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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1910
Page
1
In a vivid 1920s style, the column recalls a tourny where Cuban pitchers struggle with curve balls while Brown and Archer swap gifts on a Caribbean trip. It highlights Bob Fitzsimmons, Jim Corbett era memories, and carnival-like scenes with gamblers, guards, and a crowd in Chicago plus the Cuban attitude toward baseball.
Rainy conditions hampered the Cuban hitters who failed to adapt to curveballs. Mordecai Brown pitched effectively for the opposing side while Chicago batters like Addie Joss and Howard Cam rule praised his command.
Salt Tale reports two new enrollments at the University of Utah promise to strengthen the squad. Swapp, a former Utah star known for the high jump and versatile events, returns after four years away with a state record in the brand jump and a high potential in football. He weighs about 226 pounds and stands over six feet, expected to become one of the state's top football players. J. Jackson from the University of Missouri joins as a strong recruit, with plans to study mining engineering and to compete in spring track and potentially return next year.
Jacksonville Jan. 1 Ideal weather and a large crowd marked a Tampa card where three favorites won and two heavy halves shaped the program. Oceana set the mile track record 1:38.4. Derling won first, Deamon second, Carble third. Time 1:36 3-6.
In a muddy program at Emeryville track theFavorites faltered with odds against them. Jockeys and horses including Helen Baybee and Grace G posted mixed results as multiple collapses and near misses shaped a chaotic afternoon prone to upsets.
A messy OCR fragment lists scattered names and numbers, including unclear team and score references. Important details are missing, making it impossible to identify teams, dates, or outcomes.
In Tampa, a quiet racing day produced multiple short notes. The first race saw Vamos win with Loulé second and Ulahck Ring third, time 1:86. The second event favored The Rem with Icky second and Tina third in 1:06.2. The fourth race over five furlongs list Milton B as winner with Judge Cabonles second and Tiny third at 1:38. The sixth race over seven furlongs Dunky won with Frank Flescher second and Otagy third, time 1:88.
Glen Smith son of President Joseph F Smith earned laurels last week in an armory clash when Lafayette basketball players were challenged by cadets. Smith, center for the Lil Lafayette squad, faced rough play and a skirmish that ended with his team’s decisive win as cadets retreated.
Severe weather cripples telegraph lines from Missouri to the Great Lakes causing widespread outages. Fog rain and snow melt flood sidewalks and basements. City streets turn to pools and several blocks see up to a foot of water. Piles treatment advertised with a money back guarantee.
San Francisco announces a slate of appointments led by Vice-President H M Schumacher. W L Shotwell becomes assistant traffic manager. C Junkie joins as assistant traffic manager. J C Canut takes the role of junior assistant traffic manager. Thomas F Howes will serve as local freight agent for the San Toro Los Angeles Salt Lake system.
In Topeka Hes Taw Lie-Min Stelle Batclay of Buffalo N Y and others appeared in court for the incubator baby case. An attorney said Barclay and a partner pleaded guilty at a prior hearing and were remanded by the judge. The mother was identified as the child’s caretaker after a dramatic Ravens City chase ending in the arrest with the infant.
A brief, unclear notice reports the death of Magan in the early morning incident. The event references a flood or dam area and mentions related names, without clear details or exact locations. Further readable text is inconsistent and fragmented.
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