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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1910
Page
16
The column surveys talk of a frame up surrounding the Jeffries vs Johnson fight. It argues public suspicion could harm boxing, noting money and stage prospects tempt players, while defending Johnson’s pride and Johnson’s resolve to win on merit despite pressure.
Chicago reports a potential world lightweight title bout between Ad Wolgast and Packey McFarland. Manager T. E. Jones says Milwaukee is favored for the contest, with negotiations hinging on gate guarantees and scheduling a July or later showdown if a Nelson rematch occurs.
The article alleges a widespread fake wrestling scheme run from a central body manipulating matches. It cites Jeffries Johnson and Gotah as figures tied to the controversy, with Denver seeking to detach from grafters governing bouts across the country.
New York May 11 A wealthy Cuban Arthur Lafayette who lives in the city has been committed to Bellevue hospital for examination as to his sanity after he said he could beat any ball player in the National League He uttered the remark in a hotel blog prompting his daughter's concerns.
New York May 11 Jim Corbett plans to leave New York next week for Jeffries's training camp to prepare for an upcoming challenge. Details are uncertain as the report notes possible changes to his travel and camp plans.
Washington May 11 Senator G D Clark of Wyoming entered Garden Street Hospital in this city to undergo a minor operation. Doctors expect him to resume duties in about ten days.
Rain delays sweep through the league with multiple games postponed. Key teams affected include the A Bier POCK lineup and Denver, Lincoln, and others. Hints of Lowe and Pontos performers appear amid the disrupted national slate.
Petey Jensen known as The Battling Dane, arrives in Denver with manager Jacob McGuire after three months in Sheridan Wyoming. He has defeated Joe ae and Kid iyan and carries a shoulder wound from a bite by Joe Seiger on May 2. Seiger defeated Jensen in twenty three rounds. Jensen plans to travel to California to face leading lightweights.
Max Brody on roller skates and Aba Lavine on a bicycle left Paterson to reach San Francisco in 90 days. They carry a greeting from Paterson's mayor to San Francisco's mayor and plan to fund the trip through exhibitions of roller skating and trick bicycle riding en route.
Pat Moran the Cubs second catcher has been released to the Philadelphia National League club. Formal announcement was made this afternoon in Chicago.
In Washington on May 10 a policeman pursuing several crap shooters through an abandoned cemetery found a man lying on the ground dead from carbolic acid. The figure, about 30 years old, appeared to be one of the shooters who had escaped with others.
James Bros fishing tackle ad mentions fancy strawberries at Kelley.
Store Ellis offers fishing tackle at reduced prices at 208 West 174th Street. Local shoppers may find rods reels lines and accessories discounted during a limited sale.
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