14 Jul 1917
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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1917
Page
1
Dayton Stoddart reports Eddie Grant, former Harvard player and ex major leaguer, is in Plattsburgh pursuing a commission in the U S Army. The piece notes his shift from baseball to military service, his public profile and the potential impact on publicity, and recalls other major leaguers seeking front lines service while contrasting athletic salaries with wartime duty.
The reorganised Washington Market Baseball team will meet the fast Ogden Packing team at Glenwood Park Sunday afternoon. Manager Jawson has organized a new squad of fast men and the fans are promised a good game. The rivalry between the two teams is intense. Wash MEL Oxden Pack,
Vernon Tigers fall 4 to 3 at Tiecrestion Park as Jack Quinn shines on the mound but luck deserts Vernon. A key double steal sequence features Lane on third and Hack Miller on first, with Nobby Vaughn scoring the decisive run amid a briefly troubled start by Abe Tigers.
Australian baseball figures enlist, forming a unit of 100 athletes now in training. Allan Beach and Austin Dianwad of Sydney join as two additions to their Tanks unit. Seaborn, a footballer, led a recruiting drive with sport groups in New South Wales. The National League secretary Diamond, once a famedAustralian first baseman and captain of the touring cricket team, aided the effort.
Louisville July 1 The Louisville Americans association infield tied a long stretch without an inning missed. J Kirk at first Joseph McCarthy at second Cot Rhodes at third and Withers Road at shortstop played 167 games last year and 232 games this season without a break, illustrating remarkable durability for a star player’s framing.
Fragmented baseball recap mentions players like Miller Moore Snodgrass Sheehan and Quinn. References wild pitch and left on bases with Vernon Oakland and Tima. Time shown 1 20 with umpires Cuthrie and Brashear.
Detroit July 14. Forty two year old pitcher Frank Plank of the St Louis Crowns asserts he may still be pitching at fifty after winning the only Detroit victory in a pregame series with the Tigers. His aging speed and curve remain, but his floater and control keep him effective with little exertion, while Cobb and Ty Cobb struggle against his slow balls and awkward hits from the plate.
Chicago July 14 Hy virtue of spectacular par golf Francia Ouimet of Tronton formenny national amateur and open champion and Kenneth P Edwards of Chicago will meet tomorrow in the whole final contest for the western amateur golf championship at Midlothian Culmet today defeated Donald Edwards medalist of the tournament 4 up and 2 to play after Edwards had made a thrilling bid for victory with a record of 34 strokes for the third ring three under par Kenneth Edwards had an easter conquest in defeating John G Anderson of New York who gunned up to the national championship winning 6 up and 4 but he shot close in par and overcome the stubborn easternes
Portland beats San Francisco 4 3 to stretch the Beavers’ winning streak to four. Oldham struggles in the eighth as Penner and the Beavers push across key runs. Fitzgerald, Calvo, and Downes contribute for Portland while Oldham and Williaroa handle the mound for San Francisco.
A fractured, satire laden page mocks several players and teams including Ty Cobb and Kilbane. It ridicules managers and the war department, implying shady behavior by amateurs and professionals alike, while lamenting lost sympathy for veteran figures amid a chaotic sports scene.
Los Angeles failed to extend its win streak as Salt Lake toppled the Angels 9 to 6. Lefty Leverenz defeated Southpaw Curly Brown, scattering thirteen hits as Salt Lake rallied in the late innings with key hits from Quinlan Hannah Rath and Crandall to clinch the victory.
New York defeats Cincinnati 4 to 3 as Zimm erman hits a first inning homer with two aboard. Holke adds a double and three singles in four at bats.
Philadelphia and Chicago split a pair of shutouts with Chicago winning 7 to 0 and Philadelphia taking the second game. Demaree and Niehaus pitched for Chicago and Philadelphia respectively with tight defense and early errors shaping the contests. In Brooklyn, two wins over Pittsburgh featured Gheney and Steele on strong pitching and solid support, including a ten-inning finish in the nightcap. St. Louis pulled a late comeback to top Boston 7 to 4, aided by Pestette and Gonzales in the field and a clutch offense in the seventh and ninth frames.
Promoter Dilly Glasmann has booked a fifteen round bout at the Orpheum theater pitting Young against Pat Gilbert of Utah for the evening of July 23. The card also features Ned Newey versus K C Brown of Ogden, with Frank Armstrong refereeing and a Labor Day showdown promised for the winner against Joe Alsoredo. Glasmann aims for a full house after the Fourth of July success.
Cleveland dispatch reports featherweight champion Johnny Kilbane plans to enter the billiard business after boxing. He and manager Jimmy Dunn lease market-building billiard and bowling concessions at Lake and Detroit avenues, with a two story complex housing Kilbane’s parlors and basement alleys. Kilbane is not yet booked to box July 23 in Philadelphia and may retire to devote time to the venture.
New York July 14. A survey of college athletes entering the army shows a strong tilt toward aviation. Cornell, Yale, Pennsylvania and others contribute track and field, football, basketball, wrestling and swimming talents to the Army Air Service training grounds at Cornell University. Notable names include Ted Meredith of Pennsylvania, F L Koons of Cornell, W E Eaton, J E Wear, T T Farnsworth, P B Fitzpatrick, and H Church.
Notice invites Balt Lake golfers to visit Ogden Golf and Country Club on Sunday. All members are requested to be present.
Fragmentary report shows Philadelphia-Chicago 1, Poles 0 7 0, Lagis 7, Brookyn Tumbrs 0 1 and Brookyn 4, New York Cincinnati 3 4. Details are incomplete and names appear garbled.
About thirty Salt Lake members will travel to Ogden to compete in a golf tournament at the Ogden Country Club. The event starts at 10 o clock with local members urged to arrive promptly to welcome and entertain the visitors.
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