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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1916
Page
5
Mike Gibbons middleweight champion urges that his sons not become fighters but should study boxing as exercise. The article describes a boxing lesson and a slip and counter within a two‑boy sparring moment, illustrating a left lead and a left hook delivered to the stomach as a demonstration of technique.
A readably garbled report shows Con Cannon defeating Jesse T. Chapman in a pocket billiards match. The match appears linked to a Chicago event with unclear date and location details, but notes a decisive victory for Cannon over Chapman.
The fragment mentions Barney Kellly as a ski jumper mockingly praised by Irishean, claiming fame to fool Norwegians. It contrasts Barney with Allan Smith, an American worker in Japan, and notes Spaith’s jiu jitsu focus and a “breck belt” award for sport prowess. The Leader classified column hints at a payoff deadline.
In wartime New York, Swedish trainer Mannea F. Andersson arrives to study American athletics and the U S Amateur Athletic Union system for summer research. News also notes Navy academy examinations for six stellar football candidates and Army prospects, with Oliphant and Barrett among standouts and Yale class comparisons showing evolving physical traits of recruits.
The White House announces that American troops will be sent into Mexico to pursue Villa following discussions with Secretary Baker and Lansing. Congress leaders were notified and expressed approval. Plans consider reinforcing the border with additional forces, with National Guard use not yet decided.
Arthur Roth a New York cable splicer triumphed in the Bronx distance race beating 26 opponents. He trained briefly and ate a roast beef dinner the day before, with victory earned after a full day work and a late finish at the tape.
George Clark of Brooklyn and Ed Blankenship of Detroit share first place in the national championship pocket billiards tournament in Chicago. Each has four wins and one loss. Mike Petrie of Chicago and Ralph Greenleaf of Monmouth, Ill., who were top bracket foes, were defeated yesterday.
Terre Haute Ind March 10 Special Rufus Gilpert manager of the local Central league team has signed Cobb and Evers for 1916 and predicts a pennant. Paul Cobb brother of Tyros will play center field and Joe Evers brother of Johnny will handle second base.
Duluth reports that 100 Coffee of Chicago has offered Edward Delivuk and Tiwana Ager of Alexander Avery a $15,000 guarantee to wrestle Joe Strecher in Omaha or Chicago after May 1. Delivuk enjoyed today the offer would be accepted.
Edgar T. and Francis Appleby, Columbia University students, are touted by Maurice Daly to soon hold amateur billiards titles. Francis won Class 3 Utah in Brooklyn with the highest grand average and Francis led in high single run. Edgar finished second with top high average. The brothers also run track, clocking 100 yards in 10.25 seconds in their first University year.
President Wilson broaden his scope by joining the Atlantic Coast Bowling tournament opening night in Washington. Senators and congressmen will participate as he rolls the engraved fire ball, marking his first foray into bowling alongside his athletic interests in golf baseball and foot ball.
Jim Thorpe, famed athlete, plans to bat left handed this season with the Giants after a stint in Toronto. Manager McGraw supports the switch as Thorpe shows power at Marlin Texas, where he clouts the ball left handed.
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