Fastest Fight Seen Here Sparks Fans Over Questionable Decision
A 15 round bout at the Alhambra Theatre between Ogden’s Tom Painter referee and Tee Morrissey of Idaho ended in a disputed decision favoring Al Young. Fans estimated losses at 2000 to 3000 dollars as Morrissey’s cleaner blows and footwork led some to deem the result unfair. Barreau’s ten-round bout supplied solid action, but the overall card left Ogden disappointed and calling for a boxing commission to oversee judging.
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Beavers Beaten as Seals Rally in Portland Misplay
Portland April 26 Seals defeated Beavers 10 to 2 in a rough game. Leake pitched shutout relief from the second to the ninth, while Charley Baum struggled for Portland and Houck was charged with the defeat. Seals hitters including Leake, Slelin, and Holiacher sparked the late rally as Portland miscues and fielding errors piled up.
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Pacific Coast League Scores Reported Delays and Results
A rain postponed game in Los Angeles delayed Lake.. At Oakland Vernon led 3 to 4 while Oakland won 4 to 3. In Portland San Francisco topped Portland 10 to 2 with nearby teams awaiting rescheduled play.
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Two Boys Injured by Exploding Cap in Philadelphia
April 26 report from Fountain Lang Prater describes 11 year old boy losing a thumb and a 10 year old boy receiving a nose wound when a giant cap they pried open exploded in the older boy’s hand. The blast sent shards across several blocks. both boys were rushed to a surgeon and the younger returned home after treatment while the elder endured hours of pain.
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Reuthers Clean Up As Cincinnati Beats Chicago 6 to 4
In Cincinnati on April 24 Reuther led Cincinnati to a 6 to 4 victory over Chicago. Reuther batted for Deal in the fifth, tripled with the bases loaded, and Groh hit a seventh inning run. Cincinnati racked seven hits, three of them triples, while Chicago scored in the sixth and ninth. Other noted games were rain postes in Brooklyn and Philadelphia with no completed results.
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Favorable Trade Tariffs Endorsed by Imperial Conference
London April 27 Imperial war conference endorses preferential trade tariffs after the war. Chancellor A Bonar Law says each empire part should have favorable terms to police and manufactures of others. Premier Wis George supports imperial preference without adding cost to food and other resources.
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School Bonds Pass by Narrow Margin in City Vote
In Philadelphia on April 1 the $209,000 school bonds were approved by a 39 percent margin amid partial counts. The districts reported varied yes and no tallies across wards as voters endorsed immediate improvements to school buildings. A large relay carnival and a track meet attracted many college athletes, while the University of Pennsylvania was set to begin remodeling today with extensive involvement from local schools.
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Oaks Make It Three Straight
Oaklanders won their third straight, beating Vernon 4 to 3 in San Francisco. Pete Daley led with four hits and a late sprint for the bar, while Doane and Galloway contributed key runs. Pitcher Stovall and catcher Murphy helped Oakland hold on as Vernon threatened in the final innings.
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Death calls mother of Gen Funston in Kansas
Emporia Kansas April 11 Mrs H Funston mother of the late Major General Frederick Funston died at her daughter's home. She was 72 and in frail health after the death of her son hastening her passing. She had planned to join him in California but died suddenly after attending his funeral. Burial will be at Tot a Kansas.
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Rain postpones Bees Angels game in Los Angeles
Light rain and wet grounds force the Bees versus Angels game at Washington Park to be postponed to Saturday. A first doubleheader of the year will start at 12 30 o clock. Angels absence due to rain cancels club workouts. Jean Dubuc joins Bees to work tomorrow.
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Patrol ships sink neutral ships near Skiegerak
Copenhagen April 27 reports Dermyn patrol ships continue against neutral shipping in Skiegerak. The Scandinavian-American liner United States was boarded and examined. Norwegian steamer Faarfayre, sailing Frederikshaven to Christiansand, was torpedoed and taken to a German port.
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Bicycle Week Celebrations Set Across the Nation
April 28 to May marks Bicycle Week as manufacturers and dealers plan nationwide celebrations to promote cycling. Demand surpasses supply due to war era metal tubing shortages, with optimistic forecasts for 1917. The bicycle offers economical commuting, rapid deliveries, and midday meals for workers.
Clean-Up Day Planned by Midvale City Council
Midvale sets May 1 as official clean-up day with the city council, Commercial club, civic groups, and the Woman's club cooperating to boost participation. Residents are urged to paint houses and fences and improve Midvale's visible cleanliness after the event.
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Independent baseball games set Sunday at Grewood Park
Announcement by B M Hughes manager of the Orden Pack n & Provision company team. Ogden Packup vs Southern Pacific Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Both teams field well known Ogden ball players led by captain George Wessler. Arrangements made with city commissioners for the event at the park.
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