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Newspaper

Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1920

Page

8

Buck Weaver Sweetens Sugar Ball Club With Dare Stuff

A vivid portrait of Buck Weaver as a leader and hot hitter for the White Sox. The piece compares his swagger and attacking play to other stars and notes his influence on the team’s recent surge as Gleason guides the pitching staff.

Buck” Weaver Buck Johson Bock Kid Gleason White Sox Faber Wilama Cicotte Kerr Yankees Indians Ray Chapman Speaker Cleveland Speke Thia Yanks Gleason Lennant Alley Buck Weaver

Park Flings No-Hit Gem for Local Team

James Park of the Western association pitched a no-hit game against Pawhuska in Drawright Oklahoma. Not a Pawhuska player reached base. he struck out twelve of twenty-seven batters in the win observed Wednesday afternoon.

Drawright Okla James Park Pawhuska

Babe Borton Sues for Damages Over Libel Claim

Former Vernon team star Babe Borton files suit in Los Angeles for 50000 dollars against Vernon manager William Basick over alleged libel statements tied to 1919 pennant contributions. The suit alleges damages from the remarks and their publication.

Los Angeles W. Baker Borton Vernon William Ezsick Basick Barton

Leonard-Fitz Battle Is Called Off

New York boxing promoter Tex Rickard announces cancellation of the Leonard-Fitz bout as details and arrangements for the lightweight title fight are unclear amid unsettled plans and promoter comments.

Leonard-Fitz New York Tex Rickani Ay Leonard Nien Madie Painstorians

Harding attends exhibition game as Cubs beat Marion team

Senator Harding opened with porch speeches and meetings then watched a March 3 exhibition where the Chicago Cubs defeated Marion’s improvised team 3 to 1. Harding pitched the first three balls, praised teamwork, and addressed teachers on pay. He avoided Sailors War bill debate.

Marion Senator Harding Chicago Cubs Mre. Harding Veeck Harding

Iron Man James Zion Dominates Doubleheader

In Wichita Falls Texas James Zion earned praise as the Iron Man after a no hit no run effort in the first game of a doubleheader against Houston. He then yielded only three singles in the second game while guiding his team.

Wichita Palls Tex James Zion Iron Man Houston

Rumors of Discontent Among American Olympians Abroad

Reports from Belgium about U S athletes facing poor housing rough conditions and scarce food on the Olympic trip. Critics say the team endured army-like quarters substandard chow and inadequate comforts while some defend the honor of their teammates amid mounting friction with officials.

Belgium

Tentative Schedule for Cheyenne Eleven Football Team

The Cheyenne high school football schedule lists games against All Stars practice, Windsor, Greasey, Wheatland, Laramie, Loveland, Bayard, Fort Collins with open date and negotiations ongoing. Matches occur September through November with home and away sites in Cheyenne and nearby towns.

Cheyenne All Stars Windsor Fort Collins

Two Ears Full Jack Spratt in a Local Rhyme

A fragmentary verse describes Jack Spratt with a vat and his wife with a still. Neighbors are portrayed as friendly. Orchard imagery cites Sutton's Pride and Saps and a cider press.

Jack Spratt Sutton

Saints Sweep Road Game Amid Sweet Hopes

Saint followers in St Paul relish a dominant away performance as the Saints win big on the road. Fans chant victory as the team rolls over the opponent in a one sided contest.

Paul Saints

Joe Jackson Signs Winter Managerial Contract

Chicago slugger Joe Jackson has signed a new contract to manage a club in St. Petersburg Florida this winter. The move aligns him with local winter baseball promoters and marks a shift from his former association with Kid Gleason.

Chicago Joe Jackson Kid Gleason St. Petersburg Fla Joe

Canton Bull Dogs brace for Grigg return at quarterback

Canton circles around Jim Thorpe era football as Grigg of the Texas prepares to return at quarterback for the Bull Dogs. The team aims to reinforce its line and restore strength for upcoming competition.

Canton Jim Thorpe Grigg Texas

Unclear OCR fragment from Cincinnati sports page

Fragmentary text unclear in meaning with potential sports references and names. lacks identifiable facts, dates, places, or outcomes to summarize a coherent event.

English Channel Defended Again Against All Odds

The English Channel faces renewed attempts to conquer its rough currents with swimmers oarsmen and a water cycle rider. Mrs. Arthur Hamilton failed Wednesday night, while Mrs. Hilda Wilding presses on Friday. Henry Sullivan plans another Sunday night try after an earlier failure. Two young oarsmen began a skull crossing but quit. Miss Vetta Hulls nearly crossed before her cycle broke. Only Captain Webb in 1876 and T. W. Burgess in 1911 had succeeded.

London English Channel Arthur Hamilton Hilda Wilding Henry Sullivan Lowell Mass England

Disobeyed orders leads to costly mishap at bat

Cincinnati report says Pat Duncan showed disobedient strain and Moran sent him in to bunt. Duncan tried twice and failed, then third attempt yielded a three dagger for two runs. Moran called it bad business.

Cincinnati Pat Duncan Moran Duncan

Dempsey and Miske Complete Sparring for Title Bout Prep

In Benton Harbor on September 2, Dempsey and Billy Miske finished heavy sparring drills with six rounds noted for speed. Dempsey led workouts against Harry Greb and Marty Farrell, three rounds each, while Miske struggled for sparring partners. Dempsey weighed in at 189 pounds, with Miske near the same.

Benton Harbor Mich Jack Dempsey Billy Miske Dempsey Harry Greb Pittsburg Marty Farrell Pacific Coast

Vernon Tigers Sign Former Mascot as Catcher

Vernon Tigers promote Kenna Vernon Hoddie from mascot duties with the Frisco Seals to a second string catcher role. He played five years as mascot but was often absent when needed, now stepping into a formal baseball position.

Vernon Hdldie Kenna Frisco Seals Vernon Tigers

Murderers' Row in Seattle Slugging Sparked by Ware’s Smashes

Clyde Ware’s Smashes claim a Murderers Row style slugging run in Seattle as they overpower opponents with strong hitting. The article compares their lineup to a famed New York Yankees core, highlighting power and pace.

Seattle New York Yankees Clyde Ware

Laundry Strikes Shut Casper Laundries

Casper Wyoming September 2 laundry workers from the Laundry Workers union walked out at midnight at the Casper Steam laundry and Pearl White laundry. No agreement signed with any union on current scale. The union plans to operate three laundries with union labor to serve the public while seeking an $18 weekly minimum. Offices in the B and H building. Mc Rea s laundry City Tower Supply West Second street and a new laundry under J L Peete management.

Casper Wyo Laundry Workers’ Union Casper Steam Laundry Pearl White

Girl of Fifteen Wins Title with Remarkable Shot

Bridaecest high school student Marjorie K. Kinder, age 15, achieves a stunning mark at Camp Perry events by hitting 484 targets, earning the title as the youngest national winner in a precision shooting contest.

Marjorie K. Kinder Camp Perry

Great Alex Sliph Cincinnati in Danger of Being Removed

The season has seen several clubs challenge Grover Alexander’s standing as top pitcher. Contenders for the lead have knocked him from the hillock recently, signaling a shift in the team’s mound hierarchy.

Cincinnati Grover Alexander

Stone Throwing Leads to Court Action

In Police Judge Swainson's court two youths, William Freaman and Isaac Cohen, were cited for rock throwing. Isaac Cohen was fined 15 dollars and the fine was suspended with a condition to report to police headquarters weekly for a month.

Swainson William Freaman Isaac Cohen Fraeman Cohen Issac

School Head Calls Prompt Attendance

Superintendent A. 5. Jessup of the city schools asks parents to ensure their children enroll next Tuesday morning. He stresses early appearance to allow room divisions and to achieve full enrollment immediately for smooth instruction.

A. 5 Jessup

Untitled fragment on Ladies 15 event and finances

Fragmentary report notes a ladies 15 competition mention labeled stint and a $200 amount. Names, places, and clear facts are unreadable. only funding reference remains amid uncertain OCR text.

Football Dominates Seasonal Sports Talk

The column muses on football supplanting basketball and baseball as autumn demands. It notes shifts from home runs and hits to passes and tackles while joking about fans’ yearlong sports loyalties and the financial pull of athletic pastimes.

Pratt May Join Michigan Coaching Role

Derritt Pratt Yankep, former second baseman and Maverick star, is considering an offer to coach basketball and assist in football at the University of Michigan. He was a noted gridiron star in a previous era and this potential move would place him in a coaching capacity.

Derritt Pratt Yankep Bans Ball University of Michigan

Yankees Seek Ruth Marker at New Stadium Design

Article notes plans for the Yankees new home modeled after Polg Grounds to feature the Babe Ruth commemorative mark. Colonels reportedly push for the iconic target to honor Ruth and his 4 Cy achievements.

New York Yankees Babe Ruth

Pacific Coast League opens strong under Proxy Bill McCartney

San Francisco reports the Pacific Coast league enjoying a prosperous year under Proxy Bill McCartney. He started well by getting off on the right foot and hitting the first ball pitched.

San Francisco Bill McCartney

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