Newark Sports

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Weequahic Park Race Officials 1929804 viewsA group of officials and guests of the Junior League at the annual inter-city meeting held Is last month at Weequahic Park, Newark, N. J. Reading from left to right are Fred C. Green of the Boston Transcript; J. Burns; J. H. Gilbody, secretary of the Metropolitan Driving Club; R. E. Kelsey; C. L. Stickney, starting judge; Dr. J. T. McGlynn, chairman of the race committee of the "Mets,' " and Frank G. Trott of the Boston Globe.

from Aug 15, 1929 Trotter and Pacer magazine


Courtesy of Don Daniels
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Bright Spot781 viewsBright Spot (Cliff Hennion) wins first heat Class C Trot from Hollyrood Jasper (Joe Dodge) Newark, N. J. Matinee.

Photo from the June 1930 issue of Harness Horse
Photo courtesy of Don Daniels
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1946777 viewsThe Newark Eagles were incepted in 1936 when the Newark Dodgers merged with the Brooklyn Eagles. The Eagles sported the likes of Hall-of-Famers Larry Doby, Monte Irvin, Ray Dandridge, Leon Day, and Willie Wells. The Eagles shared Ruppert Stadium with the Newark Bears, beginning in 1936.

The Newark Eagles had many standout players, but two entered the baseball history books: Larry Doby, the first black player in the American League (Cleveland Indians), and Don Newcombe, Brooklyn Dodgers rookie of the year
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Dreamland Fire November 1, 1965732 viewsPhoto from Dave Petronella
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1941 Eagles Pitching Staff720 views
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Frick, James719 viewsLibrary of Congress Photo
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Gorto Jr, John718 views
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1931 Newark Bears715 viewsPhoto from J. Teague
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Johnny Neun - Manager707 views
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Hargreaves, Charlie701 views
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Seuffert, Larry (on left)701 viewsPhoto from Lynn Seuffert
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694 viewsEd Zawora's father played on this team
Photo from Ed Zawora
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Team Bus692 views
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Grandstand691 viewsImage from the Dec 16, 1942 Harness Horse magazine (defunct).
"Road Horse Association of NJ" (aka Gentleman's Driving Club).

Courtesy of Don Daniels
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Lytle, Betty690 views
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Seuffert, Larry (on left)689 viewsPhoto from Lynn Seuffert
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Versus Newark Falcons688 viewsPhoto from Ed Zawora
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Fiducia, Fred678 viewsPhoto from Mrs. Maryann Leo
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Lee, Wyatt673 viewsLibrary of Congress Photo
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Jacob Ruppert - Owner669 views
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Versus Ruckis666 viewsPhoto from Ed Zawora
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McGinnity, Joe658 viewsLibrary of Congress Photo
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Nee, John651 viewsLibrary of Congress Photo
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Hargreaves, Charlie644 views
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Schlafly, Larry642 viewsLibrary of Congress Photo
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McAllister, Lewis633 viewsLibrary of Congress Photo
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Lawton, John A. Shortstop625 views
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Ray Dandridge620 viewsRichard La Rovere was commissioned in 2000 to create a tribute at Bears Stadium honoring the players of the former Newark Eagles Negro League that played in the 1930s-40s.

Photos from Richard La Rovere
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