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Newspaper

Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1912

Page

16

Flynn weighs 210, vows to hit 200 for July 4 bout

East Las Vegas New Mexico May 16 Jack Curley manager of Jim Flynn the Pueblo fireman promises Flynn will weigh near 199 to 195 pounds by July 4 as he trains for a heavyweight title rematch with Sir Artha Johnson Flynn has climbed from 166 in 1907 to 210 pounds weighing in Las Vegas and Montezuma Springs. Curley reports Flynn hit 215 on scales and remains sure of his goal. Tommy Ryan will be the official Fourth of July announcer at Convention Hall Kansas City Missouri events.

Las Vegas N. M Jack Curley Jim Flynn Pueblo Artha’ Johnson Flynn Jack Johnson Lir Artha Carl Morris New York Curley Jack Montezuma Springs Jim Wan Curley Tommy Ryan Tommy Cannon Oklahoma City Olla Kansas City

Pitcher Bill Burns of Detroit Unique Character

Detroit May 16 Pitcher Bill Burns a long shot for the Tigers has played for Washington Chicago Philadelphia and Cincinnati with limited big league success. After a minors stint with Minneapolis last year he bought release for 1500 and earned a chance with Hugh Jennings backing a hitting team Burns has already spun several solid games and hopes to set a mark.

Detroit Mich Bi Burns Tigers Bill Washington Chicago Philadelphia Cincinnati Minneapolis Hill Hugh Jennings Burns

Don’t Bell Your Eggh Packing Method Ad

An advertisement for a new egg packing method promises two year freshness without special storage space. It claims eggs stay like new and cost only half a cent per egg to pack, urging readers in Wyoming’s Giale Leader want ad medium to write for details.

Wyoming

RESULTS YESTERDAY National League and scores

National League results show batteries and scorers across teams with games listed as postponed by rain. American League games were all postponed while the American Association and Western League posted varied scores including Kansas City over Minneapolis and heavy losses for Sioux City at Denver.

American League American Association Kansas City Minneapolis Sioux City Denver Omaha Topeka St. Joseph Wichita Des Moines Lincoln

Chronicle of eccentric baseball feats from 1570 to 1907

A scrambled historical baseball roundup records odd games and pitching feats from 1570 through 1907. It notes Forest City beating Atlantics 1570, wild walks in New York Indy game, Tim Keefe’s two 11 strikeout games, Jantzen’s three homers, Hamilton’s two homers, Ted Lewis’s one hitter, Charlotte 18 innings win, Waddell perfecting against Detroit, Browns 13-1, Mathewson’s 12-inning gem, and Philadelphia’s late 1900s pitching controversy.

Tim Keefe New York Pirates Jantzen Minneapolis Milwaukee Detroit Ty Cobb Tiger St. Louis Browns Athletion Ce Hae

Curley Denies Denver Society Wedding Plan

Denver May 16. Miss Marie Drescher and Jack Curley, promoter of boxing events, are in the spotlight after an engagement announcement. Curley telegrammed that the match is a mistake and he will not marry into Denver society. Drescher family stays silent as secret plans leaked, with a July 4 Las Vegas wedding rumored amid Jim Flynn training for a Johnson bout.

Denver Marie Drescher Las Vegas New Mexico Jim Flynn Jack Johnson Curley Miss Drescher

Delivery Men Ready to Challenge City Grocers

Delivery men reorganize last year’s Bears squad to take on city amateur clubs. First game slated for Sunday the 25th in the afternoon at Twenty eighth and Carey. Lineup lists H Lynn M Higgins Nuffield J Cole J Dy son C Root A Post G Schaap N Rodgers captain C Rodgers catcher.

J. Dyson C. Root A. Post G. Schaap N. Rodgers C. Rodgers Cap Rodgers

MILIGONAIRE ATHLETIC FAN SAILS FOR STOCKHOLM

The departure of the yacht Corina for Stockholm marks the first exodus of American athletic fans for the Olympic games. Commodore Robert B. Tod owns the vessel and sails with a party of friends, intending a southern trans Atlantic route to avoid icebergs and will not attempt the 1905 Atlantic record. The United States has no civil service pension plan while many nations do operate pension laws for retired employees. Knockout Brown defeats Walter Moachan in four rounds in Peoria Illinois, a notable upset as old sheep profits are cited in a curious aside.

Miligonaire Athletic Stockholm New York Corina Robert B. Tod Cowes Kiel United States Belgium Holland Norway Sweden Switzerland Turkey Bkeypt British India Japan

Class Day Exercises Open Commencement at Cheyenne HS 1912

The Cheyenne High School Class of 1912 filled the gym for class day exercises. Students presented songs, a class will, poems, and gifts while the orchestra and soloists impressed the audience. Teachers Miss Day and Miss Gereke led a polished program with strong student performances and a large crowd offering congratulations.

Cheyenne High School Pelleatrina Minas Pertha Day Kenno Roedel Lillie Roberts Theresa McInerney Muriel Guy Gladys Gereke Mabel Logan Dorothy van Winkle William Heavy Bertha Day Clara Dodds Miss Day Louisa Stuhr Feresa Cervantes Harry Kerrigan Cornet John Riner Majorie Whipple Marjorie Johnston Mildred Sterling Teresa Cervantes Hazel Schmidt Clara Vayra Edna Jensen Salome Scott Frank Jordan Virling Hart Ernest Dillman Harold Stabler George Argue Donald van Winkle Andrew Roedel Kenny Roedel William Heavey Earl Smith

Lawyers Clash in Darrow Case

In Los Angeles on May 16 twelve jurors were seated for Clarence S Darrow’s trial over alleged bribery of McNamara case figure George N Lockwood. The defense pressed for witnesses while prosecutors objected to questions about testimony from a former associate who sought to send a substitute to prison. Franklin, a prior McNamara investigator, pleaded guilty to bribing a juror and was fined four thousand dollars. Judge Hutton planned a ruling today as testimony was expected to begin soon. Separately, Mrs W E B Stine died in Denver from tuberculosis, her body to be sent to Jewell Junction Iowa. she was once associated with the Agricultural college.

Los Angeles Cal Clarence Darrow McNamara Brothers Los Angeles Times George N. Lockwood McNamara Aman B. H Franklin Talesmen Franklin Hutton Denver Mra

The Family Vegetable Garden Guide by M W K

An article on soil building and farming for home gardens. It prescribes manure as the best fertilizer, advises heavy fall and spring applications, and urges constant cultivation, long rows, and horse-powered tillage to maximize yields with minimal hand work.

Coiffure Pompa Dours Hairdressing Ad

Refined hairdressing services offered by Mrs Clara A Ligier at 411 W 19th St. Scalp treatments, dying and bleaching available. High class work with reasonable prices. Phone 8 17 W.

Clara A. Ligier 19Th St

Don’t wait to call a veterinarian for your animals

Do not delay seeking veterinary help when your animals show signs of illness or distress. Quick action can prevent deterioration. Contact a local animal clinic or emergency veterinary service for urgent assessment and care.

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