Oaks Shut Out By Salt Lakers
Salt Lake blanks Oakland 3 0 as pitchers dominate in heavy desert winds. Crandall and Harwood pace the Salt Lake attack while Vernon and Prough contribute key hits. Oakland struggles to score despite late rally attempts.
11 Aug 1916
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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1916
Page
1
Salt Lake blanks Oakland 3 0 as pitchers dominate in heavy desert winds. Crandall and Harwood pace the Salt Lake attack while Vernon and Prough contribute key hits. Oakland struggles to score despite late rally attempts.
Artis Hofman, once a Cab star, is recalled to bolster the Yankees after a stint with the Feds and a semi pro team. The winding report notes Mudd and Nichola leading offense for Democrats and a chaotic nine man rotation.
In a tense game at San Francisco the Angels defeated the Seals 10 to 6 after a late offensive surge. Key players from both teams produced hits as the crowd witnessed a back and forth battle ending with an Angels win and Seals frustration as innings piled up.
In Los Angeles on August 10 the Hampata and Vernon split a doubleheader. The Hampata won 3 to 2 behind a pitching duel between Nayea and Johnson until the eighth inning when Ward delivered a key throw that put Vernon on top. Patterson's crew rallied in the ninth on a walk Griggs single and a perfectly executed squeeze by Mattick, with Mitchett also contributing.
The game featured a late rally as Sinjen’s team outpitched Sotheron but prevailed 6 to 2. Lively action centered on frayedfeding and errant throws, with key plays by Pedant Laat and Bancroft. In a separate National League clash, Philadelphia shut out Cincinnati 1 0 in a tight pitchers duel.
The schedule and scores show Oakland 0 Salt Lake 2, Portland 2 Vernon 3 in game one, Portland 2 Vernon 6 in game two, Los Angeles 6 San Francisco 2. Upcoming games include Gablang at Salt Lake, Portland and Vernon at Los Angeles, Los Angeles at San Francisco.
Washington Aug 10 The annual House baseball game ended 13 to 1 in favor of Republicans. Democrats blame a fatigue injury to star pitcher Yates Webb of North Corona, while Republicans claim a well balanced roster.
Two foreign-born miners George Itata Janich and J Ronco were found dead in the Ruth mine near evening. Officials suspect suffocation from foul air. coroner to await state guidance before an inquest. Consoli dated Camper Company official C J Nance notified state mine inspector A J Simpson.
Leland Kelly, a ranch worker near Springrile, Utah, was injured when a can of black powder exploded at a forge on the ranch. He sustained burns to his right hand and arm but escaped serious injury. He was transported to medical care by his mother.
The second day of grand circuit racing at Hiocots Island featured a mare named Sister Strong winning the 2:17 trot, with Cochato Jay taking the main event while Peter Mount faltered near the wire. Crystal Border impressed in an exhibition 2:20 14, and clear weather aided smooth proceedings as Director Todd prepared for an exhibition mile tomorrow.
Results recap with multiple games: Philadelphia 4 Detroit 10 New York 2 Cleveland 6 Washington 0 St Louis 4 Boston 11 Chicago 0. Notes emphasize Boston's win to tighten first place race and Chicago slump as Cleveland climbs to second. brief mentions include fielding errors and a notable double steal sequence.
Detroit action opened the Western trip with a 10 to 4 defeat as the Mackmen fell to the Tigers. Niams’ weak throws early allowed steals and charges, with two bunts starting the fifth and two double steals throughout the game. Buros began for Detroit but withdrew after six innings due to ailment.
German air squadrons attacked British monitors off the Flemish coast and Russian air stations on Oesel Island. Several hits were observed on targets, an aeroplane shelter was damaged, and German planes returned undamaged despite heavy fire. Tunisian forces reportedly saw no losses.
James Spencer from Salt Lake, staying at Castanads apartments on Rose Avenue, Venice, was saved from drowning when washed past breakers by the outgoing tide. Beach guards alerted by a bell rushed to assist. he was exhausted while boating and revived by lifeguards using a lung motor.
Provo August 10. County Agriculturist Clyde W. Lindsay reports beet fields in Springville Lake Shore and Benjamin are seriously damaged this season by a tiny nematode bite. Patches of beets wither and die due to the insect.
In a windy game Cole homered to left field in the eighth, driving in Tim as Detroit expands a 6 2 lead while Philadelphia trails 2 6. The article also notes a classified ad about a land sale bill introduced in Washington to permit sale of withdrawn lands from federal reclamation projects.
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