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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1912
Page
13
An advertisement claims a health belt and vitality treatment can restore strength and youthful vigor. It asserts enhanced courage, appeal to others, and lasting energy for men of any age, though it uses sensational promises and broad health claims.
Radical changes in Pocket Billiards rules will be tested this week in Philadelphia. Alfred DeCro, the present champion, and other leading players will participate to create a continuous contest rather than a series of individual games.
Walsh the Chicago spitballer leads the American League with 49 shutouts over eleven years. The White Sox posted 210 zeros to opponents in 1910 and 1911, a league lead aided by George Sutton. Willie Hoppe lost a billiards title in New York to Sutton, 600 to 74, in a balk line event at the Astor hotel parlors.
The sporting world debates why a July Johnson vs Flynn fight is staged with $41,000 promised to Johnson. Critics question promoter motives and racial tensions while noting Flynn’s recent sharp form and a November 2, 2007 bout where Johnson stopped him in the 12th round.
Lieutenant Camp of the 9th Cavalry is chosen to represent Fort Russell at the National Rifle Meet at Winthrop Maryland. He will compete for a place on the U S rifle teams to events in Buenos Aires Tyres and Stockholm. The Army Navy Marine Corps and National Guard will provide leading marksmen for the trials.
Frank Kiang of Pittsburgh defeats Jack Dillon of Indianapolis after twenty hard rounds of boxing at Coffroth’s Daly City Arena in Bun Wranetsee California on March 28. The bout ends with Best securing victory in a crowded venue.
Laramie High School defeated Cheyenne High 51 to 23 in the gym at Laramie last night. A large crowd welcomed the Cheyenne delegation. about fifty Cheyenne supporters accompanied them.
In Cleveland on March 24 the union and operators face possible coal mine shutdowns. About 450000 union miners may quit if wage agreements do not hold past April 1, with talks resuming in western Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana and Illinois to avert suspensions. The UMWA policy committee and executive board meet to craft recommendations.
Rube Peters, a standout in the minors, is viewed as a key pitching addition for the Sox. The piece notes prospects facing releases as veterans vie for spots, while references to historical catcher gear and a hint of shifts in the roster.
Boxing history and current title holder details. Mentions Bowen Lavigne Gans Nelson Wolgast and Jack Johnson. Choynski KOed Johnson in 1901. Abe Attell’s long career and fortune referenced. Moran and Kilbane linked to Attell. Stewart defeats Morris in a short bout affecting the White Hope issue.
Advice urges quick removal of grip to prevent pleurisy or pneumonia and promotes Vinci cod liver and iron as restoring strength. Mrs W KR Williams of West Pittston Pa reports recovery after use and endorses the product. chemist A B Roedel of CheyenneWha backs a money back guarantee.
Readers are urged to note the Leader's prize contest and prize values. Mentions questions on entries and a shoe price promotion at Kopald's with a $4.00 shoe selling for 2.50.
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