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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1920
Page
13
Miss Marie Hillegas of Philadelphia representing the Turngemeings Swimming Club broke the American record for the 100 yard breast stroke with a time of 1 minute 28 seconds in Philadelphia. She is fourteen years old.
A major boxing event at Fort Russell Riding Mall tomorrow night attracts crowds as tickets sell fast. Notable bouts include Joe Black versus Lightning Leonard with Soldier Fontana a rumored challenge, plus White vs McGoy, Powers vs Levi, Campbell vs Olsen, and OConnell vs Phagan. The event adds a women’s section and features the 45th Cavalry band in attendance.
Chuck Ward, ready after knee rehab, covers ground well and aims for the opening season goal in Robbins' infield. Fulton battles on the Pacific coast. Barrow defends Mays against beaning accusations. Reds, Giants, and Braves loom as contenders with lineup tweaks and strong pitching staff hints.
Bob Moha, the Milwaukee boxer, tries a comeback with midwest bouts and moderate success. He is shorter than typical lightweights but has unusually thick arms and legs for a heavyweight. The piece also notes ancient Egyptian religious offices were held by women.
Stuffy McInnis, veteran first sacker, is praised for season after season without umpire rest. The piece traces his rise from Gloucester high school to Connie Mack’s Athletics, his .301 early batting, and being part of the $100,000 infield. It notes his move to the Red Sox in 1948 and his multiple World Series appearances.
An explanation of pneumonia aftermath describes lung damage and possible long term congestion followed by recovery. It recommends keeping under medical care and using Vicks Vaporub nightly to relieve inflammation and aid breathing, with application directions and a request for free samples from Vick Chemical Company in Greensboro.
Davis was arrested by police yesterday and held to explain alleged automobile transactions in the city. He sold tires wheels magniterios and other auto accessories with several orders taken but no goods delivered, prompting a careful business check.
In a long Tuesday schedule, Doak Tuero May Haines Goodwin and Glemmons with Adams Hamilton and Clark led the St Louis clubs in a ten inning game. Other results show Ruether Wingo Killifer matched by Alexander and Killifer for the Ti clubs while Barnes Hubbell Winters Ryan and Gonzales faced Frayrs McQuillan and O Neil in Boston. Brooklyn, Philadelphia, and Cleveland also posted scores with Gadore Krueger Rixey and M Wheat contributing for their teams.
Weather-ruined schedule leaves Boston, Washington, Cleveland and Philadelphia matches postponed. Box scores mention Ed Giese for Detroit, pitchers Dauss Lehr Williams and Lehr, catcher Ainsmith, Covaleskie O Neil Sotheron Severeid Perry Perkins Shawkey Tuel across clubs.
Miss Marie Casey, a noted singer and pianist, heads to Eagles hall for Thursday entertainment in Cheyenne. Known as a top cabaret entertainer from Denver's Dutch Mill, she is expected to attract a large crowd.
The Catalina Islands in California host the fisher village built by director William Worthington for Robertson-Cole’s The Beggar Prince starring Sessue Hayakawa in a dual role as prince and poor fisherman. The film opened yesterday at the Atlas Theater for a two day engagement.
A coastal tale centers on Niki the fisherman whose love for a princess unsettles a jealous prince. After the prince is knocked unconscious by the fisherman, Niki seizes the throne and faces the consequences from a former underdog’s viewpoint.
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