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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1917
Page
1
Endorses a Victrala as a wonderful instrument that brings music into daily life. The copy claims it elevates thoughts broadens intellect stirs imagination quickens emotions soothes the mind and lightens toil, making the home happier and more complete.
Lee Morrissey reports smooth progress for the June 3 bout with Jon Rivers in Pocatello. A special train from Salt Lake and Ogden will carry fight fans. Bob Laga, Rivers’ manager, rejects a potential rematch under protest. An hour-long exhibition by Art Chester and George Nicholson precedes the main event.
Los Angeles June 31. President Tom Darmody announces that high paid Vernon players will face salary cuts after June 15 while others remain unaffected. The plan aims to keep baseball alive on the coast as Stovall and manager Darmody seek a four club circuit with Oakland San Francisco Los Angeles and Vernon.
In the American League yesterday all games were postponed due to wet grounds. The weather caused rare postponements across multiple parks, with no completed contests. Managers awaited rescheduled dates as teams planned doubleheaders to make up the losses.
Erratic Chicago defense and clutch New York hits produced a 9 to 2 Chicago loss in the June meeting. Boston pitchers limited Pittsburgh to 3 to 0 as three hurlers starred. St Louis edged Philadelphia 6 to 4 in 15 innings after Doak’s strong relief. Cincinnati beat Brooklyn 3 to 0 with Neagle homering for the winner.
London reports two Orabostlis praptanea that were righted by a drifter of the Dover patrol today were destroyed by the British aircraft. Official announcement confirms the loss after prior recovery efforts.
San Francisco and Oaks baseball clubs announce a general salary reduction effective June 15 due to war conditions. Players earning over 300 monthly face 15 percent cuts, those from 250 to 300 face 19 percent, and those at 250 monthly escape the change. Noncompliant players may be released and replaced by cheaper talent.
Oakland wins 3 2 in ten innings to aid Red Cross fund. Henry Krause hits two Oak runs and the deciding two base hit and score as Dilly Lee reaches on an infield error with two out in the tenth. San Francisco tallies twice in the ninth but falls short. Proceeds about 33000 donated to the fund.
New York June 11 A major shakeup in the American League is planned by President Dan T Johnson. Washington is the focal point with a proposed move to Brooklyn next year due to poor attendance. Senators could seek the old Federal League route if approved, needing NL consent to play in Brooklyn.
Caddock the heavyweight wrestling champion of the world will answer President Wilton's call to the army not later than September. Announcement made after his recent visit in Sioux City.
The champion outlines a route before entering the army and plans two major matches to prove his title claim. Caddock will rest Hol Lewis and John Olin and aims for Fort Snelling training if accepted. If rejected he will enlist as a private.
The report lists Lee Morrissey of Poestello planning a June 21 twelve round bout with Jon Rivers and promoting his own shows. It mentions Ewaldle King from the Twentieth Infantry seeking another longer route clash with Ogden’s Jimmy Johns, Fred Windsor arranging a Barrieau vs Murray finale in Oakland, Len Rowlands vs Brennan in Cincinnati, and Jett Salth possibly meeting Middy Wishop after Rowlands and Smith.
Prankle Darrieau the sensational welterweight Rebier who boxed this winter to Ogden will meet Fighting Billy Murray in the main event at Tommy Almpson's Emerysille arena next Wednesday night in San Fran sien. The winner may get another chance at the Mexican boy through Mick Klog or Sailor Ed Petroskey.
Dob Simpson of the University of Missouri, famed hurdler, has reenlisted in the ambulance service for France. Athletics Director Schulte notes professors favor keeping him in service and questions the farm unit value. He will compete in the Big Nine meet while awaiting resolution. The War Department also announces the annual national rifle match will not be held this year due to the war.
Indianapolis June 11 Jace Dillon the Indianapolis border has joined the navy. He submitted to the final examination today and will remain here awaiting orders to report at a naval training station.
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