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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1910
Page
8
The piece argues Johnson and Jeffries face public doubt of a staged bout. It notes fear of race prejudice guiding fans and press while predicting large gate receipts and lasting impact on boxing’s reputation regardless of outcome. It weighs motives, money, and honor in the clash.
Chicago reports a possible world lightweight title bout between Ad Wolgast and Packey McFarland. Wolgast manager T E Jones notes Milwaukee as the preferred site with plans to stage the fight there if arrangements permit, and hints at a July or autumn date and a substantial gate.
The piece alleges widespread fixing in wrestling with an organized group manipulating matches from a central point. It cites Jeffries and Johnson amid accusations of fakes and frame ups while noting star Goteh’s decline and Denver’s push to leave a corrupt network.
Arthur Lafayette, a wealthy Cuban resident of the city, was committed to Bellevue hospital for examination after he talked that he could beat any National League ballplayer. The action followed at his daughter’s request due to concerns about his sanity.
New York May 11 Jim Corbett plans to leave for Jeffries training camp next week. He aims to take charge of preparing for the Orbett team and the Dahl camp context suggests transitions in boxing preparation and upcoming assignments.
Washington May 11. Senator G D Clark of Wyoming entered Gardele down this city to undergo a minor operation. He expects to resume his duties in about 10 days at the adjourned session.
Rain caused most NL games to be postponed while some contests were played. Notable performances included Lowe and Pontos contributing hits as teams adjusted lineups amid wet conditions. Local reports mention Denver and Lincoln affected by the weather.
The Battling Dane Petey Jensen arrives in Denver with manager Jacob McGuire after three months in Sheridan Wyoming where he defeated Joe ae and Kid iyan. Jensen carries a deep shoulder wound from a bite by Joe Seiger on May 2, and Seiger later defeated a foe in 23 rounds, prompting Jensen to seek bouts against top lightweights in California.
Max Brody on roller skates and Aba La vine on a bicycle started from Paterson aiming to reach San Francisco in 90 days. They travel without money and plan to earn expenses through exhibitions of roller skating and trick bicycle riding along the route.
Pat Moran, longtime second catcher for the Cubs, has been released to the Philadelphia National League team. The formal announcement was made this afternoon in Chicago.
Washington May 10 A policeman John M Horton pursuing several negro trapshooters in an abandoned cemetery overgrown with bushes found one man lying on the ground and thought him playing possum. He shook him awake but the man did not move and a carbolic acid bottle was found nearby revealing a suicide. The shooters escaped.
Readable items note James Bros fishing tackle and Kelley's offering fancy strawberries. No clear event or narrative, but lists two business items with no further details.
Local ad announces fishing tackle at cost from Ellis located at 208 West 174 Street. Limited stock and price cuts highlight seasonal savings for anglers.
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