31 Aug 1914
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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1914
Page
1
In a tense game at Lake, Ogden edged a hard fighting opponent with late runs and strong pitching. Key players included Jones and Toons delivering solid hits, while Cobb and Dertuario contributed decisive plays as Salt Lake supporters watched.
In a disorderly dispute over player eligibility and contracts, the Salt Lake team forfeited to Ogden after场 alleged interference and protests. League officials and team presidents debated standings, with calls for discipline and moves toward resolving the Union Association conflict in Salt Lake City.
New York August 30 The pennant race in both leagues tightens as Giants and Braves contest leadership while Boston and New York stay within a half game. Hazardous play and late rallies mark key games with McGraw's Giants holding a lead over Boston, while Pittsburg and Chicago fade from the top, and the Federal and Coast leagues see Indianapolis and San Francisco climb standings.
In Chicago, New York beat Chicago 2 to 1 as Meir Wet appeared for New York and Tesreau struggled. The game saw four runs cross on two singles, a wild pitch, a passed ball, and errors, while Beare closed out the ninth to prevent a shutout.
The article quotes a view that soldiers die in peace after fighting in war, praises many named soldiers in Christian history, and foresees liberation across Europe including Poland and Kelwid. It notes Boulogne’s danger as Paris passengers head to London and reports Americans awaiting a deal at Dieppe while embassy warnings are ignored. Ambassadors advise staying away from the continent amid mounting risk.
An official notice from Mexico City dated August 31 states that all contracts and concessions awarded by the ministries of foment a and communications during the Huerta administration will be declared void or reissued by the Provisional government. The announcement cites official action to reform wartime economies and restore authority after Huerta’s regime.
Washington receives Montana Governor Stewart request to send federal troops to Butte mining district. The letter was forwarded to Secretary Garfald at Sea Bright and to President Wilson at Cornish, D. H., awaiting return to Washington for a definite decision.
Warning of a prolonged European war lifts wheat prices at the opening today as traders react to recent action. The market shows firmer bids amid renewed concerns over supply and demand.
The report notes bids opening around 120 to 122 with prices climbing in the first minutes. It mentions a high price of the crop not exceeding the late peak, and a comparison to earlier offers. A quoted exchange from the Louisville Courier-Journal shows a romance thread amid the market chatter with a man recalling earnings of 350 a week versus 28.
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