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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1920
Page
7
Benny Leonard, the world lightweight champion, prepares for a high profile clash with Willie Ritchie. The article notes Leonard’s rise by knocking out Freddie Welsh in New York on May 28, 1917, as he films in Southern California for The Evil Eye.
Benny Leonard recalls meeting Willie Ritchie twice and calls him the most game fighter he ever faced. He details their 1919 San Francisco bout, noting Ritchie’s relentless aggression and finish despite Leonard earning the decision in the eighth. Leonard also lauds Johnny Dundee as a fast, skilled, sharper-than-credited fighter.
The Sonora region is described as the most American area south of the line, with deep American influence in education, clothing, and industry. Frederick Simpich notes locals study in the United States, buy American goods, and maintain close ties with U.S. neighbors. The article highlights a Yankee mining camp at Nacozuri with social centers for Mexican workers, an engineers’ sacrifice memorial, and cross-border cultural exchange through trade and language.
For sale a Goal-wood range with reservoir locate at 1022 Pioneer avenue. The ad lists sale terms as reasonable. Also notes rentals and a separate help-wanted line for a Swidish woman seeking ranch work as a cook with a boy.
Manager McGraw fields a new Giant infield with rookie Frank Frisch at third base and fans soon overlook the temperamental Heinie Zimmerman as the youngster impresses early.
Mrs. Richard W. Marquard known as Blossom Seeley seeks divorce from baseball star Rube Marquard citing desertion. Married in 1913 after prior marriage to Joseph Cohen, she and Marquard separated in 1918 with one child Richard W. Jr. in mother's custody.
Secretary Meredith told the Bureau of Advertising that the department yields several times 41,000 per cent yearly on invested funds. He cited costs and current values for durum wheat rice Egyptian cotton and hog cholera serum as examples of high returns and disease loss reductions.
A fragmentary quotation questions a claimed 1000 percent profit as a bold estimate. The snippet shows a speaker asserting the profit figure, implying a business or promotional claim under scrutiny.
A district good roads meeting is set for 2 PM 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, travels from Cody to preside and encourage strong turnout despite poor road conditions.
Opal Wyoming April 26 shearers wait as 100000 sheep await wool. Weather postponed the start from early April and continued severe conditions kept crews idle, with 31 shearers awaiting permission to work.
American League clubs and battery pairings listed for several teams. Philadelphia and Boston show scores with Keefe Perry Perkins and Pennock Walters. Cleveland Chicago game postponed due to rain.
National League games saw Brooklyn blank New York 9 to 0 behind strong pitching from Mann and Elliott while Philadelphia beat Boston 12 to 5 with Oeschger on the mound. Cincinnati and St. Louis were postponed by rain, and Chicago vs Pittsburgh also postponed by rain.
Wallie Pipp, born in Grand Rapids in 1893, opened the 1920 season with a home run a single a double and a triple, showcasing rare variety. He later joined the New York club after a Tigers purchase in 1912 and waivers in 1915, with stints in Providence Scranton and Rochester in between.
Teigne hit home runs in 1916 and 1917 before joining the .300 club in 1948 with a .804 gait. He anchors the Yankee wrecking crew praised by Miller Huggins as capable of a pennant run despite flaws. Huggins also endorses Pipp as first baseman, touting him as the best in the game ahead of Chase McInnis and Sisler. Leader WANT ADS are result getters.
Casper Wyoming April 26 Pat Royce speaks amid ongoing criticism following Hugh Armstrong acquittal Royce declares he will stand pat and not resign despite pressure from local officials and community members.
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