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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1910
Page
8
California Governor Gillette travels through Cheyenne on the way home from the east and refutes a Washington report that the Jeffries Johnson bout would be fixed. He insists he would not betray boxing and would quit the ring if the outcome were arranged.
Note reports a red checked cap missing last night at Hewart. Bill's Shop located at 208 W. 17th St. The owner requests information on any sighting or recovery.
Chicago. Frank Gotch, champion wrestler, announces retirement after defeating Zbyszko. At 34, he plans a long rest, farewell to the sport, and a life beyond wrestling amid talk of rivals and future plans in Europe and beyond.
Edmund Veil Picard, famed French racing figure, announced retirement from his renowned stud. He blamed the sport’s Americanization, saying selective breeding and new race colors have diluted traditional French racing prestige.
The article reports widespread distrust in French horse racing, alleging race fixing and improper conduct. It blames state interference for hampering owner discipline of jockeys and claims it is nearly impossible to maintain honesty in the sport.
Rain and wet grounds postpone several games including Philadelphia at home and Heston versus Loulé. Kansas City and Milwaukee also shown in schedules with Eleventh Inning notes. Western League standings feature Des Moines St. Joseph's Wichita and Omaha listings amid rough weather. Notices promote tailoring and a cottage for sale by Oliver and Nimeta on Carey Avenue and West 10th Street.
Old timer Harry Lumley, once a Brooklyn Nationals outfielder and teammate of Tim Jordan, has been released after a veteran career slowed by a broken leg. Jordan moved to the minors, Lumley may pursue a minor league managing job as the family faces changes and hopeful prospects for better fortune.
The Indians overwhelmed the Artillery 15 to 4 in a cold afternoon game. Hendrix went 5-for-5 for the Indians while Galeno issued five walks in six plate appearances. Both squads committed many errors as the slugfest unfolded with strong hitting from the Indians and late pitching changes for Artillery.
Fans get a taste of extreme speed as both teams show tested ability under tough conditions. Rusty demonstrates his off side whip and confidence in handling the fast Denver band with a well balanced lineup backing him. Tickets are available at Boyd's cigar store on Carey avenue to skip the ground ticket line.
Miss Mayer an actress performing at East St. Louis swam fifteen miles in one hour forty six minutes, jumping from a rowboat near Chain of Rocks opposite the Eads Bridge. George Hall of the Missouri Athletic Club paced her until five miles out, with Mayer continuing solo to the finish.
W. W. Jenkins, a young railroad foreman, is at the county hospital in Greeley Colo unable to speak yet mentally sharp as doctors attempt to diagnose a creeping paralysis that rapidly robs him of movement. He first arrived at a physician’s office appearing drugged and later indicated he was ill and sought care, but could not reveal his work site or location.
In Greeley Colorado on June 8 Mrs Martha Pittock and her daughter Goldie Pitcock aged about 20 wed within minutes of each other. The mothers husband to W F King who is a year younger and Goldies to Harry Le Ogden aged 21. Judges Bradfield officiated as the four secured licenses and the brides and grooms acted as witnesses for each other. The Pitcock mother had lost a husband last fall and three children died the year prior.
Douglas Wyoming June 3 Fred Curtis a prominent ranchman of the Beaver district after several days in the county jail here has been turned over to his brother Frank Curtis and taken into the country. It is hoped he will recover from a hallucination that he is the Messiah and can exercise diving power.
A brief item noting bicycle and motorcycle repairing as a specialty located at 423 West 17th Street with no additional context or events provided.
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