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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1913
Page
6
The ambulance corps team set 105 points against the Twelfth Cavalry's 147 in a tense match at Fort Wrapwell. Gates were due to open at 500 points, but the cavalrymen withdrew before completion.
The Sherman Co. issue centers on an ethics uproar as readers question plating standards and audience targeting. Community members discuss the impact on local identity while officials assure ongoing production quality.
Pittsburgh defeats Brooklyn in a tight matchup. Batteries: McQuillan Simon Ricker Sick O Miller contribute to the scoring effort amid a rugged game.
Philadelphia defeats Cincinnati 3 to 2 in a 16 inning marathon. Doolin draws a bases on balls and scores on Kilifer’s two outfield hits. Laderve’s error and a late run give the Phillies the lead, Cincinnati ties, and Packard advances, with Beecher misreading a ball. Johnson and Brennan shine in a long defensive duel as trades and miscues define the tense shutout-free game.
Chicago tied the game late as Schulte hit a sixth inning homer and Boston’s Lord matched in the seventh. Boston won 6 4 in the eighth on Manns double and a Mann Myers squeeze. Maranville received a floral emblem and cups, with teammates and Boston officials praising his defense and leadership.
In Brooklyn on July 19 Pittsburgh scored three straight against Brooklyn to complete a three game sweep. Rucker was hit hard over two innings as Pittsburgh built a 6 0 lead with four visitors scoring in the fourth and two more in the eighth behind a trio of extra base hits. Brooklyn fought back with a second inning run on Wheat's double Butler fumble and Hummel single but Hummel later injured his leg and left the game. Brooklyn mounted a dying ninth inning rally with a single a double and a triple yielding two runs.
New York defeated St Louis 6 to 4 in the fifth game of the series. Marquard and Griner locked in a four inning pitchers contest before New York broke through with two runs in the fifth and two more in the sixth. St Louis rallied for three runs in the seventh but Marquard settled and kept the visitors scoreless in the last two innings. Burns and Konetchy figured in key moments for New York. Batteries Griner McLean Marquard Myers.
In Chicago, Connie Mack's Philadelphia team won the second game 3 to 1 on a twelfth inning rally after J. Collings misplayed Baker's three base hit. Brown improved with ten innings, while Ed Walsh started for Chicago. The opener went to Chicago 4 to 0 as Barry's sacrifice fly produced two runs.
Detroit beat Boston 8 to 1 in the first game and lost 6 to 2 in the second. Cobb starred in center with two brilliant catches that fueled double plays. Lewis collected three singles and a double and made a running catch to delight the crowd as Detroit pulled ahead in the first game.
Boston surged in the eighth inning in a ten run contest aided by Speaker, Gardner, and Lewis on a key double and sacrifice hit. Detroit tallied two in the second on Gardner, Jake, and McKee, with Beere pitching as the Detroit battery for the game.
In Cleveland New York withstood a late rally but Keating weakened in the ninth. Cleveland scored two runs after a pass to Johnston and singles by La Joie and Graney. Falkenberg allowed three hits as Cleveland won two of five in the series.
Pete Compton lined a bases loaded single in the ninth to drive in two and lift St. Louis over Washington 4 to 3. The game featured a disputed Shotton three base hit ruled out after a netted ball and a key fifth inning play on interference. Hamilton earned his sixth win for the Cardinals as Engel, Hughes and Henry opposed him with Hamilton behind Agnew.
In a long game at Omaha Sioux City beat St Joseph 14 to 5 over 15 innings while Denver lost 2 to 5 at Topeka and Lincoln defeated Wichita 5 to 4 Des Moines also won 5 to 4.
Announcement from the New York Yacht Club that conditions for a match for the America's Cup have been signed and forwarded by the Royal Ulster Yachting Club acting for Sir Thomas Lipton. The rest of the text shifts to unrelated musings about hope, airships, and parachutes with no clear news value.
The Basin Wye tennis club opens entries for its fifth annual state championship July 25 on its courts. Singles and doubles crown prizes, plus a cup for the singles winner, with $1 entry per event. Entries close July 24 via mail to Dr. B. Nell, secretary.
The Woodmen of the World of the City league were to play the Twelfth cavalry this afternoon at Fort Russell but the game is cancelled due to a shortage of eligible players at the post.
Caldwell leads American League hitters with a .421 average over 24 games, six points ahead of Joe Jackson. Cobb ranks third at .401, Speaker .980, Henricks .851, and Eddie Collins .350. Walsh and Yingling surpass Charlie McDonald in the NL. Porroy tops the Federal league at .500 in four games.
A Chicago report mentions Solomon and other figures praising sports including golf and baseball as signs of a rising moral standard. The speaker argues the world is growing better yet more evil, noting the era’s rapid social change and a Desplaines Camp Meeting illustrating the point.
Fragmentary note references decorating and a girl choosing a husband during trousseau collection. The garbled text hints at a Sherman Company item or column discussing social customs and a girl’s role in selecting a spouse through marriage arrangements.
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