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Newspaper

Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1912

Page

8

Westergard to Meet Zbysko in Catch-Can Clash

Pollet wrestling champion Zbysko and Jess Westergart collide in a two fall out of three match at Howton next Monday night. Westergard boasts speed and confidence afterrecent victory over Dr Roller. Zbysko the Polish ruler, famed for strength and grip, challenges him as fans expect a hard fought bout.

Zbyszko Jess Westergart Hercules Howton Tt 1 Zbysatko Europe George Tuohey Weaterhard Fs Dr. Roller Tuohey Gotech Frank Ike Westerfard

Minor in Major League a Wonder as a Pitcher

St Louis May 1 A young right hander of the St Louis Browns from Virginia Baumgardner rose to prominence by defeating Ed Wala in a pitching duel and pitching 16 innings in a 0 0 tie with Jim Scott His home is near Huntington Virginia The Mountain States league saw him win four and lose nine before joining the Browns in spring training in Montgomery in March He weighs 176 pounds and will reach his majority in July being only 20 years old

St Louis Baumgardner St. Louis Browns Old Virginia Ed Wala Jim Scott Huntington Browne Montgomery

Governor Hadley Sanctions Moriis McCarthy Exhibition

Jefferson City May 1 Governor Hadley was assured by J H Mason prosecuting attorney of Greene county that the boxing exhibition between Carl Mortie and Luther McCarthy scheduled for Springfield Friday night will be held in strict compliance with the law. Only members of the Springfield Athletic club will attend per the governor's information.

Jefferson City Hadley J. H. Mason Cireen County Carl Mortie Luther McCarthy Springfield Fritar Nicht Springfield Athletic Club

Clairvoyant Leonard Offers Guidance For Personal Troubles

A reader notice advertises Leonard the Clairvoyant at the Lyric Rooms near Lyric Theater. It claims he can help with business, marriage, divorce, law suits, health, and influencing others. Private parlors offer confidential consultations to place you on a path to success and happiness.

Leonard Lyric Theater Bunly

Bidwell Pursues Pueblo Rockies League Franchise

In Pueblo Colorado on May 1 Ira Bidwell former Cheyenne manager and current Pueblo Indians boss plans to meet Trinidad businessmen to finance a Rocky Mountain league ball club. Trinidad must post a 2400 forfeit to finish the season. Raton already did and will join if Trinidad’s funds are solved. Kidwell’s Indians expected back in Pueblo around May 2 to start games. Bidwell aims for full city representation and a strong slate for the league.

Pueblo Colo Ira Bidwell Cheyene Indbite Pueblo Indians Trinidad Mnust Raton Kidwells Indians Rocky Mountain Manger Bidwell

Giants and Reds Dedicate New Stand in Cincinnati

May 18 at Redland Park President Taft and Gov. Tener expected as guests of honor. Cincinnati Commercial promotes the dedication while Detroit and Cleveland track attendance at openings. Detroit set a new local baseball record with 24 882 in a Tigers Naps game. Boston Nationals viewed as stronger, Brave hopes for first division. Breitenstein becomes Southern league umpire. Frank Schults explains home run technique. World Series expansion to nine games revisits 1903 plan with nine games. Pittsburgh leads three to one before a late rally by Jim Collins’ crowd.

Cincinnati Giants Reds Redland Park William H.taft John Tener Pennsylvaania Cincinnati Commercial Association Detroit Cleveland Naps Tigers Jittshire Boston Atding Pitteburg Jimmy Collins Bik Mack McGraw Will Collins Boston Nationals Lew Moren Phillies Lynch National League Carter Yale Brown University

Septuagenarian hits homer in odd boarding house team game

In Colorado City a 75 year old, Judee A. N. Rickard, homered for Mibble's boarding house team as they beat Colorado City high school 14 to 12. The aged player had previously struck out and celebrated at home plate. The club also includes a doctor, lawyer and minister. Call 695 for Eureka Vegum Cleaning. Cleans everything in the house. Stovenson Electrical Co 1791 Carey Ave.

Colorado Springs Judee A. N. Rickard Mibble Eureka Stovenson Eleetrical Co Carey Ave

United States League Opens for Business

The United States League began May 1 with eight clubs split into eastern and western sections. Eastern teams include New York, Washington, Reading, and Richmond. western teams Cleveland, Pittsburg, Cincinnati, and Chicago. Headquarters are in Reading, Pa., with William Abbott Whitman president and director. Directors also include Marshall Henderson of Pittsburg and W. L. Murphy of Cleveland. Fast minor league players have been signed and are in A-1 form for the season.

New York Washington Reading Richmond Cleveland Pittsburg Cincinnati Chicago William Abbott Whitman Marshall Henderson W. L. Murphy

Homerun by Jimmy Galvin Beats Boston for Allegheny

Baseball notes from 1877 to 1911 recite several moments: Jimmy Galvin of Allegheny hits a homer off the Boston Nationals in the eighth to produce Allegheny’s only run in May 3, 1877 era. Other entries mention players born, slugging bursts, strikeouts, and umpire omissions in early league play.

Jimmy Galvin Allegheny Pittsburg Boston Nationals Hond Boston

Baker-Manning operation postponed indefinitely

Didn't Need The Money Barker Why's that Baker His surgeon's wife has inherited a large fortune Life.

Baker—Manning Barker Baker

Reds Win Ten Inning Game From Cardinals

In an 11 inning affair the Reds defeated the Cardinals 8 to 6 as both clubs used three pitchers and posted equal hits, but costly errors by the Reds decided the outcome.

Lewis Hank O'Day Tribe of Red Men Cardinals Sallee Laudermilk Bites Wingo Fromme Benton McLean Clarke Rede Reds New York Marquard Drucke Myers Wilson Seaton Schultz Graham Hite Giants Phillies Pittsburg Cubs Richie Chicago Adams Gibson Archer Pirates Heston Brooklyn Tyler Donnely Hoge Rariden Kent Rucker Phelps Hoston Boston

Yanks Fall 3 2 After Ford Street Battery Dominates Locals

In Philadelphia on May 1 Ford and Street teamed to beat Bender and the locals 3 to 2 as hits were scarce. Batterymates were Ford Street for the Yanks and Bender Thomas for the locals.

Philadelphia Ford Street Bender Thomas Athletics Yanks Washington Hughes Walker Beaneaters Henry Wood Carrigan Senators Red Sox Detroit Benz White Sox Walsh Mullin Chicago Stanage Black Kuhn Tigers

American Association scores from Minneapolis to Indianapolis

Scores from a regional baseball or athletic association show Minneapolis over Louisville 5 to 4, Milwaukee 0 over Columbus 2, St. Paul 7 over Indianapolis 9, and Kansas City 4 over Toledo 6.

American Association Minneapolis Louisville Milwaukee Columbus St. Paul Indianapolis Kansas City Toledo

Western League Scores Reported For Omaha and Others

Omaha defeated Des Moines 4 to 1 with St. Joseph losing 6 to 4 at Sioux City while Topeka beat Lincoln 5 to 1. Denver routed Wichita 17 to 8 in a high scoring game.

Omaha Des Moines St. Joseph Sioux City Topeka Lincoln Denver Wichita

Alleged Harvester Trust Murders Competitors

Excerpted report alleges the International Harvester Company dominates the market with a monopoly aided by rebates and banking tactics. George W. Perkins is named as organizer and negotiator, linked to the steel and oil trusts. It notes Roosevelt’s handling of antitrust actions and hints at paid votes in New York City to influence the White House race.

Banking Trust International Harvester Company Roosevelt Harvester Trust George W. Perkins Ilegal Harvester Trust Ilegal Wteel Trust New York City White House

Cheyenne Sale Leader Cites Hotel Dining Room Ease

A Cheyenne Sale Leader quoted by the Louisville Courier Journal recalls the sensation of being surrounded by wolves and mentions opening dining room doors at a hotel, illustrating a tense moment from the era.

Louisville Courier-Journal

Yellowstone Highway Progress Promises West Wide Tourism Boom

Officials tout the Yellowstone Highway as a top western roadway. They note slow start in Hot Springs county due to its new status, a $10,000 bridge over the Big Horn near Thermopolis, and easier climbs between Thermopolis and Shoshoni. Convicts are improving routes in Converse and Park counties and the Cheyenne Thermopolis segment is near completion. Denver already suits tourists, and the highway will draw thousands of autoists to Wyoming, boosting spending on scenic travel.

Hot Springs Big Horn River Thermopolis Shoshoni Parshall Cheyenne Converse Park Denver Yellowstone

Governor Carey Sees Crop Loss, Oil Boom Rise in Wyoming

Governor Carey notes stock losses small while crops suffer, and reports brisk oil activity at Casper with Mid West Oil company operating twenty wells. He cites ex Governor Brooks as Wyoming Oil Association president calling a late month meeting to curb bogus schemes and boost capacity.

Casper Mid West Oil Company How Brooks Wyoming Oil Association Mid West Antfiany Weyming

Big Oil Flow Struck At Casper Saturday

Casper reports a major oil flow at Mid West Oil Company well number 4 on state land. The flow is about 700 barrels daily with plans to deepen the hole. state royalties from this and three other wells exceed $1,500 monthly, and overall output near Casper could reach nearly 1,000 barrels daily with further wells planned.

Mid West Oil Company Caoper Hopkins Casper Mid West Company

Army appropriation bill stalled in conferee talks

Senate and House conferees will examine stems of the army appropriation bill amid dispute. Some service members hope House features are removed, but compromise is inevitable. A key Senate amendment reduces travel pay on discharge to two cents per mile from the outletment point.

Senate House

House Bill Reduces General Officers and Flaws Found

Analysis of a House passed provision cutting line officers from fifteen to eleven, counting the coast artillery chief as a general officer. A Senate amendment on detachment pay penalties is found selfdefeating because detachments are ordered by the Secretary of War, not another officer, and no appropriation exists for the civilian establishment.

Senate Coast Artillery Army Secretary of War

Engineer Charles Reynolds Marries After Divorce

Word arrives that Charles A. Reynolds, a Colorado & Southern engineer, wed March 20 in Benkelman Nebraska to Mrs Hattie Wilson of Denver. He had been divorced March 16 from Jennie Reynolds on cruelty grounds, leaving only four days between decree and marriage.

Charles A. Reynolds Colorado & Southern Benkelman, Neb Hattie Wilson Denver Reynolds Jennie Reynolds

Cubs Add Lefty Maroney to Pitching Roster

Chicago May 1 James Maroney a left handed twirler and free agent joined the Cubs list of hurlers. Maroney trained with the Detroit Americans during the spring and was with Philadelphia Nationals for a while. The Cubs seek port side pitchers and will give Maroney a thorough workout.

CUBS Maroney Chicago James Detroit Americans Philadelphia Nationals

Leader to Meet Tribune in Sunday Afternoon Contest

Our neighbors The Tribune say ball teasers consented to play the Leader team again. The match is set for four o clock next Sunday at 28th and Carey. The Leaders aim to measure the Tribs with regular play and a union meeting nearby.

Tribune Printers Union Carey

Eureka Vacuum Cleaning Announcement

Eureka Vacuum Cleaning advertises services with contact at Stevenson Electrical Co located at 1721 Carey Ave Eureka and phone number 495 for inquiries.

Eureka Stevensonlectrical Co Carey Ave

Death Of Joseph Matuska In Cheyenne

Joseph Matuska died suddenly at his home on East Tenth Street from cerebral hemorrhage. He was 54, born in Bohemia, and had lived in Cheyenne for years. Survived by a wife and five children. funeral Friday at the Catholic cemetery.

Joseph Matuska East Tenth Street Mr. Matuska Beard Bohemian America Cheyenne Joseph James Frank Fred Mia Geo Bowma Bowman Union Pacific Pervicea

Fort Russell unit shows gallery score battles and banter

In April battles, Fort Russell Eleventh Infantry beat Company K 1442 to 1424 at gallery practice. Company L defeated M 1462 to 1427 after earlier wins, with banter from First Sergeant Collings and remarks about a new pool table brightening the day room.

Eleventh Infantry Company K Collings Company L Company M

Fictitious Auction Bridge Woes Highlight Wealth Inheritance

A Pittsburgh Post piece notes a magnate fretting that his son understands wealth duties. The father laments the heir cannot grasp auction bridge basics and shows no sign of wanting to marry a local chorva girl, underscoring class and marriage expectations.

Pitteburgh

Notice to Cattlemen Meeting at Laramie County Court House

A notice to cattlemen announces a meeting of stockmen whose cattle range along Big Bear and Horse creeks and tributaries. The meeting will be held Saturday May 4 at 10 a m in the Laramie County Court house to devise a plan for handling cattle infected or exposed to a cables due to severe winter conditions. All interested cattlemen are invited. B F Davis State Veterinarian

Big Bear Laramie County Court House F. Davis

Also Mentioned on This Page

WM. Myers Dry Goods Company Westergard Moriis-Mccartchy Hou Bidwell Colorado Braves Theodore Hbreitenstein Jett Lle Tine Rune Frank Schults United States League Hy Moreland Baseball Bureau Philadelphia Americans Millerton N.Y Ad Gumbert IndInnati St. Louia Algie McBride Dick Harley Hane Wagner Bob Wicker Wiltse Od Crandall Keer Shea Kat Melber Allege Harvester Trust Wolvra Joe Matuska Fort Russel McDonough Gergeaunt Blaha Smathers Canney A. T. Hale
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