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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1909
Page
8
The article recalls Young Corbett boasting of future wealth and a comeback after years of loss. It notes his money obsession, past earnings squandered, and recent return to training at a roadhouse amid doubters about his prospects as the once great champion tries to reclaim success.
The piece follows Jim Corbett’s return to New Orleans and the Broadway scene, where he outlasts Harry Ferns after being knocked down and hints at future bouts. It recalls Corbett’s rivals, like Broad way’s critics, and notes how the era’s boxing scene elevates him as a drawing card. Corbett reflects on his past as a puncher and his drive to prove himself again.
W. H. Lucas president of the Northwestern league and John S. Barnes depart for Salt Lake to confer with John Grim on organizing the International league territory recognized by the National Association of Professional Leagues. They express optimism about prospects and satisfaction with current progress.
Salt Lake City, the league’s largest member, greets the proposal as teams would be placed in Ogden Boise Butte Helena Pocatello with Grim Barnes Strouthers Kolth Gimlin Flannery Houston named as managers or aides for various cities. Lucas says all squads are outfitted except Pocatello which may support the venture.
Jack Johnson defeated Tommy Burns in fourteen one sided rounds to claim the world heavyweight boxing title in Sydney before about ten thousand spectators. Johnson opened with a quick knockdown and dominated each round, Burns showed courage despite taking heavy punishment and was kept on the defensive throughout.
Yussiff Mahmout the Terrible Turk is confident to face Frank Gotch for the world wrestling title. He heads toward Omaha to meet the best local challenger after routing Hijalmar Lundin in Rockford. Antonie Pierre, the Turk’s manager, stated in a telegram he hopes a Gotch bout can be arranged.
New York February 10 Billy Delaney posts $1000 with Al Smith as stakeholder to back a heavyweight title bout between Kaufmann California and Jeffries. Delaney, former handler of Jeffries, believes Kaufmann can beat Jeffries and would forfeit the stake for a $10000 wager. He says Kaufmann is ready to meet any challenger and aims to teach him all the game’s fine points.
In Palo Alto California on February 10 the Wallabies the Australian rugby team beat Stanford in a rain soaked field with 1500 spectators watching as pools of water nearly hid the players during the game.
In Oakland at Emeryville on February 10 John Fraters raised Trois Temps from 000 to 1 005 and Arch ie Zimmer countered with St Francis finishing second for 925. A light rain left a muddy track as Honest beat Tom Shaw and Fordeslo in the handicap. Results include six races with multiple winners and times ranging from 44 4-5 for three and a half furlongs to 1 15 for six furlongs, noting winners such as Cinnamon Alder Gulch Trois Temps Okenite and Dollie Dollars.
At Santa Anita Park Czar driven by Musgrave led from the stretch to trounce Jack Atkin by a couple of lengths. Only one favorite won that day as Czar, 8 to 1, beat Jack Atkin who finished second in the mile and an eighth race. Earlier results saw Homelus and Kiora among winners in sprint events with several seconds and times listed.
The Grand Army plans a February 12 program for Abraham Lincoln birth centenary with Capt. E. T. Hulonts ki as master of ceremonies. Music by the High School Orchestra and Tabernacle Choir, addresses by J. Bagley W. Cross J. EB Carver A. W. Agee, and readings including Lincoln’s poem and the Battle Hymn. The event includes invocations, benediction, and patriotic selections.
St Louis Feb 11 The Independent Oil association is to be organized tonight to argue Governor Hadley no need to study the Standard Oil proposition. Representatives from three independent oil producers and refineries will form the association in Dodoma.
The writer criticizes tailors for neglecting small wrinkles in clothing and asserts that their shop ensures every customer leaves with a correct fit. Emphasizes meticulous attention to collar and back wrinkles as essential.
Reports indicate F. Bretsynder, head of the Belt Oil company, will serve as president of the newly formed venture spanning Oklahoma and Kansas. The announcement signals a significant regional energy expansion with Belt Oil steering the project.
New York February 11 Monsignor Mundélein urged electing a Catholic to the presidency at a Manhattan college dinner. He praised Roosevelt for fair treatment of Catholics and argued Catholics number fourteen million and deserve free exercise of faith and equal rights with united party support.
John Donovan once labeled Chicago's most regular policeman died at 55 after 18 years of flawless service. He never missed a shift, earning the nickname for constant attendance before his passing from complications of diseases in Chicago.
In Los Angeles on February 1, Petersoon, president of El Rayo and other large gold mining companies in the Santa Barbara district, dies in an incident connected to mining operations in Chihuahua Mexico.
A resident of Chihuahua Mexico died yesterday in a California hospital from typhoid fever. The body will be transported to Philadelphia for burial, with the funeral party leaving east Friday morning.
William Jh Wards, commissioner of street cleaning and former Princeton football star known as Hi Pull, received several Black Hand communications threatening severe harm unless he stops graft investigations in the department. One letter hints at his doom. The inquiry into snow removal frauds prompted Edwards' activity.
Carson Delan county re air not accurate. Dolan sentence commuted from hanging to imprisonment by state board of pardons. Dolan killed an old man in Elko county. He is described as an old soldier who served under Curetet.
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