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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1916
Page
2
Walter Holke, a German American from St Louis, quickly proves a standout for the New York Giants after a brief stint with Rochester. In three weeks since joining the majors, he displays rare switch hitting, superb fielding, and speed, drawing early comparisons to Merkle and promising a bright professional baseball career.
At Penn State College in College Park September 16, coach Nick Harlow reports 25 aspirants for spots on the eleven with about 100 men expected for practice by September 21. Six regulars and four backups from last season have graduated while others serve in the military. veterans Clark, Miggins, Panter, Ewing, and Czarneckie provide core leadership as Harlow shapes a promising group from the freshman cohort and returning players.
Gail Brannon wife of the coach at the State Agricultural School will direct the second football team this fall. The institution can hire only one coach so the first team will get all time. Brannon studied at the University of Nebraska when her husband was enrolled there. She is a keen football enthusiast and knows the game thoroughly. Also notes Reno racing meet opening with nine race cards and betting system expected to prevail.
In St Louis on September 16 Frank Gotch the wrestling champion announced his retirement at age 28 saying he no longer wished to rely on friends backing him with money. He explained the move came after a lucrative contract loss and cited the need to enjoy family life and pursue other interests. He reflected that success requires brain over brawn and that his methods demanded patience, study, and mental work.
Yesterday's scores feature Los Angeles 10 over Baltimore Lake 3, San Francisco 8 Oakland 7, and Portland 2 Vernon 1. Today's schedule lists Los Angeles at Baltimore Lake, Oakland at San Francisco, and Portland at Los Angeles.
In a doubleheader at Majestic Park, Los Angeles beat Salt Lake 105 to 2 with Teri Tall pitching for the Wie tribe, despite a rough start for the Utes. Postgame notes mention Tryan and Doles for Angeles and Mercey and Sheely for Salt Lake as standout names in a garbled box score.
Varis September 16 George Carpentier the famous boxer says in an interview he always thinks of his parents left behind when the Germans entered Lens. He bought their home in Place des la Republique Lens with earnings before the war and they lived there with his two sisters and his little nephew. Since the Germans came he has had no news of them.
The Central League altercation over Wheeling forfeiting two games for using 14 players highlights the player limit's aim to curb costs and balance team strength. The rule keeps finances in check and preserves competitive parity, benefiting fans and club economies alike. Brooklyn beat Pittsburgh as Wheat homered with bases loaded, widening the lead in the pennant race.
Yesterday's results include Brooklyn and Pittsburg games with calls noted at the end of fifth inning. Teams like Chicago Philadelphia Cincinnati New York and Boston appear with partial notations. Today's schedule lists Pittsburg at New York Cincinnati at Brooklyn Chicago at Philadelphia and St Louis at Boston with a 63 BS marker.
Vernon was defeated by Portland 4 to 1 as Beavers pitcher Chief Johnson held the Tikera to four hits. In the fourth inning Portland rallied with two runs, aided by a costly error, while Vernon managed only a solitary run on Doane’s double in the first. Risberg’s throw and Williams’ single helped Portland seal the win.
A National League item featuring Brooklin and Valladeptla with a mention of Chicakeated ySt and Touls 22, highlighting a brief score or status update from the game or standings. References remain compact and entity-focused for quick reader capture.
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In San Francisco on September 16 Oakland trailed 3 to 1 in the eighth inning as Frank Hall, a novice catcher from the Trolley league, delivered a misplayed ball that enabled Beale to surge ahead. Tiny Godle followed with a homer, helping San Francisco to a lopsided victory as Oakland faded 7 to 8 with errors and odd plays shaping the final score.
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