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Newspaper

Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1912

Page

16

Fort Russell boxing carnival sparks fierce confidence

The Fort Russell event nears with fighters Brackston and Kelly both confident of victory. Brackston, lightweight 164 pounds, has secured eight wins and trains vigorously, while Kelly boasts past army middleweight supremacy and a sharp fighting style. The card features Danwhossek versus Lewis and Foster versus Rieland, with Frank Peters refereeing the main Brackston Kelly bout as two dozen Fort ladies and Cavalry band supporters look on.

Fort Russell Fort Tre Crackton Kelly Russell Kid McCoy Jack Johnson Jim Jefferies Brackston Danwhossek Lewis Foster Abe Attell Rieland Sth Cavalry Frank Peters Brackston-Kelly

Wolf Wins in Kenmore Billiard Match 60 to 45

In Denver on January 10, Wolff defeated Barnum 60 to 45 in the three-cushion billiard tournament at the Kenmore parlors. The match lasted seventy nine innings. Barnum had the high run of 6, Wolff a 4 run. Wolff finished with an average of 6.33.

Denver Calo Bearnum Wolff Kenmore Barnum

Eaton Team Faces Eaton All Stars In Crown Showdown

The C A C basketball squad prepares for an opening game next Tuesday night against the Eaton All Stars from Eaton Colorado. Eaton boasts players Scoffield and Hitchock with pro caliber resumes as a strong Rocky Mountain title bid looms. The Cubs plan Cuba training in 1913 under Jon Lt. President Murphy as a spring camp option.

Eaton All Star Eaton Colorado Baton All Stars Scoffield Eaton Buffalo Turners Hitchock University of IlMnois Middle West Winnlong Rocky Mountain All Stars Cuba New Orleans Jon Charlee Murphy Cubs Poncama West Side

Corbett Denounces Johnson as Liar in Heated Outburst

Boston date line reports Jim Corbett, famed former heavyweight champion, erupts after Chicago affidavits allege Jack Johnson made grave charges. Corbett taunts Johnson and vows a $1,000 challenge to prove Johnson faked with Kaufman and Ketchel, asserting Johnson cannot substantiate claims. He also dismisses any offer to arrange a fake.

Kaufman Ketchel Johnson

Stokesberry Signs with Great Falls Union League Team

Stokesberry, the fast Indian pitcher from last season, has secured a contract with Great Falls Montana’s Union League club, pennant winners in 1911. Impressed by his Sheridan appearance last fall, the manager and Stokesberry have exchanged correspondence, and friends expect him to make good with the Great Falls squad.

Stokesberry Great Falls Mont Utah Idaho Montana Sheridan

Cheyenne and Wheatland Clash In Season Opener

The Cheyenne high school team hosts Wheatland Friday January 12 in a north rivalry game for supremacy. Wheatland has already beaten Douglas and other strong squads, while Cheyenne relies on practice games and optimistic local supporters expect a tight, exciting contest.

Cheyenne High School Wheatland Boys Douglas Cheyenne

Ed Pierce To Open New York Mail Order Aids Firm

Ed Pierce, head of the Pierce Split and Cloak company of Cheyenne, will move to New York to head a large mail order house devoted to aids’ apparel with offices at 142 144 W Twenty sixth Street. The venture links with garment manufacturers and Chicago investors, as Pierce leaves Cheyenne after five years of local influence.

Pierce Pierce Split and Cloak Company New York City Sapparel Twenty-sixth Street Chicago Edward Cheyenne Daniels Fisher Industrial Club Mexico Chihuahua Billy Walker Gillette Razor Elwood Mead Australia W. T. Cooke Brazil Othera

New Cotton Mill Adopts Electrical Machinery

A historic cotton mill in the country embraces electricity for its machinery. The upgrade marks a shift to modern power, boosting production efficiency and laying groundwork for future industrial expansion. Yard and plant officials anticipate increased output and jobs.

Wife Desertion Case Settled By Comrades

Sergt Dobbins of Battery B was held in county jail for wife desertion but the case closed after comrades from his unit paid the remaining amount. The wife will accompany her father to a ranch in Montana and the couple plan to seek a divorce later.

Sergt. Dobbins Riuseell Battery B Montana

Deputy Assessors Appointed by County Assessor

County Assessor Chas. Thompson announced the appointment of deputy county assessors who will oversee the upcoming assessment work. The list includes named officials and outlines their roles in carrying out the valuation duties.

Chas. Thompson

Village Officials Appointments Across County Districts

A list of principal appointments across various county districts includes W. Crowder of Wheatland C. N. Lover Check of Meridan J. C Hansen of Campstool and Wm. Dunstan of Pine Bluff along with A. U Buckingham of Cheyenne A. W. Wagner of Ava W. C. Brisbine of Divide Fred Walker of Ft. Laramie C. F. Rugg of Chayenne and Mr. Carl of Torrington.

W. Crowder Wheatland C. N. Lover Check Meridan J. C., Hansen Campstool Wm. Dunstan Pine A. U Buckingham Cheyenne A. W. Wagner Ava W. C. Brisbine Divide Fred Walker Ft. Laramie C. F. Rugg Chaysenne Mr. Carl Torrigton

Wyoming farming land yields rich returns

A. W. Ausperger of Laramie secretary of Overland Cereals visited from Chicago. He touted Wyoming land profits noting 160 acres sold from Blackburn ranch for 9600 dollars with 145 acres cultivated by the buyer yielding over 6000 dollars that fall.

Wyoming A. W. Ausperger Laramie Overland Cereals Company Chicago Ausperger Blackburn

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