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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1909
Page
8
A fragmented boxing discussion argues Jim Jeffries remains the heavyweight champion despite retirement. The piece cites promoters, reporters, and fans debating legitimacy, with Johnson and other contenders mentioned and the public pressure for a fight to settle the title.
Early reviews of Ketchel's bout in San Francisco are mixed with many praising the action and the scenery while noting Ketchel's hand injury and a late round drift. Critics debate the impact of the broken wrist rumor and whether the performance justified the verdict.
New York reports rising bids for a heavyweight title bout involving Jeffries while states consider permitting a match within borders. Gar Berger says Jeffries seeks favorable terms, with McIntosh arranging Europe talks and Johnson as a potential opponent.
In a murky National League update from Cincinnati and St. Louis to New York and Chicago, multiple games produced tight finishes. Spade, Denne and McLean vied in Philadelphia. Witt and Myers shone for the visitors in a 13-inning affair, while New York’s Wites dominated St. Louis as Chicago took a straight win over Brooklyn.
In a jumbled AVP style listing, teams from Vernon Topeka Wichita and Des Moines compete across Aug games. Many line items mix player names and city rivals, with scores like Des Moines 9 to Lincolin 4 and Seattle vs Portland results.
At the Alaska-Tundra-Pacific exposition tent the Amatuer Athletic Union hosts its national championship events Friday and Saturday. Celebrities entered include Fortune of Missouri Athletic Club Saint Louis Hillman of New York Athletic Club and Ghelng of New York Athletic Club. notables such as Hellare Stoltheon and Leahy compete in distance and hurdle events. President James E. Sullivan will oversee refereeing duties as top athletes gather for record hopefuls.
New York August reports Alexander and Hackett won the final rounds of the national tennis championship on the Knobwood turf course at Watte Plains. They defeated A Larned and Wrenn in open play 24 6 3 4. Pacific Coast players led by defeating Larned and Wreen and Tot and He oat, with Tot and He oat appearing among late unfinished matches.
In a doubleheader, Los Angeles breezed past Sacramento with strong hitting and sharp defense. Pitchers Pitts Thorsen and Igmith led the relief effort as Sacramento managed limited scoring while Los Angeles capitalized on morning and home-game momentum.
Vanderbilts Seasick wins major pace at Ban Franciasky, with Portland and Ore. racers competing amid races described in a sprawling, error-ridden recap. Several horses and jockeys from Portland and Vernon districts are mentioned in close scores and races across the day.
In a recent bicycle race on Ave 1 Define the second heat of a mintar paced event the best tea in the valley was noted. Jimi Moran of Chelsea was thrown Beavils fracturing a collarbone. Elmer Collins finished the race with unspecified ankle injury.
The fragmentary text notes China withdrawing objections amid unclear references to Japan and a Chinese appeal some way. The readable items show a dispute context but lack concrete actions, dates, or named entities beyond China and Japan.
A Pebla era note reports a government project withdrawal on broadgauge railroad conversion and announces a special Ogden to East Lake City train. The schedule shows a weekly service on Wednesdays with returning trips. details include limited departures and a mid August return plan.
Sole letter from a former resident recounts the Huntsville streetcar debate. He defends a horse accident claim, says his wife hopes to see children at the palace, and urges faster Interurban completion to Logan. Residents fear road closure but seek streetcars to boost Batt Lake trade. Ogden, East Lake, and a public utility commission issue are noted.
Delegates from multiple states and cities arrive in Salt Lake City for the forty hundational encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic. Officials set up quarters as thousands of veterans, their escorts, and auxiliary organizations prepare for a week of parades, concerts, fireside talks, and regimental gatherings.
A lengthy Oxden stake conference at the Tabernacle featured talks by Stake President Brana and high council members on home study, youth training, and church work. Speakers emphasized duties of parents and missionaries, with reports from stake quorums and a devotional procession concluding in prayers and benediction.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a church event with a closing hymn Hosanna performed by readers and choirs, followed by a benediction. It mentions a musical program directed by Professor Jowerth Dallany and an emotional farewell section.
Last night marked the opening of the Encampment entertainment in Washington Square. The Nichols Coreen led by Prof W Mebole staged a strong concert with a brisk crowd enjoying street theater. Tonight in Kopoa the one hand will perform a varied program including Belerticn Songs of the Shur and La Paloma. Saturday features the Industrial Reboot and a City Hall concert with the School band and parade preparations continuing through the week.
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