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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1912
Page
16
Miss Golda Secrest, 18, saw boxing star Rosolino Randazzo known as Kid Rose forced to cancel a bout due to a weak heart. She proposed, and Justice C. J. Welch officiated a wedding that same day with a promised free car ride for the couple.
In Moorcroft Wyoming on January 29 a town athletic carnival drew many residents from Upton and Moorcroft. The program began with a fast wrestling match between Jones of Upton and Stewart of Moorcroft, followed by a preliminary boxing bout between Jolled of Upton and Haller of Moorcroft, and the main event featuring Vandermark and Black of Moorcroft as principals in the state leader contest.
Abe Attell the United States featherweight champion testified to the state boxing commission that he was doped by Tom O Rourke and a man posing as the club physician at the National Sporting Club. He said cocaine was injected into his wrists and his mind went blank, explaining his poor showing against Nehtweight in the ten round bout. The commission will hear O Rourke and consider further action after Attell’s statement.
Tom O Rourke manager for Al Paleer seeks state boxing committee action to bar Fireman Jim Flynn from New York if Flynn refuses to fight Paleer at the National Club on February 15. Johnson, matched to meet Flynn, declines a permit for Flynn to fight Paleer in New York.
Carnegie demands 24 70 in witness fees, citing information extracted by the Blanley committee. He argues the 28 70 total is a dead loss and urges government action.
Philadelphia January 23 Australia invites late Cartmell and Fred Ramsadell former University of Pennsylvania stars to race in Australia’s major professional sprint championships. Cartmell world champion after beating English rival A L Peatle Ramsdell intercollegiate AA A champion. Cartmell planned to quit racing last year but heads to Bowtherner now coaching at University of North Carolina.
A Columbus club official recalls a young player who balked at a league contract, citing ownership of 160 acres of land and livestock. He asked for a $10 monthly raise, prompting the adviser to urge the man to quit baseball and tend his farm, despite the club eventually receiving the signed agreement days later.
New York readers weigh the claim that shortstop is the most demanding infield position. The piece outlines needed skills from range and arm strength to signaling, fielding on bunts, covering second, and reading pitcher and catcher cues, arguing shortstop’s all around duty Makes it central to modern teams.
Detroit reads that the Horseman and Spirit of the Times will announce a major racing program for the Michigan State Fair week in September. The event carries a guaranteed $15,000 plus added money, featuring a 2, 3, and 4 year old series with purses of $10,000 $2,000 and $4,000 respectively. Leading breeding establishments are forming strong combinations as fields are expected to be the largest in stake history.
Earl Pickering, Minnesota athlete and former football star, signs to pitch for the Terre Haute Central league club in Terre Haute Indiana. He was barred from Minnesota Wisconsin game after Wisconsin charged he played professional ball in summer.
Santa Monica report says Ad Wolgast the world lightweight boxing champion pleaded guilty to reckless automobile driving and was fined 75 dollars, which he paid.
Chicago press notes pitcher Cheney has signed with the Chicago National for the 1912 season. The announcement confirms a new season agreement and continuation of the club’s pitching staff as they prepare for spring training.
St Louis reports Jack Johnson will appear February 12 at a public benefit for the widow and son of Johnny Regan the late featherweight star. Johnson will not box at the event and details are undecided. In Loveland Colorado the W O W beat the Y M C A 7 to 5 in a return indoor baseball game.
George Hughes, second baseman for the Wichita Pueblo club, was practically engaged as manager at a directors meeting. R. D. Eaton was named president, George Hradford vice president, W. O. Van Arsdale treasurer, and Frank McMullan was formally appointed secretary.
Lincoln Neb January 13 The Lincoln baseball club ends four months of financial burden as President Donald Despain will stay in control with support from Western league President Tip ONeill. Hobingland, once with Heston and Washington and last year’s Lincoln manager, will be sold to likely the International league. Despain seeks a new manager. Frankie Burns of Oakland and Jack Britton of Chicago set for ten round bout in Oakland. Monte Attell meets Johnny Griffiths in Akron in a twelve round bout January 30.
A long running kidney and liver illness is claimed cured by Dr Kilmer Swamp Root. The letter from M H McCoy of Van Wert Ohio testifies to recovery and urges others to try the remedy with notary A C Gilpin confirming the sworn statement from July 18 1909.
New York fans expect a swift welterweight clash tonight as Mike Gibbons and Jack Denning square off in a ten round bout. The winner could be matched with Wolgast once the champion is able to fight.
In Denver a French poodle tempted a deserter from Fort D. A. Russell. Harry Reo ane fled beyond the legal limit to steal the dog. He was tracked by Patrolmen Cronin and Sellers after breaking into the dog owner’s home and was taken into custody.
The U S Civil Service Commission announces an examination in February to fill an assistant custodian janitor vacancy at a $200 salary. Applicants must be 18 to 56, with no age limit for honorably discharged soldiers. Apply to the secretary of the board of examiners in Cheyenne Wyoming for the application form.
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