13 Sep 1917
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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1917
Page
1
Billie Glasmann organizes athletic event as Pat Gilbert prepares for a 20 round bout at the Armory in September. Details indicate a planned matchup with noted competitors and stage setup, reflecting local sports activity and crowd expectations for the event.
Ogden forms a boxing scene as promoter Milty Clason launches shows at the Armory. A twenty round main event Gilbert vs Young headlines September 26 with two undercard bouts. The venture aims to draw strong crowds despite prior loss, promising a top program and potential weekly events. The promoter, relieved by fan support, plans fall and summer follow ups to build a lasting show.
Oakland raced to a four inning win over Beale, scoring in the second and fourth frames. The Oaks hammered Spider Daum for ten hits before Red Oldham and Speed Martin limited Beale to five and two hits respectively. Jerry Downe's late rally attempt fizzled as Oakland took control.
In Washington a weather disrupted 16 inning tie left the Nationals and Red Sox exhausted after a doubleheader, with Shore Ayers and Alasmith contributing in relief. In Detroit Cleveland and Detroit split a doubleheader, the first game ending 3 to 2 for Cleveland and the second 4 to 1 for Detroit after eleven innings, Cobb failing to notch a hit in nine appearances.
Edward Loos of the Philadelphia Cricket Club topped a field of 20 professionals at Westmoreland Country Club with a 146, two over par, in the preliminary of the Western Open Championship. Bob MacDonald and Leo Drexel also posted strong scores, while Walter Hagen finished 149 after a rough finish. Poor weather kept scores low as entries grew, extending the event into Saturday with 36 holes planned for the final.
James Neill and Stanage report Caldwell ineffective today as the Yankees lose 4 to 1 in Philadelphia. Fielder decisions and pitching miscues doomed New York with Caldwell and Nugent pairing on the mound while Johnson and Meser provided the Athletics with the win.
Weber County Poultry Association members met at the courthouse to endorse a campaign urging residents to rear hens to aid the war effort. The plan calls for local cooperation with government food production goals and egg and chicken output. J Abaler, president, will explain the plan at the Ogden Pred Lore.
Paris Sept 12 A train of 101 French officers and men returning from Germany to Lyon included at least 155 described as out of their minds, likely caused by bombardment stress. They are interned in Lyons with photographs circulating nationwide to identify those who may never recover. Plans for winter cantonments at Fort Douglas paused pending general staff decision on troop movements and use.
The Giants gain ground on the Phillies as both teams contest finish, while the White Sox hold a 14 game edge over the Red Sox. Boston’s schedule includes a game with Washington. Giants need 13 of 20 and Phillies 12 of 21 remaining to clinch. Standings show tight battles with Chicago leading Boston and others in pursuit.
Washington report notes unanimous approval of a large war credit package by the central finance committee after two days of deliberation. The plan authorizes about 7.54 billion in bonds and 2 billion in certificates with tax provisions and varied allocations to allies, debt, and domestic needs. Two auto accident victims are fatally injured and two others seriously hurt near Marble, Colorado, with several injured transported to local hospitals.
Los Angeles reports the Bees beat Vernon 3 to 1 to take a second straight game in the series. Crandall twice hit and scored, Hannah swiped a bag and scored, Crandall absorbed Marion’s pitching as Slagle relieved in the fifth. Dubuc held Vernon in check after early Bees runs, while Marion took the loss in a well pitched contest.
Vernon defeated Salt Lake 6 to 3 at Vernon. At AU San Frabelstco Oakland won 4 to 3 over San Francisco. Portland-Portland Los Angeles AMO postponement due to wet grounds.
National League results include New York Yankees at New York New York 92 and 04. Phillies win playoff in Boston as the Phillies take a close series victory with a notable game protest by Pat Moran. Giant doubleheader shines as Giants split with Brooklyn and score 3 0 and 2 1, with Giants and Mets in key matchups.
Lexington opens the ten day fall racing meet amid a 20000 purse offer and more than 600 horses. The Breeders’ Maturity is the feature, with top thoroughbreds from America expected to compete as the autumn meeting begins.
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