26 Jun 1915
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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1915
Page
1
Two close views of Charley White the lightweight knockout king show his strong punch power and recent momentum as he pursues a championship shot against Freddy Welsh. White, having fought through a string of challengers, remains a hardened New York boxer with a hard-hitting style and mounting public demand for a title bout.
New York June 26 The halfway point in the baseball season shows no decisive lead by either major league. First and second division teams are forming, with movements within both leagues and several clubs improving recently. Pitching is rising in both circuits, led by Boston and St Louis in the American and Washington and St. Louis in the National, while key stars like Speaker and Wagner drive late-season efforts as teams jockey for position.
A chaotic box score style summary describes Portland's late surge and tying drives, with key hits from Mel Molino and Bates. Despite late pressure by Portland, the home squad held on as extras, with standout defensive plays and a double play by Higginbotham and Lov, finishing 7 to 6 in a high scoring game.
Crowds witnessed Hogan Day as the Tigers defeated the Angels at Washington Park. Highlights included Jack Ryan’s long homer, Howard Drew’s baserun to 134-3, and Harl Maggert spraining a tendon. The day featured moving pictures and a two-team exhibition game ending 1-1 among the actors.
Scrambled OCR notes discuss Mandot preparing for a Canton bout in New Orleans with Akron's Crifiths as an opponent. The fragment mentions road work, athletic strategy, and physical conditioning as part of Mandot's routine.
Salt Lake defeated Oakland 7 to 2 in a fast game with few errors. Lefty starter Abdus held the Gals, while Salt Lake’s timely hitting and sensational fielding produced the victory. Injuries interrupted the action as Eddie Maye and Middleton left with injuries, but the locals kept momentum through the contest.
Buffalo beat Pittsboro 6 to 5 in a game where Pittsboro outhit Buffalo as the locals capitalized on fielding misplays. Key moments include Blair dropping a ball after missing a quick throw and misplays around base, a sequence that helped Buffalo's small ball settle the victory.
Reported results from major league games show New York and Philadelphia splitting with losses and gains, while Chicago extended a six game streak. Postponements affected multiple matchups including St. Louis against Chicago and Pittsburgh missing action due to weather, with notable performances by Waters and Miller.
Heywood pitched for the Never-Rips in a rout of the Mall Clerks, fanning seven in two rounds and thirteen over five frames. Merleth led the hitting with two triples in four at bats as Never-Rips improved batting averages while Clerks, missing half their regular lineup, struggled behind weak defense and errors.
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