07 Aug 1916
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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1916
Page
1
San Francisco scored 8 to 5 and 4 to 3 in a morning and afternoon doubleheader against Salt Lake City as the Seals failed to score in the opener while Salt Lake led early. Harold P. Fabian of Salt Lake City is a candidate for Attorney General. urging votes.
In Chicago and St Louis matchups yesterday the scores favored Washington over Cleveland 4 to 2 after John Collinn hit a decisive long fly in the tenth with two out and Foster followed with a triple and a scoring play. Today’s schedule lists Reston at Chicago and Washington at St Louis as the pennant race tightens in the American League.
Cleveland defeats Philadelphia 6 to 3. Conte Mack uses Nabors Myers and Hush for three innings as the Mackmen end the rival’s scoring spree. Morton returns for Cleveland in his first start since June. Yankees break a skid with a 9 inning surge, defeating Detroit 9 to 2 with late game power and strong relief by Cullop and Tuesel.
Veteran Roy Hartzell moves from major league ranks to the minors. The report references Chicago connections and a scoring note pending from village sources, with unclear figures and a tentative Washington link. Further details remain fragmented.
New York on August 7. George F Con Line, famed manager of icons such as Jim Corbett and Kid McCoy and a former stakeholder at dog contests, died at his home after a last Saturday illness and an unsuccessful operation.
Portland fans watched a rough ball night as Oak- land built a 2-0 lead by the third inning and held on for a 3-2 victory. Southworth, Roche and Crandall contributed, while Cadman mishaps and late pressure kept Oakland alive.
The Big Nine fell 6 to 5 to the Sluggers on Twenty seventh Street and Grant Avenue. Pitcher Jordan worked to strike out three, fanning the side in a key moment while UMER, at bat, collected five hits including a home run. The lineup included Shippers, Biz Nine, and a catcher, with Hofstetter and Fotereon noted in the field.
Kanosh Utah Aug 6 a cloudburst roared through Corn Creek canyon sending a torrent into town. Water swept hay crab cellars corrals and yards covering six inches to four feet with mud. Several homes outside Meadow escaped but others shifted by flood. Estimated damage runs into thousands per local officials.
The Angels and Tigers split a doubleheader in Los Angeles with the morning loss and afternoon win totaling two games for the week. Jack Ryan starred in the afternoon as Los Angeles posted nine runs through steady offense while Vernon managed a late rally, and local chatter hints at Chance plotting for improved vital statistics and security.
London reports another naval action as an unidentified submarine mine sweeper Clanton is torpedoed and sunk in the Levant near As Kut. Five crew members are missing or presumed casualties.
Aboard ships from several nations suffer wrecks and sinkings as reports trickle in. Tidens Tegn notes the Aaro renoed by a German submarine. Lloyd’s lists the Darith steamer Jaegersborg sunk with twenty survivors. A French dispatch cites 32 survivors from four ships sunk by Austrian submarines near Marseille, including Tricoupis Elena Tottenham and Fevening. Mount Coniston 3018 tons gross sunk off Swansea.
Looton Aug 7 1 40 a m with the exception of a portion of coal miners of South Wales and the cotton brokers of South Lancashire the British working people loyally achieved the declaration of the government that holidays should be postponed for the war drive many workers sacrificed relaxation to support national needs and boost production in the critical early hours of the day.
Readers learn that amid wartime shortages the South Wales linen unions halt normal work for a holiday but later resume due to munitions demand. Holiday bookings shatter records as workers and families head to the seaside, while munition factories operate at full pressure and other business proceeds as usual. Also reported is the identifying of a Wyoming veteran known as Cheyenne Pete, who died after a barroom fall in Billings, Montana, recalling his storied past as a famed stage driver between Cheyenne and Deadwood.
A former Giant utility player is moved toward the Reds in a deal linked to Herzog with manager’s approval. The exchange includes a regular outfield role and potential full major league exposure as part of the package, signaling a significant roster shakeup.
Chicago Aug 7 with little relief from the heat wave in sight early today. Forecasters promised only partly cloudy skies and limited relief. Three heat related deaths were reported and drownings noted as the heat intensified across New York with 99 percent humidity and temperatures around 78 at 10 am.
The cutter Gresham answered a distress call near Sandy Hook for the schooner Frederic A Duggan from Cardiff bound to Philadelphia. The Wan was waterlogged after storms. gunboat Marietta sheltered Duggan for over 24 hours until Gresham arrived. Appointments announced include Adam Goodman to Club Suodar Ecknet C A Clew and Whi tetchury joining protective force. Katie Painkiller joins Hosghel Corps. Olive Branch named Secretary of Peace. Mon, o Buanle Runner named official Maboit Catcher.
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