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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1912
Page
8
The Jolly Stars five man pocket billiards team defeated Fort Russell 226 to 208 at the Jolly pool hall. The high run was by Farrell with fifteen balls.
The Tigers began preliminary spring training in Monroe Louisiana amid a meningitis scare and are prepared to depart on short notice if town quarantine is imposed. Recruits report including Tex Westerill who broke his kneecap last year but remains fast.
San Antonio, Feb 28. Gerry Herrmann says no game will be played between the Athletic Yannigans and the New York Giant youngsters. The Mackmen, Pullman to Marion, and Maggert, an outfielder, survive managerial cuts. Today's workout featured hitting, running, and a three inning game with Tal Chase displaying power by sending a ball over the boundary.
A historical list of ten baseball cautions for players and umpires. It mocks poor conduct and reminds readers to avoid disrespecting officials, taunting rivals, and sloppy baserunning while citing figures like Ty Cobb Wagner and Baker and Keeler as context.
The notice mentions 160 acre relinquishment near Dover and a location at 2622 Clarkson St Denver Colorado. It notes costs for improvements and hints perseverance over popularity will decide the Leader's circulation campaign winners.
Abe Attell former featherweight champion moved into training quarters in San Francisco on February 28 to prep for a March 9 bout with Harlem Tommy Murphy. A shoulder strain forces cautious workouts while Murphy also trains with non boxing exercises. Attell reportedly wagered $1500 on the outcome after selling his interest in a moving pictures venture.
In Marlin Texas on February 28 Rube Evans the Giants left handed recruit from Dallas wowed Manager McGraw and Coach Robby by unveiling a new curve dubbed the dry spitter. The pitch is delivered like a spitball without moisture, with two fingers dragged off to create a peculiar wobble and outward upward jump that confounds batters.
Ten players travel from Philadelphia to West Baden Ind for spring training on the way to Hot Springs Ark Fourteen players already there and the full squad should reach the training grounds Monday.
The article notes Coach Stagg wired yesterday his acceptance of November 2 as the date for a game to be played in Madleon, signaling a scheduled contest and official confirmation.
Rocky Mountain middleweight champion Jack Carson returns from Dallas after a fifteen round draw with Rube Smith and is open to meet any middleweight in the West. Frank Kiaue and Jack Dillon set a twenty round bout in San Francisco next month. Jimmy Coffroth targets Abe Attell for a March 9 Murphy Attell card at his club. Abe Tobin trains hard for a ten round bout with Earl Pureyear in Longmont Colorado next Monday night.
Horace Greeley would approve as outlaw leagues face possible early end. Bobby Wallace predicts the Browns will spur the American League rivals. Kissane, an umpire chosen by ONeill, hails from Omaha. Eddie Hahn signs to play for Des Moines. Topeka sells Pitcher Luddin to Wheeling. Jimmy Hamilton becomes a free agent with St. Joseph. Art Fenlon to coach Creighton Iowa and later join an Omaha semi pro squad.
The Three-I league magnates met at the Palmer house to set a schedule and settle the eighth franchise dispute between Rock Island and Decatur. By afternoon executive session Decatur claimed the disputed slot after Rock Island’s contract lapsed. The league will open May 3.
A Broadside on phone civility urges calm tones and polite greetings to save time. The ad argues that strangers should avoid shouting and temper over the line, noting large firms train staff to use courteous, concise language. The telephone is a vital time saving invention and civil conduct speeds business.
A new farming venture in California cultivates seaweed for animal feed. Last year the crop sent to China reached about 100000 dollars in value, used to feed oxen sheep and pigs.
Fort Russell notes cover a Tuesday Eleventh Infantry Band concert at Post Gymnasium with a varied program. Other items include a Cheyenne Street Railway fuse outage, a close bowling match at Artillery Exchange, discharge orders for four soldiers due to disability, and a humorous old soldier exchange. Also mentions a long Philippines battlefield march and a quip about Leader circulation prizes.
Two veteran Philippine campaigners at Fort D. A. Russell Wyoming recall the 1899 trek from Arayat to Aparri. The recruit listens as they name LiL butad Cabiao and the stop at San.
A poetic piece titled Queen of my heart expresses devotion to a beloved figure as sovereign of the speaker’s world. The verses invoke heavenly imagery and longing, ending with a prompt to subscribe for the State Leader.
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