23 Jan 1913
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Newspaper
Perth Amboy Evening News
Location
Perth Amboy, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1913
Page
1
The Goodwills defeated the Owls 35 to 25 on their home court. Pax Booz led the Owl lineup with five field goals while Frank Sullivan and John Deegan contributed, but the Owls were hampered by a lack of forwards and a mixed lineup.
The Seaside Reserves travel to face Iroquois tomorrow night, using a lineup featuring H Peters Wagner as forwards Tichenor at pivot and W Peter Franklin and Neil as guards after their win over the Diamond Wonders at Eltingville court Saturday night.
This week’s Police Gazette publishes portraits of Young Levins from New Brunswick, a popular county artist, and famed wrestler Zbysko who once performed here. Both receive editor’s honor in the issue.
The All Stars from South River routed the local high school team 138 to 12 Tuesday afternoon at Washington Park. Read the Classifica Ads on page 8 for details and note pending district court judgment believed to cover the outcome.
Seaside basketball returns from its best showing of the season as it travels to Brooklyn to meet the St. Vincent De Paul Lyceum team. Krumppe anchors the pivot, Al McIntyre returns at forward, Bernstein and Wagner handle guard duties, with Hennessey as Mac's forward ally.
The Fair Sex varsity defeated the Kappa Deltas 17 to 14 on the Auditorium court in their first home win of the season. Marian Smith led with seven field goals, while Clementine Smith guarded but held to seven misses. Dorothy Greenbaum and Margaret Conquest also starred for the victors as Ruth Fletcher and Cynthia Frost battled on defense.
Preview of the key matchup as Woodbridge faces Perth Amboy tomorrow afternoon on the Auditorium court with anticipated lineups including Reyder and Koons for Woodbridge. Amboy aims to challenge for the league title in this pivotal game.
Bill Reynolds, renowned for his basketball knowledge, writes a six part series on “How to Play Basketball” for Riverside teams. The Riverside coach details practice, defense, possession, offense, passing, feeding and signals, with installments appearing in the Evening News.
Crimson and white fans pack the Auditorium as Woodbridge High School and P A H S prepare for a decisive Middlesex County High School League clash. Woodbridge leads the standings. a P A H S victory would seize first place, while a Woodbridge win would seal the Crimson team’s top spot.
Jacksons, the BH. A. C. No. 16 heavyweight team from New York, claim two season wins over the T. A. C. and invite the Riversides of Perth Amboy to a game or series at the Auditorium. They assert the Fliers had a poor showing last Saturday and that the Wyanokes can beat the Flying Five.
Bill Seiboth's Oaks host Pax Booz's Owls on Kozusko Hall court tonight in a fast paced game. Both teams appear evenly matched as the Owls seek a return to the win column and the Timber lads focus on victory.
An advertisement for Dr Grindle at 171 West 12th Street promotes treatment for weak nerves chronic ailments and various complaints. It cites Prof Ihrlich's blood poison remedies and offers free consultation with medicine at $1. Hours are 9 to 9 daily and Sundays 9 to 3.
The Puritan basketball team fields top county players led by Jimmy Cantlon of South Amboy and captain Jimmy Armstrong of Sterlings with Charlie Crabiel Milltown Johnny Deegan and Frank Sullivan from North Amboy plus Schwartz at pivot and Mike Smith as utility man Their aim is to trim the Riversides on the local court despite local doubters
In a four men match at Monmouth alleys Keyport players Maurer Curtis Ackerson and Hopkins faced Elberon quartet Bauera Wells Worth Shultz. Keyport scores were 585 500 653 led by Hopkins 166 141 196 Ackerson 139 137 141 Curtis 136 120 154 Maurer 155 102 162. Elberon totals 649 with Bauera 168 127 204 Wells 171 125 161 Worth 176 198 150 Shultz 134 167 123.
The Riversides face a top Jersey City basketball foe named the Inter City Five on Saturday night at the Auditorium. The contest pits city champions against a strong local rival with clear stakes for regional bragging rights.
A humorous exchange from Chicago News sees She declaring she would not marry a coward. He asks how brave he must be to gain her approval, and she answers that courage to propose would suffice.
The Owls travel February 1 to Vineland to face a local warrior squad amid a warm reception. Booz and Oliver have long ties to the town, where the Owls are well known.
Seasides manager Dolan announces no basketball game on Eltingville court Saturday night the first regular home night missed since season start. Court hired for other purposes. fans suspect interest waning in Eltingville or the regular attraction despite it being publicized as a waning trend.
George Standing retires from competition as a world champion racket and court tennis player. He is believed to be the oldest active figure in the sport in the United States aside from Tom Heit of Boston. Standing claimed the world title after defeating Peter Latham of England several years ago and has defended it since, leaving the U S without a current world caliber challenger in this branch.
Australian promoter McIntosh sells all pugilism interests to Snowy Baker and will focus on theater. Baker buys the stadium hosting McIntosh fights and aims to stage a world lightweight title bout while courting champions in all divisions with incentives. English cyclist Leon Meredith, six time world 100 km amateur champion, plans retirement and a London to Brighton speed record attempt before quitting cycling.
The Tecumseh hockey team of Toronto is negotiating with Jim Thorpe of the Carlisle Indian School about a possible jump to professional hockey next season. Officials say Thorpe is a capable player, seeking a substantial contract to join the club, with president W. J. Bellingham confirming talks but offering few details.
A Chicago friend of Johnny Coulon predicts his bantamweight title run waning after eight years in the ring. He notes losses in recent bouts and faces challengers Kid Williams Eddie Morgan Charley Ledoux and Eddie Camp, all rising strong.
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