clubhouse.
The advertisement defends fixed year round pricing and calls out so called Special Sales by piano houses. It promotes buying New Good pianos at low prices with easy terms no interest and outlines offers such as New 88 Note Player-Pianos from $375 and up with a bench scarf and 12 rolls of music plus one year free exchange.
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