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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1916
Page
1
In a sports discussion Dean Ariage argues the rule governing bench access for coaches from players on the bench is uncertain rather than a guaranteed right. The issue centers on whether the rule is a matter of necessity or entitlement, prompting ongoing debate among officials and players.
A large attendance at the Elite Athletic club opening in the Armory gymnasium surpassed expectations with over 800 boxing and wrestling fans. The program featured five boxing matches and one wrestling bout, including a draw between Willy Boyt and Kid Moss and high praise for the speed and skill displayed by Utah’s emerging wrestlers. The main event between Jimmy Brows and Dallas’s U Eadie ended in a four round draw, marking a lively start and promising future public tours.
Cambridge mass January 26 the report of last season s athletics emphasizes promoting good feeling in intercollegiate sport. Harvard Yale and Princeton aim for straightforward policies with no political maneuvering, condemning unsportsmanlike conduct and emphasizing open relations and fair play in baseball and athletics overall.
Eddie Foy famous comedian travels to Salt Lake to face Mon ard Slater in an afternoon exhibition at the Orpheum billiard room. Slater, reputedly among Salt Lake’s best, will test Foy who has a history of beating top players. Slater manages the Orpheum and trains daily. Foy, known for his stage wit, brings a crowd and free admission with seven Foys supporting their father.
The Third Ward basketball team lost last night on its floor to the TF Nacup Club. Final score details are unclear due to damaged text but Collins Steers Anderson Willams Wilkinson are listed among players.
New York January 26 Howard 2 Drew of USC equalled the world record in the seventy yard dash at the Millrose indoor games in Madison Square Garden, beating Roy W Morse of Salem and Crescent A U for top honors. Loomis MIT and Howe Mo GC also placed in the sprint events. Other results include a handicap walk won by Edward Heng Mohawk A.C and a mile run won by J W Overton Yale unattached.
San Francisco Jan 26 The Pacific Coast League faces a salary cap of 4500 and may boost to 95000 after discussions with owners including Henry Barry of San Francisco and Indyn McCredle of Portland. Oakland Leavitt and Cook push no change while Vernon’s Ed Slater and Johnny Powers of Los Angeles favor flexibility. Harry Berry hints votes will favor southern interests, but he notes many factors to weigh before any decision.
Logan January 26 efficiency expert Dr Brossard spoke to farmers at the roundup on applying scientific management to farming. He cited 650 farm studies across seven Utah counties showing where methods fail and profits slip, including a Emery County example where a farmer loses 922 dollars yearly on a 14000 dollar investment.
Reports say Garry Herrmann may end his career as head of the national baseball commission as dissolution of the commission and a new governing body are expected by year’s end. The Herrmann Johnson Tener trio is seen to be replaced.
A Utah roundup panel highlights farm efficiency with Mr. Brossard showing the hidden cost of feed. He reveals a farmer paid $922 for the privilege of feeding cattle, while earning over $90 per $10 of feed through the animals. Speakers advocate mutual insurance, stronger organization, and better breeds, stressing education and cooperatives to boost Utah farming.
The humble request of King Nicholas of Montenegro for peace at any price prompts quiet rejoicing in Austria and Germany. Montenegro has played little part in the war so far, being small, thinly populated and poor, with limited involvement on the broader conflict.
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