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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1912
Page
8
City report recalls Golda Secrest 18 proposes to journalist Rosolino Randazzo known as Kid Rose after learning he canceled a fight for a weak heart. Justice Welch marries them and grants a free automobile ride to mark the occasion.
Moorcroft Wyoming hosted an athletic carnival with strong turnout from Upton and Moorcroft. The event opened with a wrestling match between Jones of Upton and Stewart of Moorcroft followed by a boxing prelim between Jolled of Upton and Haller of Moorcroft and a main bout featuring Vandermark and Black of Moorcroft as principal supporters for the State Leader.
Abe Attell testified before the state boxing commission that he was doped during a ten round loss at the National Sporting Club. He said Tom O Rourke and a club doctor injected cocaine into his wrists, leaving his mind blank and contributing to the defeat by Ned Newman. The commission planned to question O Rourke as part of its investigation.
May Bar Jim New York reports manager Tom O Rourke of Al Paleer will appeal to the state boxing commission to bar Fireman Jim Flynn from the state if Flynn dodges a February 15 bout with Paleer at the National club. Johnson, slated to face Flynn, declines a permit for Flynn to fight Paleer in New York.
A misquoted claim notes Carnegie will collect 24.70 in witness fees, while the Blanley committee reportedly extracted more information. The text suggests the government may deem 28.70 a dead loss.
Philadelphia reports Australia may host the world's top professional sprinters. Late Cartmell and Fred Ramsdell former Penn stars received invitations to race in major events there. Cartmell, world champion after beating English rival A. L. Peatle, plans to continue racing, while Ramsdell, intercollegiate AAU champion, now coaches at the University of North Carolina.
The Columbus club reports a young player balking at a contract, saying farm duties and wealth from 160 acres and livestock make a meager salary unacceptable. Secretary Hobby Quinn replies bluntly to quit baseball, urging prudence for a farmer’s bright future.
New York readers debate the hardest infield position, arguing shortstop challenges on speed, range, arm strength, and situational play. The piece cites Barney Dreyfuss and notes modern demands, including fielding, pivots, signals, and doubles. Also mentions New York policemen learning catch-as-catch-can methods to subdue crooks.
The Horseman and Spirit of the Times announce a major racing program for the Michigan State Fair week starting September 16. The centerpiece is the richest event of the year except the Kentucky Derby with 15000 guaranteed plus added money, featuring a 2-year-old trot for 4000, a 3-year-old pace for 2000, and a 4-year-old trot for 10000 with a cup.
Earl Pickering, Minnesota athlete and former football star, signs to pitch for Terre Haute Central league club in Terre Haute Indiana. He was barred from Minnesota Wisconsin game after Wisconsin alleged he played professional ball last summer.
Ad Wolgast world lightweight champion pleaded guilty to reckless automobile driving in Santa Monica California and was fined 75 dollars He paid it promptly.
Chicago on January 23 reports pitcher Cheney has signed for the Chicago Nationals for the 1912 season, securing a spot on the pitching staff.
George Hughes, second baseman for the Wichita Pueblo club for three years, was nearly appointed manager at a directors meeting. R D Eaton was named president, George Hradford vice president, and W O Van Arsdale treasurer. Frank McMullan was formally appointed secretary.
Lincoln Neb January 13 The financial burden on the Lincoln baseball club is lifted as President Donald Despain will remain in control with Tip O Neill of the Western league backing the move. Hobingland formerly with He ston and Washington and last year Lincoln manager will be sold into the International league. Despain seeks a new manager while Burns of Oakland and Britton of Chicago are noted as possible opponents in upcoming bouts.
This reader reports long running kidney and liver trouble with poor health improving after using Dr. Kilmer’s Swamp Root. The testimonial notes relief, claims it cured the condition, and urges others to write for a sample bottle and informational booklet.
En will fight at 199 pounds ring side and the winner will likely be matched with Wolgast as soon as the champion is able to fight. New York followers of the boxing game are looking forward to a fast flight tonight when Mike Gibbons and Jack Denning clash in a ten round bout. Clarke Griffith has challenged Jimmy Callahan to a pitchers battle when Washington and the Sox meet next summer. Connie Mack signs teens as Boston Hed Sox add Joe Ferrarri from Lawrence and Charlie Schmidt shifts to Providence. Infielder Weaver, acquired from San Francisco, hit .282 in 182 games with 90 runs and 190 hits, plus 30 stolen bases.
A French poodle sparked a guardhouse incident at Fort D. A. Russell as deserter Harry Reo ane tried to steal the pet. The would be thief Kercoran was caught by the dog's mistress and police, with Patrolmen Cronin and Sellers taking him into custody.
The U S Civil Service Commission announces an examination in Cheyenne Wyoming on February 20 to fill an assistant custodian janitor vacancy with a salary of $200 per year. Applicants aged 18 to 56 accepted, with no age limit for honorably discharged soldiers. Apply now to the secretary of the board of examiners in Cheyenne for the application form.
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