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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1916
Page
1
The Utah Power & Light nine defeated the Utamades in a low scoring affair highlighted by strong defense. Shipley and support kept the Utamades scoreless for six innings before a late rally in the seventh and ninth cut the margin, with runs fueled by Vandiver and Weesler during pivotal at bats.
A lively crowd enjoyed a seven inning baseball game between the Balt Lake and Ogden Occidentale and the Utamades of the Northern Utah League. Utamades led 11 to 10 late, but Tankhead struck out six over three innings and Casebad made key plays to seal the 11 10 7 finish. Umpires, Pawl line, and a late park exit colored the afternoon as fans applauded the standout performances of Tankhead and Weight behind the plate.
Omaha reporters noted two new world speed records at speed trials ahead of the upcoming Omaha classic. Darke Reata clocked 2:44.82 for five miles at 109.4 mph, and Wo Mickenbacher hit 25 miles in 26:26.47 at 109.6 mph, both via AAA timing. Testa also set a mile and a quarter record in 41 seconds at 110.1 mph, as crowd of top drivers gathered for the Saturday race.
Los Angeles report: Tha Hampats surround the Oaks twice more. Vernon and Fromme held foes to few runs. Afternoon game saw Oakland 4 Vernon 2. ham pats pace strong against pitchers as doubleheader concludes with Tigers winning both games.
Salt Lake City fans endured nine innings of errors and agony as the Utes were routed by Los Angeles 106. Paul Fritery started on the mound but Memphis misfortunes and costly plays doomed Salt Lake, while the Chance tribe built a commanding early lead and held on despite late Ute pressure.
In a chaotic scene the Ules fail to cut loose while the Angele mood sours despite aid from Balt Lake club. Hannah Quinlan and Nyall avoid errors, as Chance machine benefits from others’ missteps. Ute defense falters and offense sputters in a ragged score sequence.
Beavers and Seals split a morning game in San Francisco on the Oakland grounds, Portland’s fielding errors and Houck’s steady pitching aiding a 3 to 0 Beaver win. Afternoon action saw Seals rally with hits from Bodie and Dalton, but Portland tallied in the late innings for a 9 to 6 victory.
Brooklyn led Cincinnati in a split doubleheader with a 3 2 win and 10 3 loss while Cincinnati also won the second game. Mann powered the Braves past Chicago 6 1 as Chicago nearly avoided a shutout. Mayer pitched a tight game as St Louis beat Philadelphia 6 5 after Demaree exited in the seventh.
Standings show Los Vernon, Lew Angels, San Francisco, Portland, Batt Lake, Oakland with scores. Last Week results list Batt Lake 3 4 Los Angeles, Vernon 4 Oakland 0, San Francisco 5 Portland 2. Today's schedule includes Detroit at Washington and other matchups across leagues.
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