22 May 1917
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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1917
Page
1
Vernon visits Salt Lake and San Francisco heads to Oakland while Portland plays Los Angeles in key western league games this week.
Angeles May 21 The Tigers depart for a three game series with the Bees. Key players Fromme Callahan out injured with only fifteen players in uniform. Hunter absent and Stovall facing possible suspension for late report. Darmody confirms Hunter progress but will not travel. Chance disputes Coast league cut. LA attendance down but Vernon and LA clubs lag in quality versus last year.
San Francisco May 71 The Pacific Coast League remains in solid financial shape with no salary cuts or roster reductions planned, says President A T Ranm after investigating in Salt Lake. He notes strong attendance and stable conditions in San Francisco Salt Lake Portland and Los Angeles, with no league crisis anticipated and no war measures adopted.
Promoter Eudie Dallas accelerated efforts to bring Joe Rivers to Olden for a 15 round lightweight bout with Al Young. Young has accepted terms and the bout appears set for June 6 if preparations proceed. Rivers is a recognized challenger whose presence could boost Olden boxing profile and spark national interest.
A letter from Countess St Maur to a paper describes a front line football match between French soldiers and parisians amid heavy shelling. The game, played near the front, drew 000 French soldiers as crowds roared while cannons fired nearby. The account highlights athletic morale and wartime sport.
New York slipped to second but remained in top place after a 4 3 defeat by Pittsburgh at home. Vitexbuceb pitched eight innings allowing eight hits as the Pirates rallied in the ninth to grab the game.
Cincinnati edged Boston 2 to 1 in ten innings after Griffiths bunt to right field scored the decisive run. The Reds benefited from tied late-inning hits and strong relief pitching to secure the win.
Five members of the Seals Club register for military service. The early batch includes George Leroy Corban, Ted Oldham, Castile Pick, Red Mekee, and Del Baker. Others will register during the week as called. No exemptions claimed among the named volunteers. The notice notes controversy over compensation and legal questions.
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