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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1915
Page
1
A fragmentary 1906 baseball anecdote recalls outfielder Speas of the Pacific Coast League describing a chaotic play involving pennant era figures. The tale credits a dramatic miscue, a tumbling glove, and a memorable chase across the field, ending with an improbable throw.
Local classifieds announce the Brown Carlson Treseder clearance sale at 2421 Washington Ave. The brief item lists teams and cities Cleveland Philadelphia, reflecting the American League context in a compact ad format.
Washington wins both ends of a doubleheader against New York, 4 to 1 in the first game and 3 to 2 in eleven innings in the second. Shank's triple and Gandill's long hit tied the second game in the late innings as Washington overcomes Pinier’s early lead. Gabia and Bookling pitched well for Washington with Harper finishing.
In Pittaburg Pennsylvania the Titleburg Federal League defeated Chicago 6 to 2 in both games. Hendrix left after the first inning in game one and Allan struggled after the initial frame in game two. Brennan lasted long enough for Chicago as Pittaburg held a brief lead before pulling away. In Newark Newark beat Buffalo 6 to 1 as Tom Seaton retired the final outs after relief duty. The day’s events included theater notices and standings across city leagues with teams like Eagles Walk-Overs and Mail Clerks leading their divisions. Fire conditions and hunting restrictions were noted in a separate regional bulletin.
At Glenwood this evening Peary Kinnely and Glasmann bowlers meet in a Four Winning City league game. The Never Rips feud with Hewiers shapes the pennant race as six teams compete with hopes to climb from the cellar and claim glory in this playful local matchup.
San Francisco reports the Panama-Tacitic Exposition board adopts a resolution to pay 110,259 to Union Trust Company to settle all indebtedness. The controller is ordered to receive a full conveyance of hypothecated property and clear the record by Friday September 3 for a large outward celebration.
Parkland Oregon September 1 A ten mile unbroken front of a forest fire challenged 250 firefighters unable to subdue it. The blaze lay south of Moot Word about 80 miles southeast of Portland with officers saying containment possible only if the wind shifts. In northeastern Oregon a separate flare forced residents to seek safety as flames crossed county lines and engulfed timberlands.
Announcement from Heatth Washington reports the formation of the Aero Club of the Northwest. The group aims to assist military and naval defense and to promote aerial commerce. It notes large high powered machines suitable for military service.
Firemen from Cincinnati attended an exhibition event in the city showing firefighting methods. Spectators, including Fire duett ention and son of Witt, watched as firefighters quickly restrained the blaze with coordinated action.
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