10 May 1916
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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1916
Page
1
Indianapolis racer Charlie Merz has won a divorce and plans to race May 30 in the sixth annual international sweepstakes driving a Peugeot for the Inters Speedway Team. The team owners restrict married men from driving, which merited Merz’s return under the new ruling.
Los Angeles bowed to Detroit 4 to 0 in a lopsided clash as the Angels endured a rough road trip. The narrative reflects a rough travel sequence and fatigue after a long northern swing, with limited offensive output and several miscues cited in the recap.
Salt Lake Tribune reports concern over Harbertson’s chances as champion Jack Harbertson prepares in Ogden for a crucial match. Brown and Cotaroneva show confidence in facing Harbertson with Royalties and rival notes from Oakland to Los Angeles and Bronx Falls.
Salt Lake defeated Oakland 5 to 0 in a game at Recreation Park. Ball Lake, Hughes, Hannah and Conan were noted as battery for Salt Lake while Oakland’s pitchers and batters struggled. A long, erratic sequence referenced Spider Boom and Harry Walter influencing the play, with clumsy commentary on fielding and passing.
Yesterday’s games report mix of scores and standings. Pranciacos beat Lake and Oakland, Mt Fox Angeles Vernon 4 to 0 and Inland San Francisco tied. Standings show Ault Lake 1 Oakland 6 Vernon 0 Oakland 0 Portland 0 San Francisco 0.
New York promoter Mike Gibbons says he offered lightweight champion Welsh $35,000 to defend his title against Kleit in a July Buenos Aires carnival. Gibbons has also offered Charley White Mike Gibbons Kid Lewis Jack Melton and others to travel to South America, awaiting replies.
Forty Columbia Park Boys club members from San Francisco aged 14 to 18 arrived in Chicago led by Mejor Sidney B. Petotto founder. They tour the country to promote all around training for boys. Plumbers of the club will stay in Chicago until May 20 then head to Gary to continue their trip. They were entertained by the Notary club and the California club of Chicago.
Pete Visser the Ogden weight wrestler scored two falls to one against the Marvel in a Porterville theatre match staged last night. Visser won the first fall in 21 minutes with a double arm rack, Marvel took the second in 24 minutes with a toe hold, and Visser closed with a toe hold in six minutes. Marvel said he was not in condition and challenged a rematch next Monday night. The match drew a good crowd.
May 9 reports show New York defeating Pittsburg 13 to 8 with Mathewson effective for the Giants and Prendergast driving the decisive rally. Chicago beat New York 5 to 4 behind a strong late inning. Boston defeated Detroit 16 to 2 in a power display. Detroit routed Cleveland 16 to 2. Washington beat St. Louis 5 to 3. Chicago won 6 to 5 over New York in another tilt. Speaker received a welcome in Boston. Forty-three bases on balls were recorded in a Tigers-Phillies game, Detroit winning 18 to 2.
Fragmentary sports line shows American League teams Cheveland and Washington with Detroit and Boston involved against Chicago. unclear scores and dates due to OCR errors. Mentions Peterson and $50 stake with scattered numbers, yielding no clear event or outcome to confirm.
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