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Show j Bert Merrick Named . Official Umpire for Ogden in New League Bert Herrick, one of the best Known sport followers In the state, and a j well-versed gent in athletic rccord3 ! and in baseball in particular, will I handle the reins in Ogden during lhe coming baseball season as official! "umpire" In tho recently organized Wasatch league. Herrick is a pol-' pol-' inhed fan and will no doubt prove ; popular with the fans in his new position. posi-tion. Dodging pop bottles has been the downfall of most umpires in many; parts of the country, but Ber-. .stated last night that ho was for a square deal, both to the home players, iid the visiting players, and -with such a man in the position, the fans should be satisfied. Bert has oson busy of lato preparing for the season, which will open May 15. He is eager to shout, "Batter up." oo |