14 Aug 1917
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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1917
Page
1
Barney Oldfeld unveils a 1600 pound aluminum egg shaped car for summer races. The completely enclosed design resembles a submarine and uses steel silo ribs to protect driver if the car turns turtle. The vehicle, fully equipped, aims to dazzle at race courses.
Salt Lake Aug 14 The Dees calis tangle with Hew Berry's league leading Seals at San Fraccizes in the afternoon in a western maseling. If the Devon Yard aggregation rally, Frisco may be spared from a loss as the Tigers loom in the standings. Also notes on Angels, the Beers, and Beavers in recent matchups plus Beers hitters and pitching form through last week.
The Pacific Coast League lists matchups this week with Balt Lake visiting San Francisco, Los Angeles at Verna, and Oakland traveling to Portland. Notable travel and venue notes accompany the slate as teams contest standings and regional bragging rights.
Frank Gotch, former wrestling champion, predicts Ed Lewis will likely become a dominant heavyweight, naming him the best chance among three rising contenders including Earl Caddock and Zbyshek. Gotch critiques Lewis's management and pacing, noting Lewis's occasional restraint and potential to disrupt current leadership if he fully unleashes his vast skills amid a changing field.
Aug 13 report from Spokane indicates E. Holdeman of Omaha is reviewing valuation and possible acceptance of the executive director position at the WMLC. He plans to stay if terms suit, having been invited by trustees to scope the ground before signing. Holdeman expresses interest in Spokane’s association work and favorable impressions of the city.
Los Angeles August 13 Swede Erickson is hailed as the top pitcher in the Coast League with standout season work. Fred Snodgrass predicts Erickson will excel in the majors, noting his speed and potential curve ball development before joining Detroit as a future key hurler for the Bengals.
Austin will coach Santa Clara University for the upcoming season after finalizing terms with Ray I. Le Water, director of athletics. The former Stanford All American rugby star will begin after the term opens and aims to field a competitive team capable of repeating last year’s success. Santa Clara enters fall with ten returning players from last year’s squad and no concerns about recruitment.
Washington defeated New York 9 to 5 to take the opening game of a series. Fisher and Bracker were touched up, but the Nationals received shaky support from their defense. Endezien Fisher and Nunataker Harper Dumont and Heney held firm for Washington.
In Terre Haute Ind on August 14 heavyweight Tommy Gibbons and Jack Dillon of Illinois have been matched for ten rounds on Labor Day. Gibbons was substituted for Levinsky after forfeits were posted by both fighters. An open season for eight birds is noted in Juab County west of the main Salt Lake Route.
Sage hens in Juab County were opened by Th H Siddoway state game warden. Hunting dates run August 2 through August 31 with a bag limit of eight sage hens.
Madrid reports proclamation of martial law across the country after a general strike spreads. Cabinet delegates full military control to authorities as disturbances are quelled. Rail workers initiated the strike affecting newspapers, but authorities pledge protection while most workers seek peace.
Sinn Fein member W J Wala, once sentenced for rebellion, had sentence commuted and amnesty granted, then arrested amid crackdown. Courta martial penalties widen in Clare and Galway as Sinn Fein supporters face imprisonment for opposing anti drilling orders. Minnesota women form an auxiliary to safeguard girls taking men’s work.
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