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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1910
Page
8
History notes a large turnout at Frontier Park for Cheyenne day racing with strong betting and anticipated peak crowds. Officers from Fort D A Russell and local riders compete in an Officers Race while a Lakeside Colorado meeting follows.
A fragmented OCR passage lists horses and numbers including Sikth race details with Piva, one-half tumbles, six year olds, mares and several horse names such as Hiakra Cavalena Hantronia Valencia Silver Leaf with numeric values 112 114 106 108 101 tied to each. The text appears to be part of a race card or catalog of entrants and measurements rather than a full narrative.
Raton, N M August 4 The Cheyenne Indians defeat Raton 2 to 1 in a muddy game. Rusty pitched well for the visitors while Hassler finished for Cheyenne Keller batted for a while and Kitler started for Cheyenne. The two teams play again tomorrow as Raton builds a stronger squad for Southwest tournaments.
Salt Lake City reported A J Clarke of Australia shattered the nine year old unpaced mile record, finishing in 1 52 earning a 1 2 5 second improvement on W E Samuelson’s mark. Clarke also lowered his two mile handicap world record from 3 40 to 2 33 1 3.
A few choice east side lots remain available for purchase. G. S. Oliver invites inquiries by phone at 574.
Miss Hazel Wilson sues the local American Association Club for 20000 dollars claiming a foul ball struck her face during a game and the grandstand was inadequately screened. The suit names Fine Wall Paper at Sherman Co. as part of the details.
Miles McLeod, a Missouri farmer's son living near Denver, says he can beat Jack Johnson for the world heavyweight championship. Jim Corbett has picked him as a potential challenger and offered grooming time, while McLeod bets he can endure any punishment and rise as champion.
In New York on August 3, Sam Walach, the Cross brothers’ manager, twice pulled a fallen sibling from the ring. Dave Cross was halted in the second round after rough treatment by Danny Whalen. Phil Cross faded after Tony Bender scored four knockdowns. Sam revived him post bout.
New York Aug 8 In the Davis Cup intercontinental select match at Bay Ridge C M Baldr defeated Mugrige K McLoughlin the California expert and America’s last representative in the international rounds The New York star played a steady match with few errors and capitalized on his strokes despite hot humid conditions that taxed both players McLoughlin was the favorites but Baldr’s victory marked a strong upset in the tourney
Baseball scores and notes from several games with lineups and pitchers. Including Pittsburgh Philadelphia doubleheader details the batteries for each game and the Cincinnati Boston matchup. Chicago announces the purchase of Paul Smith from Canton as a speedy new outfielder touted for baserunning speed.
Washington reports Italy loses the right to demand extradition of Porter C. Charlton after forty days fixed by the treaty expire today though an extension may be granted.
Max J. Meyer received 12 original cases of the Knox Fall Hats, the largest individual shipment ever in Cheyenne, signaling universal satisfaction with the popular headwear brand.
Rev. W. R. Wright, pastor of the Weeda Baptist Church, was arrested near Alamogordo New Mexico charged with the murder of mountaineer J. Hewson. The shooting occurred in the Sacramento forest reserve and stemmed from a long running feud. Wright is being brought to Alamogordo for further proceedings.
Hackensack New York Aug. reports the entire police force of Guitenburg except the chief has gone on strike over Sunday duty. The action leaves the town without full patrol coverage as officers protest weekend assignments.
Mayor Wypper refuses to concede a different day off and demands a routine presentation to the town council. He warns strikers that failure to report will lead to suspension and hiring of strike breakers to patrol the town.
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