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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1920
Page
6
Benny Leonard world lightweight champion believes he can measure up to an 18 man test while filming The Evil Eye in Southern California. Leonard, famous for beating Freddie Welsh in New York on May 28, 1917 to win the title, remains one of boxing’s greats.
In a candid preface Benny Leonard urges fans to judge his plan to fight middleweight champion Mike O Dowd on merit. He argues speed favors the lighter man and recalls defeating Kilbane by exploiting an opening, while outlining a strategy to avoid O Dowd’s power and win a decision.
Casper hosts the Wyoming State Bar Association meeting May 7 and 8 as leaders plan to reduce legal technicalities that slow justice. President W O Wilson asks all members to submit statements and notable practice experiences for discussion.
A catalog-like list of tunes including One Step versions by Conway's Band and the Green Brothers Xylophone Orchestra. The ad invites listeners to choose favorites and enjoy records in soundproof rooms, highlighting a range of vocal and instrumental performances with orchestra accompaniment.
In a letter sent to state bar attorneys this week, Mr Wilson urges lawyers to lead in reducing delays and technicalities that undermine justice. He notes a convention date change from May 19 to May 7 to help attendees and calls for use of law to secure rights, curb discontent, and achieve the greatest good for the greatest number.
Wyoming report details upcoming summer and fall road work totaling about 5 million dollars. Manville engineers begin survey of a cross-state east-west highway. Oil firms plan expansions in Fossil, Lance Creek, Buffalo Basin, and Mahoney Dome areas. Casper to receive a fertilizer plant. Big Muddy field crude oil prices rise aiding royalty holders. Manville growth noted with valuation increase. several towns project new facilities, rail and refinery activity. snow boosts farming.
In a chaotic tally of early baseball results several clubs and battery pairings are listed. Detroit Chicago St Louis Cleveland Washington Boston and Philadelphia appear with various pitchers catchers and batters named, alongside New York Pittsburgh Cincinnati Brooklyn and others in mixed box score fragments.
Captain Claude Rossignol has taken charge of the musical section of the vocational training department at Fort Russell and is giving two hours daily, Saturday and Sunday. He directs the work and oversees the program for trainees.
A crowded day at the county fair ends with a surprising winner in a class judged by local officials. Spectators report strong participation and a festive atmosphere across exhibits and events.
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