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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1920
Page
12
A short gaming note discusses baseball etiquette and Babe Ruth at the plate. It notes pitchers sometimes give him a pass when Ruth comes to bat and reflects on ownership attitudes toward the game.
In Antwerp on August 23, multiple Olympic records fell as Americans dominated. Frances Schroth from San Francisco Irene Guest of Philadelphia and Ethel Bleibhtrey of the Women's Swimming Association won 100 metres freestyle heats setting fresh Olympic marks. Duke Kahonmogu matched his Sunday record with 100 metres freestyle in 1 minute 12.6 seconds. Kealeha of Honolulu challenged the Olympic standard in the same event. Eight Olympic records have been broken by Americans in two days with one world mark surpassed and two Olympic records equalled.
ANTWERP August 28 An American resident Hannes Kolehmainen won the Olympic marathon on Sunday but Finland receives credit for the victory under nationality rules. He finished in 2 hours 32 minutes 35.45 seconds though eight years ago he was a member of the Finnish Olympic team. American runners did not figure in the top marathon point takers.
Final official figures show Loveland of Norway leading with 6804.855 points, followed by Hamilton of the United States at 6770.86, Ohlsson of Sweden with 6579.305, Halmer of Sweden at 6533.15, Nilsson of Sweden with 6434.53, and Wickholm of Finland at 6408.465.
Eddie Fitzsimmons of New York was chosen by Tex Rickard to challenge Benny Leonard for the world lightweight title in a fifteen round bout at Madison Square Garden on September 17. Leonard had agreed last week and was guaranteed $60,000 for the appearance.
Reported after a game between Philadelphia and St Louis and a second game in New York the crowd erupted with pop bottle throwing at the Polo Grounds during the Phillies' visit. Giants fans blamed by Reds backers for creating the disturbance while backing their team.
Colorful season energy fades after Cleveland shortstop Ray Chapman dies from a field injury at the Polo Grounds. The Indians, led by Tris Speaker, face a crushing blow as the pennant battle shifts from fervent chase to question of rallying or fading to the finish.
New York Yankees pitcher Carl Mays defeated the Detroit Tigers 10 to 0 in his first appearance since the Ray Chapman tragedy. Mays allowed ten scattered hits, did not strike out a Detroit batter, and was cheered by crowds as he warned batters to watch out during his curves.
The English golfers Edward Ray and Harry Vardon entertained crowds with quiet skill and a smoking briar as Ray captured the national open championship at Toledo. He edged a classy field, steady and unfazed, finally lifting the silver trophy as images show him with pipe in mouth until the win is sealed.
The writer muses on how a pipe could influence Ray's golfing success and suggests a morning round to compare his form with and without the pipe. The piece hints at a potential personal factor behind performance.
A concise note on passes for Bambino and gate passes, suggesting not to fret or irritate the boss as the passes are issued or checked at the gate. The text implies handling passes with calmness to avoid trouble.
America's three planes and crews depart for Etamps near Paris for the Gordon Bennett international race set September 27 to October 8. Entries include Curtiss Aeroplane & Motor, Dayton-Wright, and the U S Army Air Service Experimental Engineering division at McCook Field. The event awards 10000 francs, the Bennett cup, and multiple prizes as pilots push to exceed 200 miles per hour.
Harry Vardon announced during a Cleveland visit that his next trip to America would be as a guest rather than as a competitor. He indicated this would mark his retirement from professional golf in the United States.
In Benton Harbor Michigan on August 23 Jack Dempsey and Billy Miske sparred with partners. Dempsey faced Panama Joe Gans and Bil Tate in six rounds while Miske worked two rounds with Jack Heinen and Jimmy Delaney and one with Billy Burke. Heinen was floored three times and Reddy wired for two more partners in Chicago.
The stadium events at Antwerp close with the United States far ahead in unofficial points. Final standings list America 210, Finland 105, Sweden 95, England 92, France 35, Italy 28, and others.
In a rough contest on Sunday, Laramie Midwest defeated the Cheyenne Elks 49 to 10. Doty, a new Erie recruit, fielded but struggled with base running, while Johnny Galena, now at Rock River, starred at center for Cheyenne. Efforts seek a rematch in Cheyenne.
World Champion Reds reportedly adopt 1919 style of play with Moran urging players to give their best each day regardless of league position.
Wheat prices ranged with No 2 red at 2.45 and No 2 hard at 2.44. Corn No 2 mixed 1.57 and No 2 yellow 1.68. Oats No 2 white 69 71c and No 3 white 66 69c. Rye No 2 1.98 2.01 and Barley 1.05 1.13. Timothy seed 8 11, Clover seed 27 30, Pork nominal, Lard 18.32, Ribs 14.25 15.25.
Minneapolis report notes Flosir unchanged and Bran priced at 42 dollars.
Wheat prices across grades range from 2.40 to 2.42 dollars per bushel with No 1 and No 2 hard noted. Corn prices show No 2 white at 1.41 and No 2 yellow at 1.49 dollars. Oats list No 2 white at 67 cents and No 3 white at 66 cents.
New York on Aug 23 reports heavy mercantile paper exchange with sterling at 8.58 and cables 3.58 percent. Francs demand 7.01 cables 7.08. Belgian francs 7.58 or 7.65. Guilders 382.38 or 32.50 via cables. Lire 4.61 or 4.68. Marks 1.91 or 1.92. Montreal exchange at 11 15 16 percent discount. Time loans steady with 60 days 9, 90 days 9, six months 9. Gold money firm with a ruling rate of 7 and closing bid 6. Last loan 7.
Denver apg 238. Good tone in fruit market Monday with limited supplies and strong demand. Cantaloupes heavy with prices down 26 cents. pears plentiful but weak at 2 to 8 dollars per basket. Tomatoes scarce and moving. butter and poultry markets firm with limited supplies.
Police received a report of a prowler near Ray K. Olds at 317 Thirty third Street at 8 30 PM. A half hour search found no trace of the suspect after a swift response by officers.
C Pross and Hillis Brett were tried Monday in police court for carrying concealed weapons. Each man was fined 50 dollars after being arrested at 12:45 AM near 805 West Lincoln highway for prowling a store and pushing on window glass. One carried a blackjack and the other a hatchet hidden in his trousers.
Vienna reports Romania has joined the Czecho Slavic pact in full. At a Bucharest dinner Dr Edward Benes Czech slvak foreign minister said the agreement aims to secure peace and order in central Europe and called the Danube federation “pure nonsense.”
In Mendoza a political riot left one dead and four wounded over a dispute about the governor title held by Paez. The clash arose amid tensions surrounding the governorship in the province.
Brigadier General Babbitt former chief of staff at Camp Dodge received word from the War Department that he has been appointed departmental commander of the forces in the Panama Canal Zone in Washington.
Marion Ohio August 23 Senator Harding plans talks with prominent national figures including Charles Evans Hughes former Republican presidential nominee in 1916. Hughes will meet Harding Tuesday to discuss the league of nations and related issues.
The article lists campaign activities and discussions involving Senator Harding. It notes meetings with Henry Davidson of the Red Cross, J. P. Morgan partner, former Senator George Sutherland, and Fred D. Underwood of the Erie railway to discuss transportation issues. Events include a Gallion Ohio picnic for Erie employees, a speech to Indianapolis delegates, and a front porch delegation reception with theatrical figures. Willis Cook, South Dakota national committeeman, is noted among Harding’s conference participants.
A small group of women demonstrated outside the British Consulate on Whitehall Street to protest the imprisonment of Cork lord mayor Lawrence MacSweeney. He was convicted of sedition after a Cork court martial earlier this month.
Secretary of State Frank G. Jordan announced that presidential electors aligned with the farmer-labor and other third parties cannot appear on the California November ballot under their party labels. Former labor electors will be listed as independent.
P Germain, chairman of the Inverness tournament committee, states clubmates will announce plans for an international team match to be played in 1921. The comment signals a forthcoming event involving multiple nations and a formal contest.
Bill Johnston, the national tennis champion, has been defeated at Newport three times by Tchiya Kumagae, Bill Tilden, and Peck Griffin. Scouts scour Army Chicago as Cosy Dole picks off first-rate pitchers from Army diamonds and uncovers Joe YacRe and Glenn Walker. England reports nearly 40,000 flights in the first year of civil flying with only one fatal accident.
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