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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1915
Page
5
A historical summary notes widespread loafing by major league players amid long contracts and guaranteed pay. The piece cites the New York Giants and a shift toward minimal effort, with players wagering on the system while clubs struggle to enforce discipline.
The piece credits George Stallings and the Huston Braves for success last season, noting rivals loafed while they hustled. It warns that no such advantage will exist on the upcoming trip and comments on a player’s decline and concern over his ability to continue competing effectively.
Brown Carlson Treseder announces a clearance sale at 2421 Washington Ave. The item reads as a fragment of a historical newspaper page with garbled text about baseball umpire Roderick Wallace and an interview describing umpiring as a different but equally engaging position, highlighting fan abuse and the challenge of judging plays.
A fragmented report describes Vernonites falling behind as a late fire attempt fails, leaving the outcome in doubt. The scene features scattered mentions of players, a coach, and a tense finish amid unclear scoring and timing.
Readable scraps mention a location and figures. however the fragmentary text offers no clear event, names, dates, or organizations to form a coherent news item with identifiable entities.
Los Angeles rose to a 1 to 4 victory as Angels broke the game open in the eighth inning. Beavers pitcher Lush allowed two runs in two frames while Angels capitalized on timely hits and errors. Portland tied the game briefly but Angels pulled ahead in the eighth and held on for the win.
Bertram Hall shines despite a one armed effort as teammates and spectators fill Magiwitte park with cheers. The game features heavy artillery from Bon Ke and Tuta, with a dramatic drive by Magiwitte players and a crowd of supporters, shaping a notable victory for the Pavifle Coast team.
Fragmented report describes Peery Kingsley and their mail clerks defeating opponents in an initial frame amid unclear lines and names. Captain Brickley leads the Copse team while Cole pitched for the Peory Tenleotys as other players and venues appear garbled.
Baseball results across the National League with Chicago and Cincinnati winning, Boston and New York battling in tight scores, Pittsburgh losing to Philadelphia, and Brooklyn upsetting St Louis. Key pitchers Goe Rudolph Pierce and Griffith highlighted the day’s action with multiple runs and late rallies noted.
In the American League both New York at Washington and Philadelphia at Cleveland were postponed by rain. Washington swept a doubleheader, taking the first game behind strong hitting and solid defense, then winning the second with timely runs. In the Federal League Baltimore beat Buffalo in a close game as pitching and late offense decided it.
Chicago Aug 7 Arrangements are complete for a two day meeting in Cleveland on August 21 and 22 to form a world wide boxing association. Tom Andrews of Milwaukee spearheads the move, reporting broad support from U S clubs Europe and Australia. Proponents promise iron clad rules and firm organization as representatives from major clubs prepare to attend.
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