15 Apr 1916
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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1916
Page
1
In a spirited game the Heavera defeated their opponent 4 to 1. Oakland tuned a high scoring sequence with key plays by Tune and others contributing to the final tally. The effort showcased strong offense and defense across the four quarters.
In Salt Lake City Ap 15 Ske Yeles and Del Brown fought three hours forty three minutes before police stopped the bout. Both exhausted, they continued for forty three minutes more. It was the longest wrestling bout staged in Salt Lake, surpassing the Jolras match by minutes. Parjug claimed the middleweight title from Yokel in another bout. Larry Doyle, top NY batter, showed form echoing past averages and drew praise as a dependable hitter in the national pastime.
A chaotic wrestling night at Salt Lake theatre featured Yokel and Brown in a grueling three hour match that ended in a draw after both men endured extreme fatigue and near collapse. Referee Thorn ton was attacked, and a second incident disrupted the arena as fans demanded continuation.
In New York on April 1 Monty argues the 1916 major league first basemen pool shows the National League with more capable players than the American League. He lists top candidates from both leagues, notes mixed opinions on the best overall, and mentions upcoming games and rosters amid a broad evaluation of first baseman talent.
April 14 Seals beat the Senators 3 to 2 in the first inning rally. Johnson struggled but Seals capitalized on timely hitting to seal the win. Other games postponed include St Louis at Cleveland and Philadelphia at Boston. Detroit at Chicago. Washington at New York. Also ad for Eureka Seed Potatoes from Blackman & Griffin Co.
The Speaker sale by the Boston Aceiiane topped 950.0, highlighting several high profile transfers where large sums changed hands. Notable deals include Tela Speaker and Swaton Ameri cane, reportedly bought by Cleveland. Price expected above 5.15 million and Philadelphia Athletics purchase by Chicago.
Salt Lake defeated Los Angeles 14 to 6 as rival batteries Hughes and Hannah for Salt Lake faced Svinderiige Brant Horstman and Bolen for the Angels. The line score shows Salt Lake leading 14 to 6 in a tight contest played in Salt Lake.
San Francisco report notes Apel 14 Wyran Noyes pitched seven innings for Partin, keeping the Oaks limited to one hit and one run until the ninth, when bases loaded with one out. Higginbotham scored or forced a run as the rally began, ending with Beavers taking the game.
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