26 May 1916
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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1916
Page
1
Sporting and Athletic News reports Cornell track star Alms Richards suffers a strained groin, jeopardizing the Big Red’s chances at the upcoming intercollegiate meet. Coach Blockrey pivots to distance runners as teammates rally, though prospects look bleak.
Brig ham Young College defeated Idaho Technical Institute 89 to 27 in a Pocatello dual track meet. Winners include Hoowils C in 160 yard dash, Koient C in 440 yard, Jacques C in 480 yard, and Neam Tech in shot put. Relay victory by Maho Tech with Evans, Ream, Peterson, and Myers.
Ina Aagcelrs reports Beavers fall 10 to 6 as Vernon Tigers secure a dramatic win. Key hits by Daley and Rodgers, plus solid defense, help Vernon overcome Beavers’ late rally. Tigers capitalize on Beavers’ errors and flawless support from Areilanes to clinch the victory.
San Francisco defeated Baltimore 8 to 6 in ten innings in a remarkable chill day game. Schalky drove in the decisive run, while Johnny Couch earned credit for the win and Maul Witery handled the loss as cold weather hampered both hurlers.
San Francisco May 28 The Cantan boys struggled to score as Los Angeles pitchers kept them hitless and two runs crossed on an infield poke and a center-field drive. Marl Sargent and Elise delivered key hits while Zalel beat a grounder headed for short, and Koerner’s deep center hit plated a run for Los Angeles.
A prolonged newspaper feature recounts a bank murder involving a manager, a woman clerk, and a nobleman. The killer’s motive centers on money, with the crime followed by dramatic police work, confessions, and a dramatic pursuit, culminating in a death sentence.
In Portland, the Pirates defeated Brooklyn 6 to 2, ending the Warlana series on a high note. Miller limited the visitors to two runs while Well and Appleton sparked the Pirates with early runs, and Villeburg contributed a run in the sixth inning.
Local baseball results show Oakland defeating Vernon 2 to 0. Other games include Portland 2 at Vernon and San Francisco hosting Los Angeles with mixed early season action.
Salt Lake May 26 The University of Utah defeated Utah Agricultural College to win the state tennis championship. Matches were postponed by rain but completed on the A.G. court. Results include Brimkin beating Nelson 6-2 6-2 and Taylor defeating Carrington in singles, with other doubles results noted.
The New York Yankees beat Washington 7 to 6 in a raucous fourteen inning tilt. Grom was hit hard by Ward early, Willmaan drove in all scoring with a late surge, and Bister ripped four hits as New York claimed two of three in the series.
West Point N Y May 25 Twenty four eaters comprising the army use squad with Coach Strang and Glent will travel to Annapolis to meet the navy on Saturday The team will workout on the navy field Friday afternoon If possible the game will be played on Monde West Point players have won the last three contests against the naval opponents and are eager to clash again Officers from the post will attend The star pitcher is expected to graduate next month plans for the game are firmed
In Chicago on May 25 the University of Chicago Ohio State Kenyetta Wisconsin advance to semifinals of the Western Intercollegiate tennis championships. Doubles and singles matchups set, with Nielsen Wisconsin and Lindauer Illinois among contenders as they press toward the title.
In Sweden a double murder unfolds amid a long kin line tied to a noble family. The event echoes a historic Midderhus scandal linked to the Hinckholm branch. A bank manager was found with a sachey, heightening the mystery around the case and its royal archival angles.
The fragment notes a continuing feature about a best seller on a British Columbia topic, with unclear details. It mentions a year and some garbled phrases suggesting ongoing sales interest and possibly a featured author or title.
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