05 Apr 1917
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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1917
Page
1
Beavers stun Saints 8 to 3 as Brenton from New Orleans and Holt led a late rally. Beavers chipped away with timely hits and aggressive base running while Salt Lake’s pitching faltered, flushing the comeback triumph in the afternoon game.
In a Pacific Coast League matchup Brumpf and Brenton powered a sacrifice fly with Holt and Rodgers turning a double play. Brenton was charged with a run in 7 innings while bases on balls and hit by pitch hindered both sides. Portland and Salt Lake left seven men on base apiece over a two hour plus game as umpires Casey and Quibbe oversaw the action.
Ban Francisco April report recounts the Tigers beating the Seals 7 to 5 to start Spier Baum’s season. Pete Daley’s double in the third, Gallo’s homer in the seventh, and Galloway’s weighty two-run shot fueled the rally as Fromme was roughed but settled later.
The report covers a baseball game where Los Angeles fell 3-1 to Oakland at Simon Washington Park. Prough pitched effectively for Oakland, yielding six hits while his offense supported him with three runs. Crandall started for the Angels, and errors surfaced from Oakland’s defense led by shortstop O'Mara. Total hits and scoring details are given, with the game described as even through most of the contest before Oakland pulled ahead in the eighth inning.
Logan April 4 Alumni athletic manager Juli Coburn reports Utah Agricultural College will be represented at a joint Utah colleges meeting in Salt Lake City to craft schedules for all college athletics. Coach Jack Watson and Dr. Frank West foresee A. C. contention for the state title next year with a spring football squad practicing nightly. Players listed include Telickell Mohr Sultan PD Cannon Grant Anderean Milter Donkin Stie fel Iaevis Kayple Conkeright Drinen Squires Veoley Andrews Lolo Eld Spencer Cocksten Worlay Pet erson Cox Gardner and Rees, with Andy Caffey possibly joining. The team trains hard indoors awaiting better weather. Earl Andrews sustains a discolored ankle from a fall. alterations to the gym floor hinder practice. Rug-cleaning ad appears.
Morris defeats Fulton in a hard fought New York boxing match decided in the fifth round after a rough, clash filled with body blows and low blows. Referee stopped the fight with Morris on top, scoring a knockout style finish amid heavy infighting and repeated alternations in rounds.
Surviveport La April Ramirez Warner veteran shortstop with the Pittsburgh Nationals gives advice on halting at the plate. He notes the nerve to write Nana for guidance and offers practical batting tips to young recruits.
The veteran writes about swing technique, stressing quick decision before reaching the plate. He advises hitters to choose their intended ball and commit to it, stepping decisively if the first ball is chosen.
Wilmington, N C April 4 The New York Americans routed the Taxton Nationals 8 to 3 in an exhibition game. Russell and Shawkey were effective with Russell allowing only five innings of work. The score favored New York over Boston in a one sided contest.
In Tulsa on April 4 the New York Nationals defeated the Detroit Americans 8 to 4 in a spring exhibition. Fletcher tallied a single, a double and a home run in five appearances, boosting New York’s offense as the game unfolded.
Loyd Jerme, renowned billiard expert and three cushion champion, died in San Francisco Saturday night. His body was brought to Los Angeles and laid in state at the family home in West Farmy. Funeral services will be held with the arrival of his next of kin from New York. Jerne, aged 85, was one of the nation’s best known players and held the title from 1900 to 1907. He moved to Los Angeles three years ago from Salt Lake City and is survived by a widow and four children.
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