08 Oct 1909
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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1909
Page
1
Oakland Oct 16 boxing ad promises Ketchel Johnson clash after past Philadelphia bouts. Referees remark on controversial decisions and weigh ins, noting Johnson weighs lighter for the Oct 16 bout. Ketchel’s recent form and O Brien ties cited, with promoters stressing a decisive finish.
In San Francisco on October 8, a sensational performer trains for a bout with Jack Johnson. Ron ton shows resilience and confidence, denying reports about his training methods while greeting reporters and fans. Manager George Little defends Johnson and suggests the fighter is in peak form despite testing weather.
Confused yet historic baseball recap notes the 1909 season opener and final standings with New York, Pittsburgh, Brooklyn, Chicago, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, St. Louis and Boston among the clubs. It mentions Brooklyn capturing a dual game, key players, and a closing stretch with various lineups and batters.
In a Pacific Coast League shuffle Oakland Vernon Vernon and rival teams battled a high scoring game. Key players Darin, Nelhon, Thou Hugin, and Smiths Browning featured for their clubs as Sacramento and Portland also posted results. The day included late scoring bursts and surprising leads across multiple venues.
A terse game report notes Portland secured a straightforward win amid rough play and mixed performance from both sides. Key players from Portland contributed steady offense while rivals struggled to capitalize on turnovers and slow starts.
Unclear game report notes a Western League contest with teams Bootle Spokane and Seattle. Fragmentary details mention players Allen Shea Judaon Ost Mek and a described score line. The text is heavily garbled, obscuring final results and precise actions.
Races at Beloit Park New York featured Ta-Pha Hrodkc cup steajelechase with Siv Wonster prevailing and Defiance failing to pace. Jack Atkin took the seven furlong sprint while Kings Daughter set a fast mile time. Lexington reports Pensia Maid won the Transylvania stakes and Maggie Winder led the pacing futurity. Louisville notes backers of Tundhlana narrowly missed after a near turn, with multiple races detailed including Belect and Ladhlann. The Welsh dogged end notes a district guard retirement.
President Taft visited the Mariposa grove and El Parka area, observing towering pines and distant canyon views. A noon luncheon near the Grause-Cyeet road was canceled due to a nearby wood fire, with riders noting the scenic Sierra landscape and a winding river valley as they traveled the Amr.
President Taft, traveling with guide John Muir, described his Yosemite excursion as one of the most enjoyable days of his life. He received welcome salutes as he neared the valley where Galen Clark, the pioneer who first noted the giant redwoods, awaited him and spoke of requests to be buried amid the trees he loved.
President Taft alighted from his car during a four part trip and walked a mile along the mountain road. He expressed appetite for fried chicken, potatoes, pie, and jelly served in the Pine Forest area near Grouse Creek. A band of local schoolchildren greeted him at a change of stages in stark contrast to the roadside scene. Tonight in the temporary hotel cottage area he will stay.
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