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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1910
Page
16
The column notes big league parities may shock early leaders as the season progresses. It cites veterans like Lave Cross fading from prominence and highlights how rapid form shifts keep baseball dynamic and unpredictable across the American and National Leagues.
Barney Oldfield the Speed King eyes May 11 at Cheyenne hoping to break world short distance records with his 200 horsepower Benz speedster. The Cheyenne speedway, touted as the longest artificial course, aims to boost publicity if he surpasses records set in Indianapolis Atlanta and Los Angeles. Oldfield and team stay in Salt Lake City this week preparing.
Frank Gotch, wrestling champion, will square off twice in Rageweits before returning to Chicago to finalize training for his May 20 match with Zbysco. Gotch expects to wrestle Zbysco at about 205 pounds.
Nes ea fa reports Tip O’Neill of the Western league arrived yesterday and warned that unless better support is provided the local club will be withdrawn. Owner Higgins claims attendance has fallen for two years and says he is willing to give up the franchise to Oklahoma City, which seeks league admission.
The 20 horsepower machine fielded by Oldfield is billed as the fastest on earth with a claimed one mile record aim of 33 seconds at Cheyenne. If weather cooperates, the driver expects under 33 seconds, beating prior marks at Los Angeles and Atlanta venues while competing for a new speed record.
An event features King Barney and his world record smashing marvel along with other professional drivers. Local races are also scheduled, offering a diverse slate of competition and speed.
Sports editor E W Dickerson reports Johnson favored to beat Jeffries in an expected easy victory. Chicago bettors place large sums on Johnson while Jeffries shows less support as training motivates new admirers. Dickerson notes mixed opinions among sporting men and Eastern cities on the heavyweight match.
The program lists eight events including motorcycle and car races. Key participants are Barney Oldfield driving a 200 horsepower Benz and Ben Kuracher in a Darracq, with time trials against world speed records and several handicap matches. The first event starts at 27:30 with no delays between events.
A boxing contest between Mage ey Schoel and Joe Seiger of Denver is set for May 1 with strict rules. No shouting, smoking, or crowd baiting allowed. ring will be heavily padded and fighters pass physician exams. The event aims to attract Cheyenne motorists and locals seeking rare, well‑attended entertainment with seasoned contenders.
The notice lists admission at $1, $2, and $8 for a local exhibition. Every seat in the hall is described as a good one, signaling a strong turnout expectation.
Baseball results across the American League were postponed or delayed due to cold conditions. Teams mentioned include Boston, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Detroit, Washington, and Milwaukee with several games listed as postponed through the day.
Topeka Kansas May 4 William Fox manager and second baseman of the Omaha Western League base ball team has resigned due to the team's poor start. Owner Rourke will manage from the bench while Fox remains a player.
In San Francisco on May 4 a vote to name the referee for the J J Jiffries vs Johnson bout on July 4 ended in a deadlock. Johnson urged Baddie Graney or Jack Welch of San Francisco while Sam Berger backed Eddie Smith of Oakland. Johnson charged Smith with a bad past decision against him with Hank Griffin. He planned to begin training a week from Sunday.
Hindu performer Randii Mundl narrowly survived a fiery accident while rehearsing a new act. He spilled ether on himself and was engulfed in flames, running into a nearby park where a man plunged him into a fountain to rescue him from the blaze.
Albany reports ten year state expenditures totaling 342.025 million with disbursements at 926.509 million. The largest item is hospital care for the insane, costing 54.018 million, per Comptroller Williams’ statement issued today.
The bar and bottle law banning liquor sales by the glass and by the bottle over the same bar has been signed by Gov. Draper. The impact will take effect a year from the date noted in the state records dated May 1, with the measure announced from Boston on May 4.
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