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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1920
Page
10
The article notes Benny Leonard's prolific year with high gate receipts and plans for Aggie hoop teams at agricultural college, with rosters and prospects for trials at Salt Lake events. It also covers university sports news including Kelly’s Iowa captaincy, Moran vs Mare, and Nebraska-Iowa football scheduling shifts.
Toledo reports the outright purchase of pitcher Jean Dubuc from the New York Nationals as part of a bid to strengthen the club. Roger Breshnan confirms four Toledo pitchers with Nelson and Carpentier already claimed by the New YorkAmericans, while Trap Shoot notes a 1920 Grand Prix handicap in Cleveland. Joe Hole is named captain at the University of South Dakota football eleven, and Lester Cidding is appointed to Lalied Stacy military academy. Brock wins in Cleveland as Matt Brock surpasses Frankie Brown in a notable matchup.
The Lyceum presents a big special feature titled Checkers for today only. Tomorrow the bill continues with Mabel Normand in Joan of Piats burg.
Arl Chester of Idaho defends the title against Ezra Peterson in a best two of three falls bout for a $300 purse. The match at the Allanbee theater tomorrow at 3 pm follows Bantel and Harbertson’s training as both contenders weigh in.
A new football style has drawn larger crowds than prewar years, per athletic directors in the Missouri Valley conference. Crowds of 5 000 to 22 000 attended games at Ames, Columbia, and nearby sites, boosting football receipts for 1917. The rising popularity is linked to higher gate receipts despite increased costs and expenses.
Paris January reports say Georges Carpentier and Jack Dempsey may tour America for the world championship after promoter Coffroth’s $400,000 purse offer. The exact number of rounds remains unsettled with Carpentier favoring fifteen or ten and Dempsey demanding about 48. Descamps notes the issue hinges on pay division and rounds.
An old advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a fast, reliable remedy for indigestion, heartburn, and gas. It claims most stomach discomfort stems from acidity and promises immediate relief with little cost. The copy invites readers to eat their favorite foods without fear.
Sperry Flour Company completes the first unit of its Ogden plant at Twenty ninth street and Pacific avenue. Officials invite friends to inspect the facility Thursday through Saturday from 7 to 11 o clock to view the large scale flour milling processes. A fire yesterday did not delay the opening events.
The annual roll call of the First Baptist Church will be held tonight at the church near Twenty fourth street on Grant avenue. Dr Ray Palmer Kay announced that members are expected to be present to answer their names. Every department will offer a written report by church and Sunday School officers.
Members of the Kensington society will serve retrosbmients after an election. This brief item notes the society’s roster and upcoming term beginnings.
An old advertisement touts Honlin's Wizard Oil as a reliable antigrip and ant Influenza preventive. It instructs nose and throat spraying with a mix of Wizard Oil and water, plus an atomizer, to form an antiseptic defense against germs. Also promotes Wizard Liver Pills with a money back guarantee.
Pleasant View schools now operate a hot lunch system installed yesterday praised by Supt H A Fowler as the third school to get the equipment. Teachers and Mrs Wilson Cragan cooperate in serving a bowl of found can for 2 cents per bowl with other food items priced accordingly. Credit is given to Principal Carrie Be Morse and school board member Thomas Budge.
Washington reports set minimum salaries of 35000 for ambassadors and 16000 for ministers with embassy upkeep allowances, as House Foreign Affairs panels review the annual diplomatic and consular service appropriation bill. Ambassadors would earn 17500 and ministers 13600 under the recommendations. A French charge d affaires appointment in Berlin is also noted.
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