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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1912
Page
6
An advertisement claims Vitality restores vigor for men of any age. It promotes a HEALTH BELT that delivers electro vitality to nerves and blood, claiming to remove back kink and restore manhood and courage. Also recommended for rheumatism and organ discomfort.
Radical changes in Pocket Billiards rules are proposed to make the game a continuous contest rather than a sequence of individual matches. The proposed changes will be tested in a Philadelphia tournament this week with Alfred DeCro, the current champion, and other leading players taking part.
Walsh the Chicago pitcher leads the league with 49 career shutouts over eleven years. In 1910 1911 the White Sox posted 210 zeros for opponents, aided by George Sutton. George Sutton beat Willie Hoppe in balk line billiards 600 to 74 at the Astor hotel parlors New York.
The piece questions the July Johnson Flynn matchup arguing it serves publicity rather than merit. It notes Johnson allegedly earns 41000 from the bout and suggests rival fighters like Laneford Janette and McVey could beat Flynn. The article recalls their 2007 meeting ending in a knockout in the twelfth round.
Lieutenant Camp of the 9th Cavalry is appointed to represent Fort Russell at the National Rifle Meet at the 0.8 Marine target range in Winthrop Maryland. He will leave after April 1 to compete for a place on the U S rifle teams for international tournaments in Buenos Aires Tyres France and the Stockholm Olympics.
In Daly City at Coffroth's Arena, Klaus defeats Jack Dillon after twenty hard rounds in a boxing match. The bout stages in California with Pittsburgh’s Frank Kiang and Indianapolis’ Jack Dillon noted among participants.
Laramie High School boys basketball beat Cheyenne 51 to 23 in the Laramie gym last night. Large cheering crowd from Cheyenne saw their team off this morning as about 300 fans gathered at the Cheyenne high school for the send off. Prof Stockwell Lieut Strever Coach Brinks and Miss Elizabeth Stine accompanied the team to Laramie with about fifty students.
The United Mine Workers of America convened in Cleveland to draft recommendations as operators and miners in Western Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana and Illinois ponder resuming talks to avert a suspension. The wage agreements expire April 1 and a decision on a nationwide miner walkout hinges on April jet. Beveridge may have to decide on guidance as to possible settlement.
Rube Peters, touted as a top recruit, brings a fade away to the Sox camp and is seen as a potential factor in the pitching staff. The era of roster churn looms as many hopefuls face release and possible return to the bush for future tryouts.
The article reviews ring history since 1893 listing Bowen Kid Lavigne Joe Gans Bat Nelson and Ad Wolgast as champions. It notes Jack Johnson's lone knockout loss to Joe Choynski in 1901 and Abe Attell’s 250 fights over 3000 rounds plus a fortune earned. It mentions Moran Kilbane Attell rematch and the Stewart Morris bout shaping the White Hope question.
Advertisement touts Vinci cod liver and iron as a remedy to prevent pleurisy and pneumonia after grip. A testimonial from Mrs W Williams of West Pittston Pa claims rapid strength return and urges others to try Vinci with a money back guarantee from A B Roedel druggist Cheyenne.
The note mentions a prize contest tied to Leader circulation with entries to watch. It includes a price query for shoes listed at 2.50 and a higher price of 4.00, attributed to Kopald's. The text is fragmented but points to promotional offers and entry incentives.
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