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Perth Amboy Evening News

Location

Perth Amboy, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1908

Page

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Boys of Glasses of Miss Gilman and Miss Kent Bat Hard

An exciting nine inning baseball game ended in a 14 to 14 tie between Miss Gilman eighth graders and Miss Kent eighth graders on Washington street grounds. Kent led until the fifth inning then Gilman surged ahead in the sixth, a late rally kept the score level, and a return game is set for next Monday on Brogger's field.

Missent Miss Gilman Washington Street Miss Kent Migs Gilman Stephen Brogger E High School Esterday Kidd Ad As Meshrow Sie I. Krebelshel R Ib Oo Karkus J.la Flamme PEON A. Warner J. Lewis Miss Kent Gil Lewis Coons Levy Karkus Fugen Krebelsheimer

Divorced Men as Lovers Reframe Marital Choices

The piece lampoons divorce as a social option and argues widows prefer divorce as a path to escape burdens. It contrasts husbands and lovers, noting wives view men as flawed husbands but admirable lovers, while the lover is valued for virtue though transient. Also promotes Laxative Cough Syrup as a child friendly remedy for bronchial ailments.

Sexton

A foul race at Belmont nets Grapple first money

New York May 19 Grapple placed first in the Harlem selling stakes at Belmont Park after Juggler was disqualified for fouling Rye finished second with Spooner third An exciting stretch saw Arasee falter and Spooner run wide Juggler surged back to win by three lengths but the on track interference led to Grapple being declared winner of the main event.

New York Grapple Juggler Harlem Belmont Park Grepply Shaw Rye Spooner Arasee Ees Jug Rapple Casque Joe Madsashe Statesman Beile Whan. Igeon Lady Irma Berkeley Rifleman Oxford Dorante Big Chief Jubilee Rara_Ayls Frizette Harcourt

Naughty-Eight Meets Naughty-Nine In Interclass Series

An interclass high school game between the juniors and seniors will be played this afternoon on the grounds. The match was postponed from May 7 to May 14 due to weather before the contest was completed.

Naughty-Eight Naughty-Nine

Tottenville A. C. Set to Meet Keystones Next Saturday

The Tottenville Athletic Club will face the Keystones, a Staten Island team, next Saturday afternoon on the Atlantic Terra Cotta grounds in a forthcoming game.

Tottenville A. C THE Keystones Staten Island

Danish Club Session Missed At Dan ish Sociable Athletic Club

There was no meeting of the Danish Sociable Athletic Club last night nor Sunday morning. A Brooklyn Danish ports club committee planned to attend Sunday but did not appear. No practice by older athletes was held last night.

Brooklyn

Puritans Seek Opponents From City Nine Teen Team

Puritan A nine member team of this city, aged about nineteen, invites contact from teams at similar ages. Write to Charles Anderson at 28 Charles Street to arrange matches.

Puritans The Puritan A Charles Anderson Charles Street

Magnolia Field Club Defies Roosevelt Challenge

The Magnolia Field Club of Roosevelt challenges sixteen or seventeen year old teams while addressing Thomas McNally at Roosevelt.

Magnolia Field Club Roosevelt Thomas McNally

ManZan Pile Remedy Arrives Ready to Use

A collapsible tube with nozzle contains ManZan Pile Remedy. One application soothes the ear area, reducing inflammation and soreness and itching. Priced at 60 cents and sold by Sexton, druggist.

Sexton

Field Meet Here May 29

The high school's interclass field meet is set for Friday May 29. Prof. Davis coordinates arrangements for events including races at 100 220 440 and 880 yards plus high jump shot put and pole vault. Five or six contestants from each class will compete, each in one track and one field event, on the practice field at Madison Avenue and Lewis Street.

Davis Madison Avenue Lewis Street

Oakfields Defeated by Middle Maurers in 10 to 6 Setback

The Oakfields fell to the Middle Maurers 10 to 6 on the W. X. diamond Sunday. They seek a challenge from the Eagle A. C. of Chrome or other teams aged fifteen or sixteen. Address Oakfield Club manager at 78 Catherine Street.

Oakfields Middle Maurers W. X Eagle A. C Chrome Oakfield Club Catherine Street

High School Baseball Schedule Includes Oselle Bloomfield Rahway Bayonne

On Saturday afternoon the high school nine will play several games in this city starting with Oselle high. They meet Bloomfield on Decoration Day May 30, then Rahway H S June 3 and Bayonne H S June 6. A mid week game is due June 38. After the Bayonne game they travel to Bayonne to meet the same nine. Rahway game on June 8 is the second meeting. local boys won the first clash.

Oselle High Bloomfield Nine Rahway H Bayonne H.S Bayonne H. S Bayonne

Warmer Weather Cuts Bowling Interest Across Alleys

With warm weather the bowling business has fallen off to the point that two or three alley proprietors have practically decided to close the alleys for two months or so. At nearly every place the pin boys have been reduced in numbers.

Carteret F. C. Beats All Stars in Newark Showdown

Roosevelt May 19 The Carteret F. C. defeated the All Star B. B. team of Newark by 8 to 5. Star A. C. topped Rahway, 11 to 11 at Woodbridge as the Stars prepare to meet Imperial F. C. of Perth Amboy next Sunday.

Carteret F. C ALL Stars Newark Roosevelt B. B Star A. C Rahwagians Woodbridge the Star A. C Rahway The Imperial F Perth Amboy

Results and standings in the major leagues

National League games at Cincinnati and St Louis yield 9 6 and 9 1 scores with pitchers Camnitz Gibson Ferguson Bowerman Fromme Beebe McGlynn Nostetter. Standings show Boston Pittsburgh Cincinnati Philadelphia St Louis New York with varying records. American League results include New York Detroit Philadelphia St Louis Boston Chicago and Cleveland with multiple pitchers named in box scores. Standings list New York St Louis Chicago Cleveland Washington Detroit Boston and Detroit in various slots.

National League Cincinnati New York Bernassvete Schlel Mathewson Larkey Bresnahan Ttsburg Pittsburg Philadelphe Camnitz Gibson Itchte Dooin St. Culebaton St. Louis Ferguson Bowerman Fromme Beebe McGlynn Nostetter L. P.O Ow. L. Po Boston T. Lous Roodkiyn Ene B Detroit Batterles Mullin Schmidt Chesbro Doyle Pavnen Kleinow Philadelphia Louis Batterieter Dygert Vickers Schlitger Maxwell Swire Smith Petty Dineen Criss Spencer Oston Cleveland Morgan Carrigan Liebhardt Bemis Washington Chicago Hughes and Warner Walsh Altrock Smith and Sullivan L. PC F.C. New York i Wash’ton

St Marys Challenge Invites Juvenile Teams

St Marys challenges juvenile teams to face them, with special interest in Tigers F C of Woodbridge. Address for replies is Walter Meilheim at 257 Front Street.

ST. Marys Tigers F. C Woodbridge Walter Meilheim Front Street

Sire of Racers Dead in New Jersey Stock Farm

Todd a famed trotting sire dies of pneumonia at William Bradley’s Somerville New Jersey stock farm. Bred in 1899 by J Malcolm Forbes Boston from Bergen Janella. Noted offspring include Kentucky Todd winner of the Kentucky Derby Cochate Douglass Liz Todd. Wild Bit Donovan suspended as Detroit pitcher faces league probe after incident in New York.

New York Todd William O. Bradley Somerville N. J J. Malcolm Forbes Boston Bergen—Janella Kentucky Todd Cochate Douglass Liz Todd Wild Dontovan Philadelphia President Johnson American League Donovan Detroit

De Oro Beats Sherman in 600-Point Pool Match

Alfredo de Oro defeated Ben Sherman 209 to 119 in the first block of a 600 point pool match championship held in Philadelphia. The exhibition showcased de Oro’s scoring rhythm and control as Sherman pressed for early counterattacks.

de Oro

No-Hit Game In Elizabeth By Colonials

Nops pitched a two-hit game for Elizabeth as the Colonials defeated Philadelphia 5 to 0 in the Union League yesterday. Elizabeth had eight hits and scored twice on miscues by Philadelphia, with only thirty-one players facing Nops in the entire contest.

Elizabeth

High Rollers Bowling Scores at Kirby’s Alleys

High bowling secret on Kirby's alleys features James Dolan with 257 and 288, J Kirby at 226 215 194, P Peterson 225 202 181 221 194 184 179 202, H Schmitz 213 175 185 188 200, H Simonsen 200 182 198 187.

Kirby’s James Dolan J. Kirby P. Peterson H. Schmitz H. Simonsen

Columbia A C B B seeks teams aged 12 to 18

The Columbia A C B B invites teams aged 12 to 18 to respond. Interested squads should contact William Gerba at Mechanic Street for more information and coordination.

Columbias Columbia A. C. B. B William Gerba Mechanic Street

Pennsylvania Railroad Excursion Tickets to National Meetings

The Pennsylvania Railroad offers excursion tickets at reduced fares for delegates and visitors to major gatherings across Chicago Louisville Denver Cleveland St Paul Columbus Indianapolis Toledo and other cities. Tickets sold days vary by event with return deadlines set, and the carrier notes a comprehensive schedule of fast express trains from East cities to Chicago St Louis Indianapolis Louisville Columbus Cleveland and Toledo.

Pennsylvania Railroad Company Chicago Ill American Medical Association Louisville International Sunday School Association Republican National Convention Denver Col Democratic National Convention Good Cleveland Ohio International Convention, Baptists Young People’s Union of America St. Paul Minn Imperial Council Mystic Shrine Columbus Prohibition National Convention Indianapolis Ind Toledo Sovereign Grand Lodge Pennsylvania Railroad St. Louis Tare

Gossip and youths spark Sunday baseball in Amboy area

Local column notes Nationals victory over Public Service nine with 14 strikeouts by Augustine of the Scheuer, pigeons and superstition at Amusement park. Mentions upcoming matches including Beech Street nine vs Kreischervillians, Pirate A. C. vs Eagles, and Perth Amboy youth teams seeking play alongside Uncle Bram led clubs. Also lists contact details for youth teams and notes Overalls nine beating R. A. Bullis 8 to 0 in four innings.

Nationals Augustine Scheuer Public Service Beech Street Tottenville Kreischervillians Pirate A. C Pleasant Plains Eagles Fitzgerald Fords F. C Fords Albert Bram Perth Amboys Arbutus Nine Keasbey F. C Keasbey Perth Amboy Symphony B. B. OC William Kreudle Mechanic Street Oleson Shine New Brunswick Camp i Co. W Pioneer F. C Merry Wells Ibey St. Josephs Star F. C Benjamin Jensen Barclay Street Howard McGreal State Street Rescenta Brogger Jeffersonians Edward Nelson Broad Street Tiger -Field Club Woodbridge R. A. Bullis W. Dwyer C. Coddington Smen Andres T. Coddington High Street

High School Track Team Prepares for Rutgers Meet

Captain Crowell leads a practice with several squad members as the team plans to enter the Rutgers Field meet on Saturday. He aims to have himself and two key teammates in peak condition for the event.

Rutgers Crowell

Princes Bay Brotherhood Defeats St. Mark's Junior 7 to 1

Princes Bay Brotherhood defeated St. Mark's Junior Brotherhood of Pleasant Plains on Saturday afternoon by seven to one.

Princes Bay Princes Bay Brotherhood St. Mark's Junior Brotherhood of Pleasant Plains

May and June Community Event List From Local Notices

A compiled schedule of local events and observances appearing in May and June. Items include church sales DAR meetings Memorial Day observances Slovak union events high school exercises commemoration dances and assorted excursions and fairs across Amboy and nearby venues with dates and locations.

Swedish Church Missionary Sale Daughters of the American Revolution the Westminster James H. Dandy Post Slovak Union Sokal Dewey Park Nvention Dagle Athletic Club Estic Theatre Xcelsior Aspices Aoeday School Parke Rove Oursion Amboy Sisess —Fair Dan& Ies

Dwyer and Hurley Postpone Boxing Match Again

Johnny Dwyer has postponed his bout with Battling Hurley of Pasaio indefinitely due to illness and failure to reach condition. Numerous dates set, but Dwyer’s health appears unlikely to improve this month. tonight’s fire between the men was canceled.

Johnny Dwyer Battling Hurley Pasaio Dwyer Hurley

Port Reading F C Defeats Sewaren F C In Ten Inning Game

The Port Reading F C defeated the Sewaren F C Sunday on the Port Reading grounds by 8 to 7 in ten innings. Next Sunday Port Reading F C will host Independent A C of Elizabeth on the same grounds.

Port Reading F. C Sewaren F. C Port Reading A. C Elizabeth

Trolley Men Play Ball in New Brunswick

New Brunswick May 19 The Pete Service railway baseball team will host Elizabeth as its opponent this afternoon at Brunswicks field. The brief note asks readers to ignore distracting ads and focus on the game.

New Brunswick Pete. Service Railway City Elizabeth Brunswicks

Intersociables Lose In Tenth To Trolley Dodgers

The Intersociable F. C. dropped a ten inning game to the Trolley Dodgers on Pardee diamond 9 to 8. The Dodgers won by a run in the last inning on an error. Next Saturday the Intersociables meet Chesebrough works. Score by innings shows Trolley Dodgers with a late rally and the Intersociables unable to hold.

Trolley Dodgers Intersociable F. C Pardee Diamond Intersociables Chesebrough Works Trolley Doo Rs

New Tennis Club to Begin Series of Matches Today

A newly formed tennis club on Rector Street will open a schedule this afternoon at Compton Court. Players include John F. Relley Jr and Donsald Kennedy versus Malcolm Crowell and Atwood Belcher. The schedule has been nearly completed.

Rector Street Compton Court John F. Relley, Jr Donsald Kennedy Malcolm Crowsell Atwood Belcher

Schoolboys to Play Ball at Copper Works Ground

Public school teams seven and four prepare for an afternoon baseball clash on the copper works grounds. The item also includes stray ad copy and garbled lines about healing salves and a druggist named Sexton.

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Belmont Theodore Bloodgood Bowling Alley Billiard and Pool Parlor Clears and Tobacco Smith St PIA Switzer's Che Bijgou New Brunswick Ave Jefferson ST Perth Amboy Theatre Co J. F. Ernst People’s Playhouse of Joan May Matt Hill Norton and Paterson George Yeoman Buster Brown Clara Walters Comfor Roselle High Piedmont Cigarettes Piedmont Pinesalva Coeree Tan Ty Sexton Kyanize Hank Haff Independence YHR Elizabeth Hardware CO Smith Street Perth Amboy N. & H. McDowell Broadway South Amboy
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