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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1909
Page
8
A fragmented retro boxing piece argues Johnson faked fights to gain matchups while contrasting era giants Sullivan Corbett Fitzsimmons Jeffries McCoy and Jackson. It probes honesty, legitimacy, and spectacle in heavyweight boxing past.
The article portrays Johnson as a strong but aggressive fighter with a sturdy build and long reach, capable of mounting a tough defense and quick counters. It notes his knockout wins over Jim Fyna and Rob Fitzalmmnes and discusses his resolve to fight on the level, comparing him to great boxers like Corbett and Fitzsimmons while questioning his tendency to stay defensive and tire in close exchanges.
Disjointed excerpts from a April 29 baseball double header report describe Chicago and Cincinnati splitting Games. Mentions players Brown Metan Harper Melsan and others with unclear lineups and odd phrasing.
In Boston on April 29 the Red Sox beat the Yankees 10 to 4 as Duslon surged in the later innings. Rabe credited with key hits, while Creatte ey Sica! Newton and Kleinow contributed. Philadelphia game: The inning Valencia postponement noted. details incomplete.
Weather rain forced postponements across several games including Latleville The Loulayitte Tole, Kansas City The At Paul Kan City and GL Paul, and Minneapolis Milwaukee event rescheduled at Colgbua Columbus 19 with meteorological notes and panel run account.
In a ragged summary of Western League play dated April 23 Sioux City beat Wichita big in a late game. Lingoln defeated Topeka in an opening game with erratic early scoring and unclear box scores cited.
Denver defeated Omaha 4 to 3 in the opening game of the Western league season. Ines Molnes posted a 4.4 line, with Pueblais-4s- Bastertes and Ubstrorter Beit contributing. The game, witnessed by about six thousand fans, featured solid pitching from Uckow Glen and Zaleeay while Gonding added key hits.
April baseball summary reports Portland and Oakland defeating Portland County. Oakland tops Los Angeles 4 1 0 led by Carace Armbruster and Nelson while Verns pieces Portland. In Sacramento Francisco 3 over San Francisco 5 3 in ten innings as Bakersfield and others search for decisive plays.
Fragmentary scoreboard notes show Tacoma losing 2 to 1 to Beattin with April 29 references and scattered names like Beorn Battle Ben, Bellackey, Aberdeen and Vancouver tied 1 to 1 on April 28. Additional jumbled lines mention Spokane Portland Seattle and mixed batter lists. The text is garbled with many misspellings and unclear outcomes.
In San Francisco on April 30 Jim Jeffries declared he would force a bout with Jack Johnson. The crowd responded with excitement as talk of future matchups and potential training plans blossomed. The piece notes Jeffries’ long attendance at theater events and the shifting prospects for a big fight in the coming year and a half.
The notice from Anna M Hastings as General Guardian announces private sale of extensive Ogden City land tracts in Weber County Utah. Sale terms require cash or a ten percent deposit with balance due by a fixed date. sale held at the guardian’s home, 2227 Grant Avenue Ogden City. Publication date April 28 1902.
The Weber Academy alumni association staged Pygmalion and Galatea at the Fifth Ward meeting. A mixed audience praised the amateur performers, especially Sten Monte Crown as Galatea and Maron Olen as Pygmalion, whose acting drew favorable comments.
In a merger case focused on railroad competition, witnesses including Cat. Charles Mote of the Salt Lake route and W. W. Alter testified while the court prepared to depart for Portland for further sessions. J. W. Summerbayes of the hides firm described shipping practices with the Oregon Short Line and Union Pacific, noting rate impacts from the merger of the lines in 1951 and the gradual rise of higher rates since then.
The debate centers on rights of way near Meadow Valley Wash and the Salt Lake route. Senator Clark and figures Kearse, Keith, and Kearny face scrutiny as cases move to the interior department, with decisions favoring the Oregon Short Line. Separate divorce action: Mary Dunn sues James F. Dons.
A fragment from a late newspaper item reports a court session yesterday in which a defendant, tied to a marriage case, failed to provide for his wife Glenys who had been carried to Mr. Deon at Permington in October. The claimant seeks relief and votes for general relief.
Fragments describe a Labor group meeting held Friday night with talk of men out for weeks and potential reentry. Election of officers and a committee is planned, with various members listed as present or involved.
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