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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1920
Page
6
Miss Marie Hillegas of Philadelphia representing the Turngemeins Swimming Club set a new American mark in the 100 yard breaststroke with a time of 1 minute 28 seconds at Philadelphia. She is only fourteen years old.
Anticipation runs high for the Fort Russell event tomorrow with tickets selling fast. Joe Black tries to topple Lightning Leonard in a key featherweight bout while White meets McGoy in a six round middleweight clash.
Chuck Ward ready for Season opener after knee surgery recovery and solid fielding in spring games. Fred Fulton battles coast rivals while Barrow defends Carl Mays against beanball accusations. Reds, Giants, Cubs, and Pirates warned to expect hard fight as Boston’s George Stallings juggles infield and pitching ice.
Bob Moha, Milwaukee boxer, returns to action in the middle west with moderate success. Described as a freak of the ring, he is shorter than a typical lightweight yet packs thick arms and legs for a heavyweight. In ancient times women held many religious offices during the Pharoahs era.
Stuffy McInnis, veteran first baseman, is lauded for steady play and calm umpire relations. The article traces his rise from Gloucester high school to the Athletics in 1909, highlights his role in Connie Mack's infield, and notes his late 1940s move to the Red Sox and impact on multiple pennant races and World Series runs.
Medical overview of pneumonia effects on lungs and heart noting how blood backs up and the need for physician care after recovery. Recommends nightly Vicks Vaporub use with topical application, heating, and inhalation to aid healing, plus a sample offer from Vick Chemical Company.
Davis was arrested by the police yesterday and held to explain alleged automobile transactions in the city. He is said to have sold tires wheels magniterios and other auto accessories with several orders taken but no goods delivered as his business is investigated.
In a historic long game the Tien Clubs faced St Louis in ten innings with Doak Tuero May Haines Goodwin Glemmons Adams Hamilton and Clark managing pitching duties. Rebels from Cincinnati and Boston also feature with Ruether Wingo Killifer and others in a sprawling box score style summary.
Postponed Boston and Washington game due to wet grounds. Detroit’s Ed Giese provided a seat in a seven inning contest with Williams and Lehr behind the plate. Dauss and Stanage caught. Cleveland beat Covaleskie and O’Neil with Sotheron and Severeid handling the batteries. Philadelphia saw Perry and Perkins with Shawkey and Tuel pitching.
Miss Marie Casey, a noted singer, pianist, and entertainer, appears tonight at Eagles Hall Cheyenne adding a notable attraction to the Thursday dancing event. Her reputation as a clever cabaret performer from Dutch Mill Denver promises a large turnout.
The Catalina Islands in California serve as the setting for The Beggar Prince a Robertson-Cole film directed by William Worthington. Sessue Hayakawa stars in a dual role as prince and fisherman in a production praised for its beautiful backgrounds. The Atlas Theater shows the film for a two day engagement.
A coastal village tale blends sea imagery with a love affair between Niki the fisherman and Princess Olatay. The jealous prince plots to seize the girl, but Niki intervenes, felling the monarch and seizing power. The narrative follows the fisherman’s rise from underdog to ruler through a dramatic act of upheaval.
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