26 Mar 1917
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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1917
Page
1
Orrs rookies defeated Porterville Orange Pickers 4 to 2 in Fortenville California. It was a pitchers duel with Pudye and Hughes excelling for the locals while limiting the Rookies to four hits. Three rookies delivered in the eighth inning to frame the final score.
In Marysville Cal on March 5, Outfielder Billy Southworth was sold from the Heavers to the Pittsburg Nationals with Neavers receiving an outfielder and pitcher in exchange. Portland defeated Spokane 14 to 3 as Framer had a five for nine day and Algin and Blumpf added three each.
In Tulare Cel Evans pitched for the Dees as they routed the merchants 18 to 0. Dusty Miller blasted thirteen hits for the Cosat league, while Sebinke, Hannah, Tobin, and others aided the onslaught with multiple singles and runs. The Dees scored early and often, with only three innings resisting their offense. Weather favored the yard work and drew a large crowd to witness the lopsided game.
McGraw will receive fifty thousand dollars as part of a contract discussion in Fresno California where Marves officials announced the arrangement. The report notes the potential for Gianta to join the club for the season and mentions boxing night plans in Salt Lake City with Johnny Dundee versus Al Young billed for April six at a theater.
Sportamen arrive from as far as Denver to witness the Friday match, with about one third of reservations already booked. Eddie Dallas reports telearams received while promoting the affair, highlighting growing interest across distances.
A fragmented report notes Ottandard Carrier defeated at 4910.22 with unclear references to Campbell Shresto and Blackburn. Mentions right forward and left forward Witton in garbled context. No clear date, team, or event identified.
The late arrival of spring has Ogden High athletes back on the field and court. The baseball team is seen as a state title contender after three straight years of strong showings, with stars Marshall and Falck among returning players. Track is also strong and may place Ogden high in the state meet as veterans report for practice despite a cold snap. In other notes London taxicab firms plan to hire women drivers and Canada seeks female clerks for France. The Texas State Federation of Labor calls its twentieth annual convention in Fort Worth from May 21.
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Proudfit is favored to win the guard prize at the Weber Club Bill Hard tournament as several rivals contend. In yesterday's play Will Douglas beat Jack Browning and Warren Watts edged J. H. Johnson, advancing Watts to claim class C while C. Gage Rodman won class B. Troudét leads class A after John son’s elimination left Wattis tied on top for the disputed top spot.
The Standard editor discusses ideas for a 19197 exposition and suggests organizing a ladies band from San Teto county. The piece recalls the previous Fashion Show highlight, praising the band’s poise and musical appeal as a strong drawing card for the event.
Chicago Cubs were swept in California, losing 3-0 to Oakland this morning and 10-5 to the Seals in the afternoon. Vaughn pitched well but was hit hard, while delays and errors by Chicago allowed San Francisco to seize the games. Jim, brought in as closer, did not prevent the loss as the Cubs dropped both series with the Oaks and Seals.
Logan March 25 Tomorrow opens official call for Brigham Young College track and baseball prospects. Track men include Neeley Allen McBride Jeppson and Barlow with Neeley touted as a top fast player from the Logan basketball squad. Newcomers Alten Hinadecker and McBride show promise in distance and sprint events as coaches prepare for upcoming state meets.
London reports that British French and Italian ambassadors to Russia visited the Marble Palace to convey their governments’ regards to the provisional government. Grand Duke Alexander, via telegram from Key, expressed support for the new regime for himself and Grand Duchess Xenie and their family. A local note mentions a veteran band teacher E W Nichols could lead a ladies band for public entertainment by 1919 if started now.
"Hell Morgan's Gal" played to capacity business at the Ornheam last night and scored one of the biggest hits recently seen in Ogden. The picture shows why authorities closed the Barbary Coast. It plays Tuesday matinee and night and Wednesday with "The Maa Paradiso" road show tonight. Officers of the International Printing Pressmen and Assistants' Union report the old age pension plan has been adopted by nearly a St1 referendum vote.
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