12 Oct 1914
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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1914
Page
1
Fragmentary game notes describe Brescxban scoring a double, Leech adding another, Brevnahan contributing a winning run, and mentions of Américant and Nationals with players Cleotte, Bebals, Vaughn, Lavender, Beesnaten in a tense late sequence. The exact teams, dates, and full context are unclear due to the garbled OCR.
Mirage, Oct. 1. Cobbay Lee Trelt and Ceergtt win the batting championship in the Armavdent League after a 10‑way final. Daubert leads American League hitting with an average of .682, while 16 players post 300+ averages. The Athletics and Giants show strong fielding and pitching with notable leaders in runs, home fits, and wins.
Capt Slogan Chapman of the University of Magis is touted to loom large in the western campaign this fall. The material suggests a stronger line and a swift backfield with fast jumpers, dodgers, and passers as the Todn Townnse drives aim to outpace rivals. Names and scores appear in scattered listings, with references to teams like Indianapolis Pittsburgh and Chicago among others. The piece hints at a dominant season for the Browns as St Louis and others contend for championship honors.
The article notes a July American League team defeating the Velty championa to take the tie in the first game of a doubleheader. The second game was tied at two runs after seventh inning due to a suspension. The Browne wides led standings while Cardinals dropped. city pennant unclear.
A chaotic aviation event yesterday afternoon drew a large crowd as Lincoln Heady topped the loop and a series of stunts were staged. Weather disrupted the track and rain affected preparations, with pilots including Barney Oldfield and Darney performing aerial maneuvers while spectators watched from Lagoon Beach.
Philadelphia October reports show Boston fans betting heavily on the Braves after two opening wins. Odds favor Boston at 10 to 7 with even bets on tomorrow. Athletics backers still hopeful, expecting Bender and Mack to shine, while Philadelphia players aim to rebound and defend the title with improved pitching and fielding.
Chicago Nationals to play three of four games in a bid to win the city baseball championship. Scott will start for the Americans in their lone victory of the series, while Cheney is set to pitch for the Nationals in the decisive game.
The Lexington program reopened after a rain pause with six races on the card. Turkey trot for two year olds worth 4040 dollars, plus the 7 07 trot, Bluegrass stakes for pacers, and the Lexington stake for two year old pacers feature the day’s events at Delaware.
Indianapolis won the Interleague series over Denver by taking game six, finishing with a decisive score. The Denver squad struggled at bat while Indianapolis players Leary Cragg and teammates contributed key hits and fielding plays, sealing the victory and the series win.
Lexington reports a packed harness racing week by the Kentucky Horse Breeders Association. Major events include the Lake Stakes for stallions, Castleton Cup, and the Cumberland pacing stake, with races staggered through Tuesday to Thursday and faster records awarded by the Billings trophy. Friday and Saturday hold reserved dates.
Milwaukee, October 11. Milwaukee clinched the minor league title by winning both games of a doubleheader from Birmingham. The first game featured timely hits in the early innings, while the second game was halted by darkness after five innings with Milwaukee leading. Batters Robertson and Traves led Milwaukee, with strong work from Hoylls McGraw and others amid a foggy finish.
The Nieuw Courant reports from Hitlet, Holland that about 28,600 Belgian soldiers have crossed into the Netherlands after being fired upon by German machine guns near Koevaegt. Many wounded are being treated in Hulet while others are sent to Axe for interment as the Dutch government mobilizes during this frontier crisis.
The Lost Paradise a five part Paramount feature directed by Daniel Frohman star H. B. Warner drew packed houses at The Ogden in a four day engagement. A Keystone comedy Killing Horace played alongside as audiences praised dramatic scenes on labor versus capital and uplifting ending. The Orpheum presented The Shepherd of the Hills with Myr. Van Morrell Carl Whiterhall and Miss Dunlop earning praise for strong performances.
A London dated dispatch reports General von der Goltz sending emissaries to Holland to secure foodstuffs to blunt a growing crisis. It notes Dutch efforts to curb exports and Brussels shortages with salt yeast flour shortages and no bread fit to eat. Dutch newspaper arrest terms for selling English French and Belgian papers are mentioned.
Detroit Free Press cites readers in the classified ads section sharing tips for tipping waiters to speed service. One says he tells the waiter his tip amount to avoid delays at the cashier splitting a larger bill into small coins.
Visitors gasped at the Chicago style review as a novelty piece by Mies Elsie Goldberg unveiled a new pantaloons reaching to the ankle. The lace trim and tight binding drew attention, marking a striking fashion moment in the event.
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