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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1916
Page
1
Pat McDonald world champion shot putter aims to defend his crown and the sixteen pound hammer title at the Metropolitan Association championships. Matt McGrath faces rival Pat Ryan as Irish-American A. C. hosts at Brooklyn Athletic Field on August 26.
The latest batting leaders show Robertson of New York atop the NL table with 343 hits in 1923. Daubert remains second for Brooklyn, Wagner leads in runs, while Cobb gains ground in the American League. Rookies and veterans mix in the batting charts as coaches note continued strong hitting from Chicago and Philadelphia despite shifts in standings.
New York report notes George Sleler of the Browns as a versatile star. Rogers Hornsby, George Sleler and other St. Louis players are highlighted for all around skill, with Yankees depth and Magee Hartzell and Baumann praised for multi position value.
A chaotic report notes a daring rescue of two drowning girls at Nassau Mineola Greenwich amid chaotic sea scenes. The piece mentions Walsh’s bold dive and a crowd applauding the heroics while unclear names and details are partially garbled. A Delaware River Baseball League expansion adds Trenton as a member with new schedules and two more teams.
Newark July 29 Frank Kramer a sixteen time national bicycle racing champion remains competitive against younger riders. He outpaced Arthur Spencer Torqueapolis and Ole Spearr in a three corner event, signaling plans to retire but continuing to race through the season. In New York Jim Warnes, who recently posted a 72 at Van Cortlandt Park, set another record by finishing Sleepy Hollow links in 71 strokes two under par.
Philadelphia July 23 Robert C Folwell coach of the University of Pennsylvania eleven is in town sharing football season plans for September 11 at Langhome Pa He discusses training methods Lafayette Washington and Jet tfecumm and promises no Tadensight scrimmage on Franklin Field This season he will keep secret tactics and intensify drudgery to master defense Also Chicago July 28 Big Ed Welch author on undergraduates and famed for years of the hens of the Chicago public reveals plans likely involving White Sox and a unique football style He notes short games between varsity and remd daily while lifesavers will be deployed to Lake Michigan
New York report notes English embargo on photographs disrupts American dog buyers. Fanciers rely on English dog magazines and prize photos already shipped, while many dogs without blue ribbon reputations become hard to judge from afar.
New York July 29 Josephian Bartlett starred at the swimming meet held under the National Woman's Life-rating Society at Sheepshead Bay. She captured both the 20 yard handicap and the fancy diving events, dominating the latter. In the 220 yard swim she carried a 26 second handicap and won by a yard from May Freeman who started six seconds after her. Carle Gagan of New Rochelle, the national indoor champion at 500 yards, swam from scratch and finished a close second behind Miss Galligan who won the 100 yard race from Lucy Freeman.
Salt Lake and Los Angeles played a loose ball game with Los Angeles winning 6 to 3. Jedh Ryan and companions starred for the visitors as home runs and timely hits powered the Angels past the Salt Lake squad. Klawitter and Daylets figured in key moments while Rube Elis saved several chances, but a ninth inning error opened the door for two late runs.
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