09 Jul 1909
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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1909
Page
1
Crowds flocked to a New York game between the Giants and Pirates attracting widespread interest. The doubleheader featured key players and standings notes as fans packed venues in New York and Philadelphia, with reports of slow play and multiple innings shaping the day.
Sheltered by foggy delays, results from Seattle to Portland show varied outcomes. Key games feature Spokane, San Francisco, Oakland, and Los Angeles defeating opponents while managers praise pitching and timely hitting. Sacramentos and New York also post notable scores in a day of tight finishes and late dramatics.
A garbled OCR fragment references individuals and places including Wichita and Denver, mentioning officials or aldermen and a date near January. The text is incomplete with broken names and unsure actions, lacking a clear event or outcome.
Fragmented report recalls a ten round box match at Coney Island where Fitz faced Jetfries amid police interference questions and a controversial finish. Referee Siler and police chief Devery figure in competing accounts as public crowd tensions rose and the booth turned to a staged injection of order.
In Cincinnati a major meeting of National League magnates sparked talk of a possible showdown with the Eastern and American Associations. President Hermann dismissed fears of a league war, saying relations remain sound and no invasion of Chicago by the American Association is anticipated.
The Mercur mining district in Utah grew after a 1890s labor dispute and railroad completion. Mercury’s mills, including Consolidated Mercur and Sacramento, expanded capacity toward 700 to 2000 tons daily. Production in 1907 surpassed 10 million, with dividends paid by Consolidated Mercur and rising value in Mercur holdings. The district’s stock and bullion outlook remained strong into 1908, with anticipated dividends from the Boston Sunshine and Mercury operations.
New York July 3 A heated discussion over the Langford title arises after Langford defeats Hague. Questions focus on the legitimacy of labeling Langford world champion, the rules requiring title defenses every six months, and the London club’s authority to claim world titles. Critics say the National Club may claim undue influence and rights, while Langford supporters argue the title remains unsettled and cannot be claimed by default.
Confusing report from Washington notes the Salt Lake City franchise shifting plans amid league trials and fan interest fading. Players receive multiple offers as roster changes loom, with Hunt, Kelley, Annis and others seeking new teams while speculation swirls about Desemma and independent leagues.
Santa Monica race venue readies for two big events on Saturday. Entries include motor cars and a 200 mile race for youths. Officials expect an intense day with early starts, pacing, and prize promises.
New York report states former featherweight Terry McGovern was checked into Kings County Hospital. witnesses testified his recent actions suggested a weakened mind amid a complaint filed today by his mother.
A July Salt Lake City event features a decorated Pullman car carrying candidates for Grand Exalted Ruler and the Patriarchal Order with August Gary and others aboard in a display bound for Ogden. A large delegation attends, with committee figures praising organization, fundraising, and national reach while plans for the nomination process unfold.
Salt Lake City dispatch reports a government land fraud plot tied to legal entries aimed at the Asa Fah reservation. Capt. George Hair of the U S Secret Service led an investigation in which inspectors noted testimonies alleging multiple homesteaders conspired to reap land gains and later abandon entries to avoid prosecution.
A garbled item notes a large budget for civic improvements with references to a tax or funding plan. Names and places are unclear due to OCR errors, but the piece centers on public works spending and related local interest. The text hints at a municipally funded project and discussions of allocations or receipts.
A report from Grand Central describes a rich ore body found in a mine shaft area with copper values around 1 to 2 percent and traces of silver and gold. The body appears wider than those above, with significant ore extending toward the west and down to the shaft level, suggesting a high yielding vein.
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