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Newspaper
Woodbridge Leader
Location
Woodbridge, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1933
Page
9
The Woodbridge Legion Nine added two victories over the Maurers 6 to 1 and the Jamesburg Doughboys 5 to ?. Gerek, Dametsel and Delaney led the mound and offense as the team played consistent ball across both battles.
Murtagh pitched for Woodbridge as the American Legion swept two games. The Township Doughboys defeated Maurer A A 6-1 and beat Jamesburg Legion 5-2 with Gerek and Reine leading Maurer and Jamesburg hitters respectively. Damets eh and Delaney had two hits for the Doughboys.
The Fords playground softball team beat Iselin 8 to 1 on Tuesday night. Frank Itler pitched nine innings with only one unearned run allowed as Iselin failed to respond after last week’s 12 to 8 loss.
Cecil Walker, thrice sprint champion of America, and George Dempsey of Australia prepare for the five mile national championship at Nutley Velodrome. Dempsey leads Walker by three points. outcomes Sunday night determine the U S bicycle title with possible ties or retains.
The Brownies host Webster A A at Grove Street Diamond Sunday for the final game of the series. Webster won the opener 9-5 but Brownies tied it 2-2 in the second game, with a late rally. Sunday’s 3:15 p.m. tilt features Webster’s Capprio and Millman against Brownies pitcher Woods and Mesko.
Red Gerity starts with Rahway A A and boasts a flawless Union County pitching record. Iowa pair Gerber and Clark expected to dazzle at Sunday half mile saucer. Chet Gardner returning in rebuilt car after a crash. Greyhound racing gains Township interest at Linden. Ford Recreations to face Trenton Colored Browns Sunday. Township Twilight League praised despite hecklers.
The Speedway Social Club defeated Shell Obs Co 10 to 8 after a nine run first inning. Willie Gelding delivered clutch hitting and the defense secured the win with sharp umpiring. A future chance to play Mitchy’s garage team is planned.
The Woodbridge Field Club defeated the Woodbridge Colored Giants 13 to 12 in a Twilight League game at Grove Street Diamond. Final score determined by a close late rally.
Joe Mullen pitched brilliantly for St James' as they crushed St Theresa's 11 to 1. Gerly and Sandbeck each had three hits for St James' while Robins managed two for St Theresa's. The Saints chase a follow up against Rhier A A or Billy Winn with a large racing lineup at Woodbridge Speedway pending.
Steve Anthony's Fords Field Club traveled to Point Pleasant Sunday and returned home winners over the Point Pleasant semi pro team by 6 to 4. Mike Stuart pitched well for the Fords and the club racked up twelve safeties led by Peary Subrey who scored twice and drove in three.
A ten mile special match race is scheduled for Sunday featuring Billy Winn and Joe Russo for a side purse. Entries include Hall Chet Gardner Harr is Insinger Sall Chuck Tabor and McKenzie among others in the Blue Eagle Sweepstakes.
In a bustling community scene, Mrs M D Sullivan hosts a gathering described as an entertaining bee with Mrs Baer and others joining. Neighbors note cordial exchanges and seasonal hospitality as the event unfolds in Benton.
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