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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1916
Page
1
The Twentieth Street squad defeated their opponents in a sunlit afternoon game, with a high scoring clash and a list of players including Murphy Stratford and Finutetruter. Umpires Torcie and Hartor oversaw the bout as several doubles and singles produced multiple runs, reflecting a lively early-season matchup among city teams.
Allen Russell, the recruit pitcher for the Yankees, earned his regular turn in the pitching rotation after delivering an exceptional outing on the mound. His performance signals a steady role on the staff going forward.
In San Francisco July 26 Clarence J Griffin defeated I N Williams Jr in the Longwood Cricket Club lawn tennis tournament. The day featured W Johnson defeating BE Dennison straight sets and a dramatic five-set win by I N Dona over Want Dawson. Japanese champion Kumae advanced while J C Wright toppled teammate Ws Mikami in doubles.
In a sunlit July afternoon the Coast League teams, Oakland Vernon and San Francisco, moved to the field under the standing management. The match unfolded with steady play as both sides sought to prove last week’s results were no fluke. The officials kept pace though the heat lingered, and the crowd watched for key moments that could tilt the game in favor of either club.
A tense 2 to 1 victory by Vernon over Decanniere’s side sparks umpire disputes and contested outs. Errors at key moments, a disputed second-base play by Kepworthy, and four scattered walks fuel a slow, scratchy affair. Three double plays highlight the contest as Vernon clings to the win in under two hours.
In a rough edged AL clash Washington edged Detroit 7 to 5 after taking a four run lead in the first inning. Detroit starter Janes was knocked out after six hits two of them for extra bases, Boland and Dubuc relieved. Washington used three pitchers while Ayers and Gallia worked for the Tigers. A costly Moeller error and a three consecutive hit rally in the ninth by Byrne Crawford and Veach sealed the win for Washington in a tense opener.
In Chicago July 25 Caldwell's wild pitch set the tone as Chicago defeated the crippled Yankees 13 to 8. Wilte Gorend, Jack son, and Schalk drove runs while Cicotte labored, leaving the mound after a scare. A later twist left the game with several players affected including Beare and Mages.
National League results note Boston loses 3 2 in eleven innings to Chicago after a disputed call on Zimmerman sliding home. Evers and Zelder clash leads to ejectment. umpire Eason rules runner touched plate after rounding second. Other games postponed by wet grounds include New York Cincinnati St Louis Brooklyn and Philadelphia Pittsburg.
Jean Dale joined the Indianapolis Hoosiers after being released by the Cincinnati Reds for indifference. He is expected to add strength to Jack Hendricks' lineup. In recent seasons he posted eighteen wins for Cincinnati.
St Louis defeated Philadelphia 8 to 3 in the first game of a series. Lanning was pounded for two bases on balls and a triple as the locals took a lead in the second inning. Philadelphia’s lineup had a rough day at the plate.
Petrol Michigan July 26 right of the fast trotters in light harness racing were carded to start in the 28th renewal of the Merchants and Manufacturers ten thousand dollar stake for 208 trotters at the Grand Circuit meeting here this afternoon. Although Mabel Trask was favorite before the meet the field was of high class with Tratoright St Friern and Rustleast among the entrants. A 2 18 pace and a 2 14 trot with purses of two thousand one hundred made up the balance of the day’s program. Twelve horses were entered in the former and thirteen in the latter event.
In a Western Pacific railroad reorganization, President C. G. M. Levey announced several appointments. J. T. Hendricks becomes general traffic manager, Hode K. Smith general passenger agent, E. W. Quigley superintendent of the western division based in Sacramento, K. M. Nicoles superintendent of transportation, J. Leary assistant superintendent of first and second elements of the western division at Stockton, and A. A. Baldwin named vice president in Levey’s absence. All appointments take effect April. Quigley and Leary remain in their current roles temporarily.
The firm, now based in San Francisco, assigns Hendricks as freight stret log manager, Hode K Smith handles passenger traffic after BE. L. Tomax's death, with Mason as Western division superintendent and Quistey as superintendent of transportation and telegraph. Existing officers retain posts. lists officers including Ryans Elsey White maan Smith Wyehe and others in various senior roles. L Ko drives a two wheeler tonight.
Threaxe July 26 After serving nearly eight years for the forgery of real estate worth about 1 690 000 Peter Van Vilssingen was released from the Illinois penitentiary at Inlet. He confessed to the forgeries in November 1908 and received an indeterminate term of one to fourteen years, serving seven years eight months. A Jersey town church anecdote follows with a bride and clergyman joke about kiss fees.
Pueblo California reports the opening of the Purblolos Angels Automobile Highway via the Grand Canon of Arizona will be celebrated August 21 at Wolf Creek Pass Colorado. Announcement made by J. H. Jenkins president at the annual meeting of the Spanish Trash Grand Canon Highway Association. Delegates expected include Gormor Carlson of Colorado and Covet Hor McDonald of New Mexico along with county and club representatives and editors.
American publisher McClure, held by Helitech authorities on arrival at Liverpool aboard the Philadelphia, must depart for the United States aboard the same vessel. He is staying at an unnamed watering place to recover his health, per government officials. The British Home Office refused him a permit to remain in England.
Amsterdam July 26 reports Brussels fined 6 million marks for observing the Belgian national festival. The levy, issued by authorities in Brussels, follows what officials call an unauthorized celebration connected to the Belgians national commemoration.
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