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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1920
Page
5
Wanted exchange offer listed for late model Mitchell 6 cyl Chummy in excellent condition as part payment on a good rooming house or house and lot in north or east city. Address Box 93 care Leader. Also want second hand Ford touring or roadster body 418 WW 19th phone 1125-J call Sunday morning.
Laramie secretary Donald Ashton of the Council of Industry returns from a brief visit to Laramie. Hobbs Huckfeldt & Winkbinder offer a large line of baby carriages and sukiis. Cheyenne students prepare to depart for schools in other states, including the University of Wyoming. Real estate man J. Patrick advertises services at 1821 Carey Ave. Robert H. Burns of Laramie visits Cheyenne. Taxi service and tours listed at 206 W. 16th. Dumphys Express phone 1086. 1920 precipitation remains above 1919, with a slight margin. Slippery roads expected to deter Cheyenne trips to northern Colorado. Mrs. William Toole visits from Dixon. Painting offered by Geo. Cook at 226 Hynds Bldg. Diamond ranch managers Paul C. Raborg and Dewey Davis in Cheyenne. Warren Delano and Charles W. Ames of New York, Diamond ranch investors, are here on business. Damp weather did not deter motorists using Lincoln and Yellowstone highways. POPS STORE advertised between Snyder and Dillon on Twenty-eighth Street.
Washington August 20 estimates of state populations released by Census Director Rogers list figures for all states. Notable values include New York 10,740,895 and California 3,164,602 with many others across Maine to Wyoming and District of Columbia omitted.
Cleveland August 20 Carl Mays contemplates retirement after his accidental beaning of Ray Chapman. Critics say his history of dangerous pitches, including towards spectators and other players, has stained his career and may force him from baseball unless he quits voluntarily.
National League action shows Philadelphia and Pittsburgh a 12 inning tie with multiple battery lines. New York defeated Chicago 11 to 0 in ten innings. St Louis beat Boston and Cleveland beat Brooklyn. games postponed for Chapman funeral and rain delays affect Cleveland Boston and St Louis Washington schedules.
Gus Is financing the U S Olympic Team as American Olympians face a $25 000 shortfall to cover expenses. Kirby, head of the committee, is abroad and Gus has secured a schoolhouse near Antwerp turned into dormitories for the athletes in Belgium.
W. Baker Babe Borton urges a competent court to hear his recent bribery charges in the Pacific Coast league. If league officials or players do not act within nine days, his attorney Griffith Jones said Borton will pursue the court airing.
Chief O Bender former Philadelphia American star and New Haven manager hurled a no hit no run game against Bridgeport. Only twenty seven men faced him in nine innings with one baserunner outs stealing as New Haven won 3 0 securing victory.
A humorous note from Los Angeles reports "Bull" Montana the ex wrestler turned actor has insured his hack like Kitty Gordon who insured her horse and Willie Hoppe who guarantees his hands against any cuts and bruises by insuring his ears.
At Antwerp on August 20 the final track and field tallies show the United States with 170 points leading a field that includes Mug land 62, Finland 58, Sweden 50, France 20, South Africa 16, Italy 14, Canada 10, Denmark 7, New Zealand 5, Norway 3, Belgium 41, Czecho Slovakia 8, Holland 2, Greece 8.
In Cincinnati on August 20 Otto Theege of the Umpires' association shed five pounds after a 2 hour 45 minute game that produced thirty three runs, leaving players and fans glad the day ended.
Los Angeles reports on August 20 noting chatter about Ad Wolgast’s rumored return after recovery and renewed vigor following a controversial goat gland cure, with observers debating its impact on his boxing career.
Columbus August 20 The Columbus Boxing Association turned over one thousand dollars to the city. The transfer supports local athletic programs and community initiatives.
All Woodmen invited to a picnic at Natural Fort on Sunday August 22. Auto trucks depart Fraternal Hall at 8 o clock. Round trip fare one dollar. Phoenix Camp will provide the eats. Bring families and sweethearts. Committed
The Young Men's Literary Club gathered for a spirited meeting last night with members engaging in readings discussions and socializing.
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