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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1912
Page
6
In Parla on May 22 George Carpenter, English and French middleweight champion, defeated American Willie Lewis in a polite contest. The bout showcased Carpenter of Europe as a leading figure in European boxing.
A chaotic game saw the Chicago Nationals defeat the Giants 18 to 17 in nine innings. Crumbert again toed the mound for Gil Mattel as New York’s lineup featured Jenroe Hiorman and Bowton players in late action.
Mike Yokel, 19, begins preliminary training in Jackson Hole Wyoming for a looming middleweight title bid against Walter Miller of St Paul. He plans to work out with a bear as a training partner, a tactic echoed by historic greats, and hopes to regain pace for the Salt Lake City match on May 27.
The Modern Woodmen of America adopts a readjustment of insurance rates at the Chicago head camp with effect May 1. By Rock Island reports over 60,000 old member applications for the new plan forms have been received, while younger members pay more but maintain enrollment.
Attention W O W. You are requested to attend the funeral of our late neighbor Louie James at Fraternal Mall on Thursday at 4:30 p.m. Robert B. Cook, C.
Promoter Jack Curley reports Jack Johnson will leave Chicago Friday night and reach Las Vegas Sunday morning. Johnson's trainer Tom Flanagan will accompany him and begin training at Forsyth ranch, seven miles northwest of Las Vegas, as Curley plans the bout setup.
A scrambled recap lists batteries and lineups for multiple NL teams including Washington, Milwaukee, and St. Louis. It notes scores and inings, with separate lines for Toole Camullle Kelly and other pitchers, and mentions Western League results for several cities such as St. Joseph and Denver.
St Louis May 22 Manager Bresnahan of the National League club appeals to Augual Herrmann a National Baseball Commission member to remove libelous attacks aimed at his administration of the team. Mrs Helen E Britton testified Bresnahan offered her 00000 for the club amid charges he tries to throw games to move the club from a vulnerable woman.
James B. Sullivan of the American Olympic Committee says the team selection panel will meet at the Waldorf Astoria in New York on Monday June 10 at 11 am to choose athletes to represent the United States in Sweden.
Philadelphia May 22. Eighteen Detroit club members fined $100 each by American League officials for striking after Ty Cobb suspension. Cobb case details limited. Ban Johnson in New York to gather facts, likely announces suspension period soon. Magnates pledge stricter policing of grounds to curb abuses and protect players.
Rochester wrestler Walter Keegan announced he would wrestle any three men up to 140 pounds and throw all three within three hours. Matches likely at Fort Russell with soldiers to assist. $200 forfeit if Keegan fails. Boat arrangements expected to be completed today.
Miss Marie Drescher of Denver married boxing promoter Jack Curley in a quiet 11:20 AM ceremony at the Castenada hotel Las Vegas New Mexico attended by a small circle of friends and the couple then left for Albuquerque. Curley aged 26 born San Francisco residence North Yakima Washington. Drescher aged 20 born Jerseyville Illinois home New York City. A dinner followed with local society figures before Curley and Drescher departed.
Tom Jones manager of Ad Wolgast arrived in New York to arrange a 10 round lightweight title defense. The Garden Athletic Club officials are ready to host the May 29 bout if terms are met.
A fragment notes a speaker arriving four hours before a bout to weigh several options, including one from an organization referred to as the Gar den. The terse line hints at early negotiations or choices ahead of a planned fight.
London May 22 Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst and Mr and Mrs Pethick Lawrence joint editors of Votes for Women were found guilty of conspiracy and inciting property damage. Each received nine months in prison in the second division no hard labor.
A vintage ad touts TIZ foot bath for corns bunions and tired feet. It features a smiling man and claims immediate happiness after use. Distributed by Walter Luther Dodge & Co Chicago with 25 cents per box pricing.
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