26 Oct 1915
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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1915
Page
1
Ty Cobb of the Detroit Tigers is hailed as the greatest player of all time. The article credits his fast thinking, deep study, and fearless play to his sustained dominance, noting rivals concede Cobb’s instinct and preparation set him apart and keep opponents guessing.
Salt Lake City October 26 Coach Norgren's football warriors held seat practice on Cummins field ahead of next Saturday's game with the University of Colorado. The squad showed no serious injuries and strong open attack prospects with Utah favoring end runs and passes. Colorado's weight advantage and Boulder speed present a twin challenge as both teams aim to clinch the rivalry.
A damaged OCR fragment references Mae Seears Edwards and a stalled development scene. The text is incomplete and offers no clear actions, dates, or involved organizations to confirm a full memo or formal notice.
Harvard football suffered an injury plagued game in Cambridge as Oliman, a tackle, was removed and Wallace, the center, hurt. It is expected Wallace may play next week. Captain J C Flower and two other freshman players were seriously injured in a recent game with Worcester Academy and doctors say they cannot play again this season.
Galt Lake October 26 Coach Willan Ashton loses several key football players as parents protest. Howell Howells was the lone standout against the Panthers defense. Bennion White and Ketchum declared ineligible. Ashton scrambles to form two elevens for practice and plans a scrimmage with Ogden next Friday. Granite faces Ogden a week hence.
New York October 25 George Dushner the referee described Alex Aberg defeating Wladek Zbyszko with a sidy roll ending in a side rell and chancery. The match lasted one hour and four minutes and drew praise as a grand encounter amid war era tensions. The GraecoRoman championship featured Greek and Hungarian rivals and reflected the era's mood as allies prevailed over central powers on the wrestling scene.
Aberg, 31, weighed 45 pounds, defeated Zbyszko, 22, 230 pounds, with a side roll pin after multiple near falls. The bout lasted through fatigue and a late exchange, ending with Aberg securing a fall to claim victory in a tense international wrestling contest.
The Pacific Coast league stat sheet shows Bunny Brier of Balt Lake leading batting with .364 in 1915 as San Francisco’s Sar Helterang and other stars contended. Jimmy Johnston of Oakland led in stolen bases with four. Mexcert of Los Angeles beat Schaller of San Francisco for most games played with 147 to 144. Shinn of Salt Lake and Meetfooted Jimmy Fobotatats followed with 143 and 1. Sherrer led in sacrifice hits with 49.
Ogden Tigers prepared to face Salt Lakers at Cummings Field Friday in a high school football clash. East High's coach Fitspatrick drills new formations and promises a Faried style attack after last Friday's win, while Ogden coach Lou Romney pushes overtime practice for a comeback and to reclaim a top scholastic gridiron position.
Willie Ritchie former lightweight champion, to box Johnny Dundee in New York tonight. The bout spans ten rounds and will proceed without a decision as the state athletic commission defers action on a rule allowing referees to name a winner.
New York Oct 28 Efforts by D Rockefeller to exclude mercantile business from a block between Fifth and West Gith streets, where he and his son live, failed. A firm of art dealers leased Commodore Morton Plant’s residence for a store as Rockefeller’s purchases of houses to block a foot hold continued. The two houses bought were valued at 370000 dollars and the total cost of the effort was estimated to be close to...
A damaged OCR fragment notes trouble tying the Plant home due to a batood condition and owners not willing to assist, leaving its context and specifics uncertain.
Unusual activity at the Bank of England centers on the final conversion of wartime loans. The last day for converting old 34 and 3 12 percent war bonds into new notes prompted subscribers to arrange advance payments by postdated checks. Officials have not announced the borrowing format but expect government financing via treasury bills for short terms, with later exchequer bonds for longer terms.
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