31 Dec 1909
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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1909
Page
1
In a hard fought World title era clash, Burns overcomes Johnson after a grueling twelve rounds. Burns absorbs heavy punishment but lands decisive blows in the later rounds to claim a hard earned victory, while Johnson shows resilience and mounting cuts.
Gakinhd Cal Dec 30 features muddy track at Emeryy where multiple horses stumble and drivers push hard. Hamper and Jin Gaffney win key races amid unsettled conditions. final times around 1 08 and 1 47 9 3.
Pennsylvania won the eleventh annual chess championship between two students, Iran Brown and Carnell Carrell from the University of Pennsylvania. Brown claimed two games in the Austol event, while Carnell Carrell scored 12 wins. The victory earned Pennsylvania the championship and trophy.
Red Hussar wins the feature at Tampa in a fast race amid heavy conditions. The report notes a strong crowd, a favored entry Orlando failing to place, and an unclear finish with several misreads in the text.
The third race featured five furlongs with Dante and Lew Lane among contenders. Avtusor led early, Thao and Tog Four battled mid-pack, and Sandumentil finished well for Bevenwdth in third. Time listed 1:84.
Ayeksuaville December results report Grande Dame as the lone favorite in a program marked by upsets. Imm McGrath failed to hold the lead in the opening race, with Horizon, Sallie Prestan, Ballot Rox and Parade Queen among winners in successive sprints and seven furlongs. County Clerk took the sixth race, adding to a day of tight finishes and variable placings.
New York ranking for the last season shows William A. Larned at the top alone. Wallace F. Johnson of the University of Pennsylvania breaks into third place, while M. B. McLoughlin and M. Long from California drop from earlier positions due to Davis Cup duty. N. W. Niles of Harvard and ALD Little round out the top group with McLaughlin and Lee barely advancing.
Enfield, heavily favored, won the Juarez feature by a length as Sugar Maid led to the stretch before Enfield surged. The five furlongs in 1:00 1/8 marked a strong performance with five favorites defeated and multiple races listed with various placings and times.
In Chicago on Dec 30 President Ban duhasov says the schedule committee failed as Charles A. Coquilskey and others push for a long game schedule. In New York on Dec 10 President Carl Sand of the Acta Club announces skipping the geroplane meet in Los Angeles beginning January 10 with modifications to the programme. He plans to depart for Los Angeles soon.
Report summarizes that witnesses are believed out of state while Clarence aunt faces first degree murder charges and Ernst is linked to Charley Stapley killing. Sheriff Wilgun travels to Sri Lanka to locate witnesses. scene details describe a drunken brawl and gunfire near Twentyfourth and Twentyaltla streets. investigation notes indicate casualties and injuries.
Fragmentary OCR text references a court matter and witnesses with mentions of Maurin Court. Details are garbled, but imply preparation, voting, and upcoming hearings early next week. No clear names, dates, or locations are reliably extractable from the readable portions.
A closely anticipated intercity basketball game between Weber academy and an opposing team from the University circuit is set for Saturday evening at Conlder, Colorado. Both squads, among the strongest in the region, are expected to produce a fast paced contest with Weber favored on speed. The Weber lineup includes Clavie and Watson forwards Burton center Hatvla guard Roberta. locals expect a strong showing from the academy as they prepare for the interstate series.
A baby show organized by the Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist church drew many attendees on Thursday afternoon at the Curagg Library Auditorium. Oxden’s best baby contestants competed in classes from under nine months to four years, with prizes provided by Dumate & Co. Each winner received a small Japanese doll and attendees enjoyed refreshments and the pleasant event.
The Hermitage hotel in Ogden will close tonight after a year of popular patronage from Ogden Salt Lake and nearby towns. Owners Megars, Dall Madson and William Wilwon Jr. announced the decision due to inability to secure a lease extension. W G Wilson Jr plans to manage the hotel next summer along with the grounds and cottages, with improvements planned but details not yet defined.
Ham Brown sues Alma Chambers county treasurer seeking declaration that tax assessment on Japanese-America Bank is invalid. He states the $480.57 tax is incorrect, claiming the assessed tax is based on a capital figure much smaller than the bank’s actual capital. He asks for immediate relief and to stop any collection steps.
Fragmented OCR presents claims of explosive railroad figures from a past era. It cites billions of people moved and billions of tons of freight, plus rising capacity and vast carloads, in a tone of awe without clear sources or dates.
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