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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1920
Page
6
The piece notes evolving methods of players like Tilden Johnston and Griffin, with Griffin’s recent win signaling a softer stroke approach. It describes Japanese stars Shimidgu and Kumagae using a hook drive due to a softer ball, and links the Davis Cup team's return from Europe to growing public interest.
The U S government enforces the federal migratory bird law over state rules. Open season begins September 16 and ends December 31 for waterfowl, from half an hour before sunrise to sunset, with penalties up to 200 dollars or ninety days in jail. Assistant U S Attorney Howell says prosecutions will start this year.
Incomplete report lists players Shupp Clemmons Barnes Douglas Snyder for Philadelphia and Harris Perkins Covaleskie Morton O'Neil for Cleveland with no other games scheduled. Names and abbreviations appear in a partial box score context from New York and St Louis.
In San Francisco the wealthy rancher Joe Aur recochea may buy the Oakland ball club prompting writers to craft a fresh Easter articulated nickname. In New Orleans the Southern league ends with fifteen or more players booked for the majors, including some under repurchase agreements.
A fragmentary verse item notes a young man from New Philadelphia seen in a peach colored suit that violates the law. The vignette hints at social norms and playful mischief without detailing consequences.
The piece notes a shift in tennis fashion from aggressive slams to softer, wall grounded play. It cites Peck Griffin of California as an example of modern softer stroking thriving in eastern tournaments, contrasting with earlier power styles championed by the Doherty brothers and Maurice McLoughlin.
Ty Cobb may skip a Pacific coast exhibition circuit if a big guaranteed fee cannot be secured. Doc Strub weighs the plan as Cobb's star power wanes with shaky legs and fading speed. Babe Ruth looms as the next sensational figure, while the public shifts to idols of the moment.
The Kid Gleason leads a resurgent White Sox lineup featuring Cicotte Faber Williams Kerr and Buck Weaver as the 1920 pennant race tightens. Cleveland’s strong pitching and Speaker Ruth Jackson spar with Chicago as Eddie Cicotte regains form and the Sox press for a title.
Benton Harbor Michigan August 26 reports claimed Jack Dempsey was seriously injured in a hospital. The champion was actually in his training camp sparring with partners in preparation for an eight week bout with Billy Miske. Deoy conducted a forty minute public workout while Miske fought through four rounds due to battered sparring partners.
Red Torkelson, pitcher and club comedian for the New Orleans Pelicans, has reconsidered his threat to quit and resumes entertaining the team and fans.
A column argues managers unfairly bar pitchers from hitting citing Babe Ruth as proof. It notes Ruth excelled as a hitter and later became a standout outfielder, despite early perceptions that pitchers cannot hit. The piece challenges old beliefs and praises Ruth’s all round skill.
A discussion on why pitchers are undervalued as hitters due to coach and peer pressure. The piece argues confidence drives batting success, notes left-handed hitters struggle against lefty pitchers, and suggests allowing pitchers to develop by proving they can hit. It critiques managers for yanking pitchers for substitutes, harming rallies and overall wins. It also mentions minor league sales to majors and a few regional notes.
Regular Elk lodge dance set for Thursday August 26 with music and social hour. Admission is one dollar per couple. Social event aims to support lodge activities. Tuesday paper notes upcoming community gathering.
Merchants announce plans to extend service with an evening meal and varied hot lunches. Aimed at increasing crowds, they promise well prepared sodas and improved lunch offerings. Watch for the official announcement.
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