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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1909
Page
8
Jasper Fin and Hiram Oldboy discuss how conveniences have transformed daily life. They recall water pumps, homemade clothes, and tube food while noting a wish to return to simpler times. The dialogue contrasts past hardships with current appliances, stoves, and automatic utilities.
San Francisco August 2 Jack Johnson spoke of plans to defend his title against James Jeffries and Ketchel. He expressed readiness to fight Jeffries within a month or two after the Ketchel bout and outlined terms and conditions including purse splits, rounds, and venue flexibility. Johnson also noted Ketchel could pose a challenge but believed he would prevail, and he praised Ketchel yet favored his own strategy and stamina. He cited recent form and the England arrival of Jeffries influencing negotiations and hinted at a possible London meeting.
Readers see a wave of young minor leaguers gaining notice as potential national stars. Names like Meyers, Callins, and Mack emerge, with talk of their hitting power, clutch moments, and the path from farm systems to major leagues amid intense local interest.
Sacramento men faced Nelson with strong hitting including two triplets and two doubles as the Sacramento team lost to Portland 43 to 0 in an Oakland pitchers duel. In Los Angeles Portland beat the Angelenos in a high scoring game as errors plagued the field. San Francisco hosted Vernon with a 3 to 1 victory as Coy hit a home run for Vernon and Willett delivered a solid pitching effort.
United States baseball brief notes report multiple NL games with Philadelphia, New York, Cincinnati, and Brooklyn. Achieved by Maddox and team performances, including New York's second victory in a row and Cincinnati securing a 2 3 win over Brooklyn.
Chicago game was postponed due to darkness after a drizzle halted play. Players Beures Rou, Carrizan, Clootte and Carrizan listed amid disrupted action. Washington and Cleveland correspondents note the league schedule affected by the weather.
An article reviews a kidney stone case of Mr. Thee DeCatlee at H C DeWelfe & Co in the Crocker Building San Francisco. Seven physicians confirmed a kidney stone causing blood and pain and X rays showed a stone about half an inch to diameter. A surgical option was delayed and Felton's Renal Compound was used. within ten weeks the stone and path disappeared and the patient recovered.
Pueblo 5 Jews City 2. Pueblo Ave Zz Soxre Lincolsy 8 Denver 2 Abe Sh Seary Denver Dewees 7 Leealn TRO 4 in Olmstead Adats Wad Fistey Jones Sullivan.
In Portland on August 2 the game with Seattle was postponed due to weather. August 21 saw another postponement in the Seattle Vancouver series. A later note mentions August 25 as a revised date for the Portland game, with uncertainty about venues and opponents.
The American Association event at Ge Paste Paul showcases top marks in targets and handicaps. Adelman of Boise and Kel Bills of Seattle each break 34 of 100, with Le Metanghite of Seattle close behind. Amateurs and professionals compete, including Hanes of Wisconsin and Me Laughlin of Seattle. Final Marine Coast bankicap scheduled for tomorrow.
The event reports a trotting meet where Ay fort Va ant set a new standard in the beat race. Former records were noted at 208 inches by Crenevus with J Abbott at Boeton Gsarb in August. Public betting summaries outline prize money around 50,000.
Fragmentary OCR text shows names and times with quarter breaks and numbers, lacking coherent context or full events. The readable bits hint at a sports summary or box score but do not identify teams, dates, places, or outcomes.
TheAug 23 meeting in Tenn featured multiple races with tight finishes. Horses including Deneen, Avenanis, Lady Starapan, Meokti¢alay, Redaneteo, and O'Connell posted times and placings across four to six furlongs as Wicket, Alrie Falke, Bardoola, and The Mouser claimed spots. Time figures and jockeys noted, with several close seconds and thirds among varied contenders.
Escamпa the winner Scarпи a captured the Adirondack handicap over a furlong race ring at Saratoga with Greed riding. He overtook the leader in the late stretch to win by a length and a half from Chick Boon with Joe Morris a distant third. Latonia club plans fall meeting from October 11 for twenty four days. Kentucky racing commission opposition could cancel the event.
Melbourne sees a world half mile track record attempt postponed to Friday as Dan Paich and Amor Hele race. The meet features a billiards result, insurance committee filings, and a medical note on kidney care amid disorderly news items from Aug. 23.
Colorado Springs Colo Aug 25 Great interest centers on the National Insurance Commissioners association meeting here. Discussions focus on committee questions to be considered at the convention. Efforts are under way to ensure farm mutuals are represented in accident insurance comparisons amid claims about emalter coverage.
A scorching spell worsens a laundry task as heat sparks a fire risk while washing clothes. Residents cope with oppressive temps and dampness, seeking shade and cooler options to prevent mishap.
Missoula Montana reports Chief Kem Resurrection a Flathead sub chief was found dying beside the Northern Puette railroad tracks near Denver. His skull fractured, police suspect foul play as officers investigate the unexpected assault in a remote area.
Daniel Kennedy, a transient, grew ill and was found in need of care and moved from county jail to Ogden General Hospital after a heart trouble attack. County physician J. Wy Pidenek attended him and relatives from the Quaker city planned to accompany him. Want ads bring results.
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