19 Feb 1916
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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1916
Page
1
The aging of top players is noted as four veterans over 40 remain active in the major leagues. Honus Wagner of the Pirates, Larry Lajoie with the Athletics, Old Hoss Mank, Mordecai Brown, and others are highlighted as enduring figures in the sport despite advancing years.
Biramboat Colorado February sees August Omtredt, Chicago professional, shatter jumping records with 192.9 feet, surpassing Amble Omundsen’s 177 feet, while Chippawa Falls, Wis, entrant placed second at 184 feet amid disqualifications and tough weather conditions.
Philadelphia February 19. Manager Connie Mack will field a large Athletics squad in the Florida training camp. He aims to rebuild the team with quantity over quality, relying on a few stars like Lajale Strink McInda and Oldring among the veterans. Oldring considered retirement but will play on.
A village sports note states a full fledged farmer from Shiloh New Jersey will chase files for Meek Harry Daria retained as captain of the team and Irs Thoma will oversee pitchers and catchers. The season lacks a spring scrimmage between Philtirw and Athletics with Mack morn directing athletics and a travel schedule lined along the Atlantic seaboard with five or more contests.
Logan February 18 Utah Basketball team staged a late surge to win 33 to 14. Lowell Romney led the defense by holding Hernm on to one field goal and adding five baskets. Captain Lanny Clark and Packer contributed solid scoring while Whitner and Price returned from injury to play center. Utah’s victory comes as they prepare to meet the Aggies in Smartymensium, with the Aggies hampered by injuries and absence of key players.
Nosloa February 19 Miracle Man Stallings argues a baseball club wins with system over star power. He praises edge play, maximizing small gains, and using versatile lineups. His outfield strategy favored matchups with left and right handed pitchers, illustrating the old percentage in action.
In Kewanee on February 19, Mia Veronica Polski, 35, enraged by domestic troubles, doused her husband and three sons with threat and set fire to her two young daughters, aged 5 and 7, then used a match to set her own clothing ablaze. Neighbors extinguished the flames. all victims were rescued from the room.
New York February 19. Boston experts claim a chance for pennants in both leagues this year with the Sox and Cubs in strong form. Chicago and New York clubs also show strength. St Louis Philadelphia and the Mets mix in. The piece reviews likely contenders, stresses New York's big market clubs and the overall sharper competition across leagues.
San Antonio Texas February 19 Major General Frederick Funston announced the Southwestern Citizens Military Camp will be held at Fort Sam Houston or the Leon Springs maneuver camp 23 miles away. He said post facilities make it inadvisable to accept invitations to host the event in other areas.
The article predicts a major battle over player salaries as baseball contracts are set for 191% season. Pitchers face new caps of about 4200 dollars. other players would see lower raises. In Hawaii, Maul’s Kilauea crater is blanketed with snow, unusual for the island, amid storms and flood damage affecting plantations and rail lines.
North Ogden basketball team lost a hard fought home game to the Never Rips of Ogden last night. The contest featured strong defense and late scoring runs, with Never Rips edging ahead in the final minutes.
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