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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1916
Page
6
Lee Fob, manager of the Indians, altered a winning lineup by benching Bill Wambsganss and inserting Ray Chapman at short. The change cost the team, five straight wins and a four and a half game lead in the American League, as subsequent events became part of contemporaneous history.
Connie Mack defends Ty Cobb saying Cobb creates his own luck by hard running and aggressive play. Mack notes Cobb's constant hustle forces infield errors and misplays, producing hits and putting himself on base, with critics underestimating his drive and talent.
City Clerk Showalter certifies an abstract of Cheyenne Wyoming council minutes for July 31 1916. The panel notes regular session 1 30 pm with quorum. Clerk instructed to file a claim against fire insurance for viaduct damage. Adjournment set for August 3 1916 at 9 30 am.
Yesterday's games featured the New York and Pittsburgh contests with pitchers Mamous and Schmidt for New York, and Wingo and Proffer for Brooklyn. In Boston Rostom and Ames led a 6-5 win, while Chicago beat Philadelphia in twelve innings with Prendergast and Wilson on the mound. American League saw Chicago and Philadelphia stalemate, Detroit hosting Cleveland with Foster and Thomas, and Gallia pairing with ONeill for Cleveland. Western League and other clubs listed with various batteries and lineups.
Cleveland’s hopes in the American League took a hit after Tris Speaker sprained his ankle while making a catch. Doctors expect Speaker to miss about ten days before rejoining the lineup.
In Cleveland Ohio on Labor Day promoters set aside 16 000 for the Kilbane Chaney featherweight bout. Matt Hinkle will receive a list of five referees from Kilbane's manager Jimmie Dunn for submission to Chaney's manager Harry Bietzer who will select the third man in the ring.
The National Western Stock Show in Denver targets January 20 to 27, 1917 with over 25000 in premiums. The dairy section becomes a special feature under the State Dairymen's Association. Stock men with fine cattle urged to prepare for the annual exhibition as it grows into a major western event attracting exhibitors nationwide. Copies of the classifications and premium list available from Western Brook Show Association, Stock Yard Station, Denver, Colorado.
Aug 2 lorke Martin aged 19 son of Mr and Mrs Charles W Martin 145 North Washington Street Casper died yesterday afternoon after lingering illness He was a member of the 5 marine corps served on the cruiser Denver and saw foreign service He leaves father mother and brothers Alva River ton Lewis Char is Fred Eugene and Son of Casper The article notes a price for clean cotton at Leader office
William J. Fradley a former Cleveland Americans star and Brooklyn Federals manager filed suit in New York Supreme Court seeking 7500 dollars said to be due as his 1916 salary under a 3 year contract signed February 1914. Claude Cooper also filed suit for his 1916 salary after leaving New York Nationals for the Federals. Bradley played for the Kansas City Federal League club last season.
A frontier era poem praising Wyoming's men and especially the Wyoming girl. It contrasts the strength of Wyoming men with the beauty and grace of Wyoming women, concluding that the best gifts were given to the boundless West in the Wyoming girl.
Baptist Wil ing Workers will meet at the home of Mrs. B. E. Johnston instead of the church parlors. Presbyterian Aid Society hosts Mrs. L. H. Bump and Mrs. James Niswander in church parlors Friday afternoon. King's Daughters Lawn Party hosted by Miss Ruth Chaplin and Miss Florence Bradley at the Chaplin home last night with Congregational church members as guests. Lawn lit by many lanterns. games, stunts, and charity refreshments concluded the evening.
Kansas City, Missouri announces its first Roundup staged by Col J A Bartles of Dewey Oklahoma. The event runs September 1 to 4 at the old Federal League park with a $9240 prize list including 2000 purses for steer roping and bronco busting and top prizes across trick riding, wild horse racing, and other showcases. Contestants from across the country are expected for the largest cash awards yet offered.
Susan Myrick of Milledgeville Ga. is described as a human thoroughbred and is identified as the first. The brief item notes Savannah Georgia dateline August 2.
Robert Edeson at the Lyric today features the stage hit Under Cover from Cort theatre New York chosen by Famous Players for the first Hazel Dawe Owen Moore co stars in its Paramountscreen version at the Lyric. The drama by Rol Cooper Megrue centers on United States customs offering strong action and a modern melodrama appeal.
United States activist Miss Myrick, a graduate of Battl Creek Normal School of Physical Education, Hastings Nebraska, directs school physical training and will oversee high school girls program. New York musical organization joins Alpine combination for upcoming Cheyenne bill and weekend attendance drive as pictures change nightly.
Not onoral. All Laramie county certificates of indebtedness issued May 1 1816 to May 31 1916 registered at the county treasurer’s office will be paid on August 8 1916 or as soon thereafter as presented at the treasurer’s office. Also notices of initiation and refreshments tonight and a schedule for the Atlas today. The afterpiece The Book Agent features Chas Myers and Leonidas King with Miss Diaine Lancaster in supporting roles and songs and dances.
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