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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1920
Page
14
Benny Leonard, world lightweight champion, writes about his rivalry with Willie Ritchie. Leonard, famed for defeating Freddie Welsh in New York on May 28 1917, previews future bouts while filming in Southern California.
Benny Leonard lauds Will ie Ritchie as the gamest opponent he ever faced noting Ritchie’s hard fighting in San Francisco on February 24 1919 and the New Jersey bout. He recalls Ritchie’s relentless courage and explains Johnny Dundee’s speed and skill as a standout contrast.
A National Geographic bulletin extols Sonora as the most American region in Mexico after withdrawal from the republic. Frederick Simpich notes Sonora natives are called Yankees for thrift and close ties to Americans.
For sale a Goal wood range with reservoir listed at 1022 Pioneer avenue. Also notes 27 28 for sale or rent. A large front bedroom is available at 241417 Evans for one or two men. A Swidish woman seeks a ranch cook position with a boy, at 414, Mrs John Magnuson rear East 47th.
Manager McGraw benches Heinie Zimmerman and starts rookie Frank Frisch at third base as the Giants reshape the infield. The new arrangement quickly earns fan support and signals a shift in team chemistry.
Mrs. Richard W. Marquard also Blossom Seeley accuses desertion in a divorce suit filed in Chicago. She states the couple married in 1913 in San Francisco and separated in 1918, with one child Richard W. Jr. in her custody. The former Blossom Seeley previously married Joseph Cohen, stage name Joseph Kahn, who sued Marquard for alleged alienation of affection and later got a $4,000 judgment.
Secretary Meredith told the American Newspaper Publishers Association that the department yields profits for U S stockholders, citing examples like durum wheat worth 50 million yearly from a 350 thousand setup, California rice now 21 million, Egyptian cotton 20 million and hog cholera serum saving 40 million annually, among others.
The quote argues that a reported estimate of 1000 percent profit is not excessive. It frames the claim as a justification of extraordinary gains and cites comparative figures to support the assertion.
A district good roads meeting is set for 2 p m at the Chamber of Commerce building. Delegates from Laramie Platte Goshen and Albany counties will discuss state association plans and district work. L L Newton president of the state association travels from Cody to preside. Organizers expect a large turnout despite poor road conditions.
In Opal Wyoming on April 26 a 31 person crew awaits better weather as 100000 sheep are set to be shorn. The start was postponed from early April due to severe conditions and continues to be delayed by ongoing bad weather.
Reported line scores show teams like Philadelphia and Boston with battery pairings Keefe Perry Perkins and Pennock Walters. A Cleveland Chicago game was postponed due to rain.
Brooklyn defeated New York 9 to 4 with Manawaara and Elliott on the mound for Brooklyn and Nehf Winters Douglas and Snyder for New York. Boston beat Philadelphia 12 to 5 with Oeschger and O Neil on the mound for Boston and Nuxey Betts and Wheat for Philadelphia. Cincinnati at St. Louis postponed due to rain while Chicago vs. Pittsburgh also affected by rain.
Wallie Pipp, a Grand Rapids native born 1893, opened the 1920 season with a homer, single, double and triple in four straight at bats. He later added a single and a double, then a triple, highlighting his reputation as a versatile hitter. The Detroit Tigers first acquired him in 1912 and later sent him to New York by 1915, with stints in Providence, Scranton and Rochester in between.
Teigne hit home runs in 1916 and 1917 and joined the .300 club in 1948 with a lofty .804 pace. He anchors the Yankees wrecking crew, praised by Miller Huggins as a pennant contender despite team flaws. Huggins also backs Pipp as a premier first baseman, a view printed years ago alongside mentions of Chase, McInnis, and Sisler. Leader WANT ADS deliver results.
Casper Wyoming April 26 Pat Royce under fire since Hugh Armstrong acquittal charges stance at press conference amid criticism.
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