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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1918
Page
8
The photograph shows divers midair and entering the pool with a student group watching. Professor Leaf appears leaving the top platform as he develops remarkable amateur divers in a class of eighteen or twenty, practicing daily at Waikiki Beach.
Salt Lake reports the death of Roger Thrvey Clapp, a member of the American flying contingent. Born in New York, 28 years old, Clapp served with the Lafayette Escadrille and was commissioned by the Flying Squadron. Funeral details and official notices were not yet received by his family.
Washington July 23 officials from the War Department and college presidents discussed establishing a planned coin trading program for colleges with enrollments of 100 or more. Secretary Maker appointed McLaurin to organize the scheme and appoint regional advisers. Attendees included Presidents Vinny of Texas City and Wilbur of Stanford University.
The Juarez racing plant near El Paso is deserted after crowds swelled during earlier seasons. Political unrest and passport issues halted racing, leading to the permanent closing of the track. The grandstand area remains, with the infield now planted to wheat for local use while the facility hosts Mexican fiestas and holidays.
Secretary Baker has not announced whether to extend the work or fight regulation to professional baseball, with officials and players weighing the implications. A final decision was reportedly prepared but not released, while leaders from the baseball community awaited Baker’s direction amid ongoing discussions in New York and Washington.
Article notes women joining athletic and recreational activities due to wartime shifts. Mentions Anela Wash and multiple women entering fields once dominated by men, including waitress and telegraph operator unions. Highlights organized rowing and competitions across various groups with women in commercial and office settings taking part.
Chicago and Philadelphia split a doubleheader in Philadelphia with Chicago taking the first game 8 to 4 and Philadelphia winning the second 9 to 7. Key moments include home runs by Cravash and O’Farrell, and notable pitching, fielding, and error detail across the two games.
Brooklyn turns two games against Pittsburgh with decisive wins. First game ends 10 to 0 as Slane yields ten runs in three innings and Pillsbury drives in key runs. Second game 6 to 2, Superbas collect five hits off Cooper in the sixth to secure the victory.
Detroit gains eighth place by beating Philadelphia 7 to 3 with timely hits off Ferry. Marty Kavanagh relays at first, Veach and Kavanagh spark offense, Joars Fae cited in noisy recap. Philadelphia errors and pitching miscues fuel Detroit's win. Perry allowed three in three innings.
Washington defeats St. Louis 1 run in 15 innings as Foster singles and Judge doubles with two outs in the 15th. Pitchers allowed four hits. Shanks homered and 19th player reached base. Early games show Detroit and New York also in action with scattered scoring.
Chicago toppled Boston 4 to 2 in the opening game of the series as Gandil powered the win with three hits and three RBIs. He drove in a run and scored once, with other scoring contributions from Colling and McMullin. Boston managed six bases on balls while Chicago drew five. Russell struck out three and Maya twice.
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