19 Feb 1915
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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1915
Page
1
Suit Latte reports secretaries and directors discussing changes to the electric board with shifts in duties. O'Conner may arrange arrangements during a ten day absence as the club office in the Newhouse building stays open.
Feb 19 report notes a crucial intersectional meeting with representatives from every baskethall league on hand. Provo tour arrangement is planned with eligibility issues to be addressed. March 4 5 and 6 dates set for the season. Division winners to be announced, with White Coach Henry Richardson commenting on eligibility.
Advertisement notes a premier Broadway Aster Feature titled Mother's Roses showing Sunday at the Isis theater. The brief blurb promotes the event with a call to attend and enjoy the production.
A nostalgic reminiscence recalls a foggy ballpark day when Hogan trailed, Price faced a tough pitch, and a shattered ball marked a turning moment. The scene centers on the Southern California showdown, with Price known as Vetlor and Beavers among the crowd as the crowd urged the batter toward a decisive at bat.
The narrative describes a tense baseball scene with Hogan confronting Price at the plate. Price and teammates react as Hogan challenges the actions and calls. Umpire stability is noted while discussions about future pitching and roster moves hint at pending major league decisions.
Local event at Eagles Hall on Grant Avenue builds for a heavyweight wrestling clash featuring Jack Harbert, Henry Webber, Charles Ronthron, and Apollo. Promoter offers payment to each opponent for first bout and subsequent matches, heightening anticipation for the card.
Ward led 29 to 1 as Second Ward defeated Hannaville in a one sided boys basketball collision. Anderson, Wilson and Boyle stood out amid a flurry of scoring while Referae and Baitinger supported from the bench as spartan defense sealed the win.
The Fourth Ward basketball team fell to defeat in a rough tour game against Saventh Ward. Key players included Hilton A Parr and Sanders with several listed scorers and fouls. Referee Clerke oversaw the match as the page notes a dramatic dramatic performance by actor George Beban in The Italian at Ogden tonight.
Salt Lake reports a likely top bout as Jimmie Reagan faces Johnson for the 43- Pounder title in a Garnek Theatre main event. The match, set for Monday night, is expected to draw local fans with Reagan’s speed and Johnson’s power, while the fight’s outcome remains in question.
Springfield mass February 16 Louise Mann outfielder for the Boston Braves plans a two year contract with the Chicago Federale per statement by Channing Martin brother of the player. Martin says Stan will receive about the same pay as promised by Boston and the Federale contract contains no ice days clause. Final basketball games today in Salt Lake City Eastern division matchups include SU vs Pad Sid at East Side Jordan vs Granite and West Site vs Tangling.
Readable fragments describe a tense contest between teams on the East Side with a late lead change. Faint mentions of Granite and Eldora appear, and a 21 to 20 score is noted amid unclear names. The text hints at a hard fought game and a predicted fast finish tonight.
The New York Americans release a 14 game trip schedule with ten in southern cities and four in the northeast. The team heads to training camp in Savannah on March 1, with exhibitions starting March 27 at Daytona Beach and continuing through April 11 with games against Brooklyn Newark Princeton and others.
In Minneapolis on February 18 the International Bowling tournament saw a new five-man record. The Boris team of St. Paul led with 4. B. A. Wan and a strong tackle, reaching first place with a high score just shy of the previous record. The old mark of 991 was set by the Peoria quintet last Saturday.
The report notes standings of leaders in the five frame event with J Loshefaky of St Paul placing second in singles. St Paul top performers Al Schmelear and PS Posasco are listed near the top with high point totals, totaling 1203.
London February 18 The British Amateur Golf Association has canceled the 1915 championship events. The tournament had been staged for nearly three decades with foreign players often competing. Walter Travia of New York is noted as a past winner, and plans for the Payia international devolution were not pursued.
Blackfoot Idaho February 18 The Blackfoot high school basketball team defeated the Sage college team 42 to 28. The game was tight at the end but Blackfoot pulled away in the final minutes. The local boys outplayed their opponents and secured the win.
The fifteenth annual American Bowling Congress tournament opens March 10 in Peoria with 559 to 600 entrants expected. A. B. Gangtre begins next Sunday and will compete over two days, while entries must post by tomorrow for a schedule meeting in Chicago on February 18.
A fragment recalls a Northwestern league match involving Spokane, with mobile bets and an outfielder from Chicago named Powell. An unnamed opponent from the Southern league is quoted about the outcome as teams clash, while the text shows garbled names and phrases indicating a disrupted report on players and bets.
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