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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1912
Page
16
Ad Wolgast was stretched to the limit in a four round bout with Willie Ritchie in San Francisco. Ritchie pressed the champion early and twice counted Wolgast out in the third. Wolgast bleeds from facial cuts as fans say his recent appendicitis operation limited his effort.
Last night at the high school gym a mixed boys and girls game ended tied 24 to 24. The girls wore disguises with girls’ attire while the boys flashed spring hosiery and bold fashion. Buck led boys with six baskets. Marka led girls with five. An after-game dance drew a large crowd.
National League games featured Chicago defeating New York 6 to 4 with batteries Richie Cole Maroney Archer Needham Marquard Meyers Hartley Pittsburg and New York losing 10 to 4 to Philadelphia. Two games postponed due to rain. American League saw New York beat Detroit 6 to 1 behind Ford Vaughn Quinn.
The update lists games across the Western League with Cleveland, Columbus, Indianapolis, Louisville, Minneapolis, Kansas City, Milwaukee, Sioux City, Omaha, Lincoln, Denver and more, plus city match results. Notable lines include a 20 to 7 defeat of the Southsiders by the N E B S and historical notes from 1901 to 1911 on players Kitty Brangfied Ty Cobb Chief Bender and Philadelphia and Pittsburgh clubs.
A wholesome college stage farce with two matinee and evening performances. Cast includes Ferris Hartman as Bismark the janitor and Walter De Leon as Varsity Yell Leader. Nellie Perkins and Kate Seton charm, while Tony Selden and Chester clash over a gambling scheme. The plot centers on a rule breach by Chester and Tony’s efforts to sway a contest verdict, ending with Bismark recalled to Germany and a joyous curtain.
An advertisement touts a $3.50 recipe for kidney and urinary troubles claiming to stop pain and improve health. It promises a free copy by writing to Dr. A E B Robinson in Detroit, claiming simple, harmless ingredients with strong healing power.
The article argues that measures aiding American industry without harming consumers gain Democratic and candidate support. It notes higher stock values for Standard Oil and tobacco trusts after Supreme Court dissolution rulings and suggests the attorney general targets the Harvester Trust, implying potential penalties under the Sherman Act for organized illegal trusts.
Ed Holm & Aken Co. advertise as Restless and Sleepless Jewelers offering diamonds and jewelry making services from the Plains Building location.
A public invita tion requests attendance at Fraternal hall at 7 00 p m Sunday May 12 for a Mothers Day service at the First Baptist church. Robert B Cook C D Souvenir Spoons Boost Cheyenne. Edholm Aken Co Plains Building Restless and Sleepless Jewelers advertise a new pretty gift.
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