18 Sep 1915
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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1915
Page
1
Yale Princeton Cornell and Penn State loom as stronger opponents as Harvard prepares for the 1914 season. The piece argues Harvard’s veteran lineup is reduced by departures, with Eddie Mahan and Wallace among notable losses, while rival teams Diet for success. It notes doubts about Harvard’s backfield and line depth, contrasting with stronger projected lineups at Yale and Princeton and the renewed strength of Cornell and Carlisle.
Ngan Eddie Mahan of Harvard and Alex Wilson of Yale, once close friends, are now set to lead their teams against each other on November 20 at Harvard Stadium. Both have worked as tutors for a New Haven school, living with Yale’s crew at Yale’s Ferry as they prepare for the game.
Alexander, Kan Sept 18 Frank Vosp, shortstop, was sold from Wichita Western League to Venice in the Pacific Coast League. Johnston likely to be ranked first in the annual top ten list with Norris Williams and Maurice McLoughlin also high, despite recent defeats.
New York, Sept 18 One of the year's major football events is set for Saturday, November 27 in New York City. Applications for seats began in May and the Polo Grounds are expected to host the largest crowd in history as Army and Navy meet for the annual clash. The article notes capacity and demand for tickets and references the event as a premier double academy showdown.
New York September 18 Eddie Smeliride loses a fortune in a racing tale from the Baratoga track. George Smith Loft, unbeaten, carries a $26,000 price tag as John Sanford seeks to buy before the race. Sanford offers $20,000, while a broker pushes for a sale after the event. The horse wins, but the big deal collapses, money vanished in doubt and bluff.
In Los Angeles the Salt Lake team and the Angels battled to a 3 to 3 tie as darkness halted play after a tense late innings stretch. Williams and Killilay pitched tight ball from the eighth on, while Fillery and Scopeios sparked Salt Lake’s offense with critical hits.
Portland built a late lead as Southworth contributed two singles and a four bagger, later centering a double to left for the third tally. Vernon- Rubbs starred with a dazzling baserunning display, while Boeas’ liner sparked the decisive inning.
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