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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1908
Page
8
A fragmented 19th century boxing reminiscence recounts Leightey’s battles with Jim Corbett and Johnny Britt, noting Ter ry Leightey’s decline, the critics doubting a comeback, and the era’s emphasis on strategy and brains over brute strength. The piece mentions Packey McFustand, Young Corbett, and Thomas Humphrey in relation to past welterweight clashes and the dawning shift in boxing heroism.
In Froncisco on May 26 reports say Ava Attell and Australian featherweight Charley Griffin may meet on June 16 in a six round New York bout. Griffin demands 122 pounds ringside, a $1,500 guarantee, and a share of receipts, with the winner to claim the world championship shot.
Partial OCR reads a National League game postponed due to field issues. It notes Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia and St. Louis results with pitchers Mathewson Wagner and others, suggesting a series and scorelines like Pittsburg 3 Boston 2 and Philadelphia 1 to 0 Saint Louis, with dates in May. The fragmentary text mentions ground conditions and early innings.
A highly corrupted text fragment describes various symptoms and treatments for female health issues, mentioning abdominal and pelvic pain, menstrual concerns, and references to medical products and doctors. The garbled OCR includes nonsensical phrases and scattered product names, offering little cohesive information.
A garbled report mentions Knahle achieving a win and comments on other players and teams. The text is incomplete but indicates a competitive event with references to names such as Grant, Moran, and dackilisch, suggesting a team or individual performance context.
In Western League action at Shue City on May 11 opponents Sioux City and Tes Matuag had their game postponed due to poor matn conditions. Lincoln led 11 to 10, while Denver and Galo played as the Navy Wit ting by Lincoln produced a win for Lincoln in the second half. Donver, Lagat, and McDelough figures noted in the box.
May reports show Boston defeating Philadelphia 4 to 2 in a rough game with Maj SaeYattig excelling while Powell and Spencrt provide support. Cleveland topped Philadelphia earlier in a mixed error-filled duel. Detroit shut out Washington 1 to 0 in a pitcher’s duel. Chicago beat New York 9 to 3 as Manning faltered and Chicago rallied.
The American Association reports multiple games postponed due to rain. Lolimbue-Columbus 4, Lei vidle 2, At Toledo-Toledo 3, Indianapalte 6, AL St. Faul-S Paubitlwaker game postponed. At Minneapolis Minneapalte Ken yas Chiypamy postponed on account of rain.
The article outlines plans for a major 1908 stage season with key figures Cort and Horstriktur cancer Max Plgman, featuring productions like The Raskas and The Man on the Tax. It notes new talent and change in principals, plus anticipated musical and dramatic lineups aimed at alluring audiences.
An Ogden area obituary reports the death of a 29 year old former Ogden boy who died in wartime service. The piece notes his early life, family ties, and that he volunteered from local ranks, with details on family and the community impact.
The meeting records a divided council, delaying several items for later approval and approving a concrete arch bid by William Doyle at 4142, with extra for reinforcement. The river obstruction removal, waterworks street closures, and a quarterly financial report totaling 833,295.69 central fund are noted, alongside a sidewalk project and a disputed Manor license for Glenwood Park Browning.
The text extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a standard remedy for female ailments. It features testimonials from Bertha Muff and Mrs. Phloithan praising restoration of health after many doctors failed, highlighting the product as effective for long-standing female suffering and linking it to traditional herbal remedies used by grandmothers.
City council discussed water supply committee recommendations to accept Wasntea Crownvd dominance offer and install a turbine at West Ogden. Other items covered payroll obligations, removal of nuisance roosts on Twenty-second Street, gutter and sidewalk contracts, jury advertisement, and an invitation from Twin Falls excursion promoters for a May trip with a 1018 round trip fare and land entry details.
Local notice proclaims Doan s Kidney Pills helped a Ogden resident overcome back ache and kidney trouble after years of pain. The ad cites Mr Teeing s relief following Doans use and endorses the remedy as a safe, effective treatment sold by Duke ton s Drug Store with a 50 cent price and Foster Milburn Co as national agents.
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