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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1909
Page
4
In a tight match on May 20 Aberdeen edged Portland with a 32 point effort from Peruell and O'Temusm and Barray. Cregg and Blereos also contributed as Tacoma and Aberdeen games were noted alongside scattered scores from nearby lines.
Last night was ladies night at the Weber club with the Martha Society hosting about 125 guests for bridge whist. Proceeds support women and children of the lower class. funds raised were reported from the ticket rules. the society honors Martha Quayle Cannon, wife of Senator Cannon, who organized the benevolent group after her death.
Washington defeats Cleveland 3 to 2 as May 20 baseball results unfold. Detroit beats Philadelphia 5 to 3 in a tight finish. Chicago breaks skid with 12 to 3 win over Boston as St. Louis tops New York 2 to 1 in another late slate.
In a hectic May 20 program, New York defeated Brooklyn 2 to 1 as Maye Mond sparked the Mets to a victory while Wind scattered the visitors. Cincinnati edged Brooklyn 3 to 2 behind McIntyre. Philadelphia topped St. Louis 5 to 1, Chicago beat Boston 6 to 2, and Minneapolis over Milwaukee 6 to 2 with other results noted from the slate.
Oakland defeated Sacramento 6 to 1 on May 20 as Oakland rallied in the seventh inning, scoring five runs off Fitzgerald after he left the box. Batteries Pllageraut Hauser for Oakland and Los Angeles 5 Portland 2. Los Angeles edged Portland 6 to 5 with Carpon and Johnson on the mound for Portland yielding five hits. Los Angeles benefited from Care yon's control lapses. In San Francisco, the home team won 2 to 0 over Vernon as four errors by Vernon aided the effort. Vernon Thattert Witt and Horan performed for Vernon.
Seattle defeated Vancouver 0 to 0 in a Northwest League game played in Seattle on May 20. The scoreline confirms Seattle’s win, though the report records a 0–0 finish, suggesting a transcription error in the source.
New wheat record noted in Chemnat on May 20 as a carload of number 2 red wheat sold for 1.52 per bushel. The price had not been seen in the city since 1862 when wheat fetched 2.15.
New York May 20 A draw after thirty one moves and a late green’s game was declined ending the fifteenth game in the chess championship between Joseph J Capablanca the Cuban champion and Frank J Marshall the American champion. The score today Capablanca 7 Marshall 1 drawn 7.
The announcement states that Boy City is set to perform at Pine Lake in Michigan. Detroit mentions Balt Lake Clip and Ivdee Tuen of Balt Lake Clip as involved parties in the event.
A travel tip recommends carrying a half cake of ivory soap in a toilet case to combat wind dust and hard water during long rail or boat journeys. Used frequently it mitigates travel discomfort and is presented as indispensable for trips aboard rail or boat.
Organizers plan a summer program at Pine Lake near Chastovots inviting over 1,000 boys from twenty states. The two week event will feature student-run newspapers and businesses, including a canteen, market stalls, and a fair election style committee to teach civic duties and fair play.
An old ad claims Vyomet Hyomel cures catarrh by killing germs with eucalyptus extract from Australia. It promises instant relief and a money back guarantee, selling a complete outfit for 1.00 with refills at 60 cents. testimonial from Ada Topkins August 22, 19s.
A rough street fight near Twenty A Street ends with a crippled man delivering blows to two smaller men. The trio battled in a public space, the larger man showing strong punches and throwing one assailant through a door. Bystanders intervened as the fight moved to the sidewalk and the wounded party limped away with his former companions taking a different route.
In Salt Lake City on May 30 Frank Gotch world champion hurled four local wrestlers in nineteen minutes. Ed Ferguson of Ogden helped off the mat for seven minutes and three seconds. Mike Youel, a professional, stumbled in the toe hold era.
Official notice announces a statewide election on June 8 1909 to decide whether the state shall impose a one mill property tax for fifteen years to fund construction of a State Capitol in Salt Lake City. The election is open to prior taxpayers and will be published 20 days ahead as required by law. Governor William Burd and Secretary of State C. B. Tingey affix the Great Seal.
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