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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1910
Page
16
Rumors swirl around a potential Johnson bout purse of 102,000 with promoters eyeing 36 percent of gross receipts. Reportedly Johnson and others may demand larger shares, despite potential 70,600 winning end, as talks of a blockbuster fight intensify and royalty splits loom.
John Johnson drove a 40 horsepower touring car on a 191 mile Chicago to Geneva to Chicago course for the Chicago Motor Club fuel economy test. The car averaged 24.8 miles per gallon and earned a percentage mark of 2.8.
Local advert invites readers to visit Knight's for baseball gear and fishing tackle, highlighting a selection for ball games and outdoor enthusiasts. James Bros. appears as a supporting vendor in the same sail.
A New York syndicate offers $100,000 for exclusive rights to film the Jeffries Johnson bout. The bid, signed by J Aare U Fenedy and others, requires $40,000 down and the balance pre-fight, with weather, patent, and other conditions unspecified.
George McDonald, a Chicago newspaper baseball writer, was fatally injured and John Evers, Chicago Nationals second baseman, was slightly hurt when their automobile collided with a street car in Chicago on May 21.
In San Francisco on May 21 Jack Johnson faced Judge George H. Cabannics over a $187.50 balance claimed by former manager Sam Fitzpatrick for services. The court awarded Fitzpatrick $118 plus costs, Johnson appealing and disputing his agreement to pay for training ahead of his match with Ketchel.
Chicago May 21 Mayor Russe declares he will not issue a permit for the Gotch Zbyczko wrestling match scheduled for Decoration Day May 30. He will appeal the mandamus decision to compel a permit, noting the appeal cannot be heard before Decoration Day.
A fragmented rail notice lists cities including Philadelphia Detroit Washington Lilip New York Cleveland St Louis Brooklyn and Chicago Philadelphia and Boston with weather related delays and post pounds noted due to rain.
A double header features the Ninth Cavalry versus the Fourth Field Artillery, with action starting in mid afternoon. Taylor will pitch for the visitors, Hendricks or Flebert for the home team as Laramie fans expect a strong crowd and fast baseball after good field conditions.
Diamond Dust profiles Indian left fielder Galeno noting his bunting speed and plate protection. It also highlights Hatfter at first back, Gibson’s quick throwing and clout, Hartnett’s live-wire defense, Whelen’s leadership at short, and Frail’s aggressive base running and fielding prowess.
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Great Bond of Newton Kansas in the state league pitched a remarkable no hit game. He faced 20 batters in nine innings, struck out 12, with no walks and flawless defense behind him.
Nebraska University defeated Minnesota 63 to 47 in Lincoln Nebraska. Hill of Minnesota tied the Nebraska University 100 yard dash record with a 10 second time.
Advertisement notes fishing tackle at Coast Ellis located at 208 West 17th Street and fine wallpaper at Sherihan Co.
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