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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1916
Page
1
The piece surveys Yale and Harvard football plans noting Yale backfield talent Legare and Moore, Harvard loss of Mahan and key backs, coaching systems, and expectations for standout players like Moore. It weighs coaching influence versus player form, predicts strong performances from Yale’s Legare and Moore and highlights Shiverick Casey and other stars shaping the season.
San Francisco reports a rough ball yard day as DAKS fall to 10 beavers four. Del Howard’s team executes a triple play, Southworth and Williams rally, Rocha and Wallians contribute, while the Neavers chase runs in a tense inning sequence. Other scores show Philadelphia and Brooklyn winning. pennant hopes fade for Boston as-stated standings reflect the latest results.
Old Eli pins hopes on Legare leg help after a midseason 1915 removal for summer baseball violations. He returns as a skilled kicker and passer, with Braden shifting to backfield to team with Lepore. Dad Jones trains a quarterback, seeking a leader and strong pocket presence. Van Nottrand remains available as two weeks of practice unfold.
Cincinnati completed a three game sweep as Boston faltered and poor support limited the effort. The Reds turned a double play spree to end a threat, while Beaton and others contributed as Cincinnati moved ahead in the game.
Yesterday's results show Vernon defeating Salt Lake 10 to 3 and Portland 4 to 1 over Quality, with Los Angeles and San Francisco also winning. Today's schedule lists Vernon at Salt Lake and Portland and Oakland at San Francisco, plus a motion picture note about Honeymaking experiments by US government.
At Sajestic Park Salt Lake, Howard Dreary joined Buddy Ryan in trying to salvage the team. Gregory pitched for the home club as the crowd saw a rough, low scoring game with uneven innings and late runs, leaving Salt Lake with a spirited but unsuccessful effort.
Los Angeles defeated San Francisco 7 to 4 as the Angels bunched nine hits off Hogg and Brown to pull away late. Walter doubled and tripled driving in runs, while Repulveda and Fitzgerald contributed timely hits. Curly Brown finished strong after a pitching change, and Maggert drove in the decisive runs with a seventh inning homer.
In a pitchers duel, Montan outdueled Bagby as Cleveland defeated Boston 4 to 1. Heston drove in two with a double for Hoblitzel, Hooper and Shorten singled, and Cady added a triple. Speaker scored on Roth’s single to account for Cleveland’s lone run. Innings show Boston 002 000 002 and Cleveland 000 160 000.
Chicago benched him off Mogudge today and won the game of the farewell geeka with New York 6 to 3. The locals failed to panic the world’s champions but remain in the pennant race, two and a half games behind leaders. Frank Maker and Pipp contended for home run honors. New York defeated Chicago 9 to 3.
A muddled score recount shows Washington and Detroit matching in a tense game with a late rally. The inning sequence features tied runs and mounting pressure as pitchers struggle to close the frame, leaving the final outcome in doubt.
Dozens of Canada's track and field athletes have joined war service causing widespread cancellation of major sporting events across the Dominion. United by duty, prominent figures such as Tom Longboat Frank Lakeman Bobby Kerr William Sherring Edward Padre Jim Corker and Tom Flanagan are noted among those serving, with hockey players also entering service.
Cleveland Sept 23 There is no good reason why Johnny Kilbane is always in splendid condition. He is a great baseball enthusiast and the favorite of the Cleveland team. When the Indians are home Johnny dons a suit and practices with them. Kilbane can play short and second better than many bright stars of the baseball world. Baseball is Kilbane’s only accomplishment. He is a fine musician, plays the violin exceptionally well, and spends much time with his father who is blind. Kilbane’s two daughters Mary and Helen are accomplished dancers and learn the Gaetle language, with Mary already fooling quite a distance with her famous father. A clear, tough celluloid has been invented in England for automobile winds shields.
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