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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1916
Page
14
Cleveland. Aug 1. Lee Fob manager of the Indians broke up a winning combination by benching Wambsganss and inserting Ray Chapman at short. The team had won five straight and led the American League by four and a half games before the move, with tragic consequences described as sad contemporaneous history.
Connie Mack argues Cobb’s hits come from relentless effort and near-ideal hustle. He notes Cobb races to first, pressures infielders, and capitalizes on errors, making him appear to “have it beaten.” The Kansas City Star quotes the manager praising Cobb’s tenacity over pure luck.
City council in Cheyenne Wyoming met July 31 1916 with quorum present. Minutes of prior meeting read and approved. Clerk instructed to file claim with insurers for fire damage to the viaduct. Adjournment set for August 3 1916 at 9 30 a m. Official seal and signature of City Clerk Showalter.
Yesterday’s baseball results show NL games including New York at Pittsburgh with Mamous and Schmidt pitching for New York and Behmlder and Wingo for Brooklyn, and Chicago beating Philadelphia in the AL with Johnson and Haley combining for the win. Western League standings list Denver Seton City Wichita and others with varied battery duos and final scores across multiple cities.
Cleveland facing a slump in the American League as Tris Speaker sprains his ankle on a catch. Doctors estimate a ten day recovery window and expects him back in action soon.
In Cleveland on Labor Day a 15 round featherweight title fight between Kilbane and Chaney nears clearance. Promoter Matt Hinkle has set aside $16,000 and will receive a referee list from Kilbane’s manager Jimmie Dunn. Harry Bietzer Chaney’s manager will select the third man in the ring.
Denver to host the National Western Stock Show January 20 to 27 1917 with over 25000 in premiums. A notable dairy section will be added under the State Dairy association auspices. Stock men are urged to plan attendance and entries for this major western event. Copies of the classification and premium list are available from Western Brook Show Association Stock Yard Station Denver Colorado.
Aug. 2 Casper local brief reports the death of 51 year old Marine Corps veteran Martin Charles W. at 145 North Washington Street after prolonged illness. He served aboard the cruiser Denver and in foreign service. Survived by his parents and six brothers Alva River ton Lewis Charis Fred Eugene and Son.
William J. Fradley once star third baseman for the Cleveland Americans and later Brooklyn Federals manager filed suit in New York Supreme Court seeking 7500 dollars as his 1916 salary. He says he signed a 3-year contract in 1914 with Brookfeda and was informed in March 1936 he would not be employed under it. Claude Cooper, also a former New York Nationals member who joined the Federals, filed a similar suit for his 1916 pay. Bradley played for the Kansas City Federal League club last season.
A verse titled To Wyoming's Sons and Her Daughters plays with a frontier theme. It contrasts man’s strength with the Wyoming girl's beauty and grace. The poem frames the region as a bold, expansive West, praising both sexes and regional character.
Baptist Wil ing Workers will meet at the home of Mrs. BE Johnston this Friday afternoon, not in the church parlors as announced. Presbyterian Aid Society hosts are Mrs. L. H. Bump and Mrs. James Niswander in the church parlors Friday afternoon. King’s Daughters Lawn Party hosted by Miss Ruth Chaplin and Miss Florence Bradley at the Chaplin home with Congregational church young ladies as guests. Lawn lit by Japanese lanterns, games and stunts followed by Simmer charities late.
Kansas City will host its first Roundup September 1 to 4 at the old Federal League park. Col J A Bartles of Dewey Ola announces a $9,240 prize list with $2,000 purses for steer roping and bronco busting, plus $1,200 to cowgirls bronco riding and $1,100 each for trick riding roping and bulldogging. The event aims to draw top contestants from across the country.
In Savannah Georgia on August 2 a report highlights Susan Myrick of Milledgeville as a standout figure described as a human thoroughbred. The feature notes her prominence and potential in local circles.
Robert Edeson headlines the Lyric today as Hazel Dawe and Owen Moore debut as co stars in the Paramount program. The Megrue drama centers on U S customs, noted for brisk action and cinematic suitability with Famous Players backing.
The report outlines a national eugenics registry aiming to popularize health standards and foster an aristocracy of health. Miss Myrick, a physical education graduate and director in Hastings Nebraska, is profiled as a promoter and organizer within this movement. The Alpine combination plans a Denver engagement amid weather challenges, seeking strong Cheyenne turnout tonight and tomorrow as the bill changes Saturday.
Notice announces payment of all Laramie county certificates of indebtedness issued May 1 1816 to May 31 1916 registered at the county treasurer will be paid August 8 1916 or as soon thereafter as presented at the treasurer's office. Also a notice of an entertainment program featuring The Book Agent with cast members including Chas Myers Leonidas King Diaine Lancaster and others with music and dances.
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