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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1917
Page
9
The report highlights veteran players Paskert Miller and Flelcher leading in a national competition. Jack Miller takes the opening role, Howlinga al. follows, with Art Fielcher and Helene Groh among the early finishers. Paskert covers the outfield as a standout.
Sacramento officials and club owners were questioned tonight about actions for a future coast league. The meeting discussed Portland and Salt Lake plans, possible one umpire system, and shifts in the schedule to open with two weeks of games.
Promoter Bilitp announces boxing card at Armory Hall Ogden featuring Jimmy Reagan the Calorado sensation pitted against Pat Gilbert. Reagan recently defeated Orias Fanning in St Louis and will travel from St Louis to Ogden for the bout with preliminary undercard events.
Legendary wrestler Gotch dies at his Humboldt home after battle with illness. Born April 27, 1878, he won the American and world titles and built a fortune from wrestling and investments. Survived by widow, son, brother, sister, and mother. Funeral details pending.
Promoter Hardy J. Sinwning anchors a big two bout program at the Grant theatre. Sacramento’s Willie St. Clair meets Soldier, Rat Young battles Kid Mack, and Kid Tromeo of San Francisco faces Young in a fast six round slate. The crowd expects a swift, hard hitting show with local favorites in action.
Detroit star Ty Cobb claims the American League batting title with a .333 average, leading George Brett Browns and others. He also tops steals with 88, bases with 336 and two-base hits with 44, while Sam Crawford leads in runs and other leaders are listed. A separate Utah court summons alerts defendants in a civil action against Gertrude K. Wedell.
A garbled baseball summary references teams like the Detroit Tigers and New York Yankees with scattered scores and player mentions. It notes a May 29 performance and a triple by August, plus unclear remarks about players named Martin, Goock, Mack, and Morton and a brief White Elephants clue, all amid corrupted text and wire-service style background.
Cobbs fellow Veach tops the table with 118 runs driven in, while Cobb ranks among improved hitters. Veach, the Detroit cleanup man, fueled the league with steady production as Cobb lagged in power. Notes list other notable runners and hitting marks from the season.
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