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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1920
Page
8
Walter McCredie, chief overseer of the Portland Beavers, argues the Coast league is clogged by veterans. He warns that sticking with aging players will cost money for funeral flowers and that fans demand fresh talent developed through risk and learning the game’s fine points.
Billy Burke, Seattle trainer, hails Sammy Bohne as greater than any third baseman in the majors and highlights Bohne’s 18 hit week, 51 chances with one error, 42 assists, and aggressive base running. Umpire Billy Evans also commends Walter Malle, Sacramento pitching recruit, as a strong lefty ready for major league duty with a fast, sharp fastball and durable physique.
Sam Rice of the Nationals faced Walter Mails for the first time and learned a sharp, fast delivery. Rice admitted Mails threw a pace unlike any he had seen this season and noted it was hard to judge while batting against Williams and other stars. He praised Mails as a rising tower of strength for the Indians.
A garbled sports snippet mentions a coach Gremme Vie and a player named Keptootong with unclear actions on the field. The text appears damaged and lacks concrete results or identifiers.
A lengthy tribute to Tris Speaker praising his leadership with the Cleveland Indians in 1920. It highlights his peak hitting, defensive skill, and role in guiding the team to a pennant, noting his influence on players and the club’s strong performance throughout the season.
A partial sports brief mentions early action between Pittsburg and Brooklyn with players like Riedl Cipelmall Salinas and Wingo noted. Battarios Causey and Tr are listed for Brooklyn as the report contains unclear lines and incomplete box score details.
Cleveland Indians tout young shortstop Joe Sewell as a bright prospect. Scouts praise his bat and glove, noting his lead-off ability and quick development since joining the majors.
Tex Rickard plans a grand boxing season at Madison Square Garden featuring a title defense by Jack Dempsey against Bill Brennan on October 1 with Brennan receiving $25,000 and Dempsey $100,000. The column also notes aging stars like Honus Wagner and Babe Ruth in a general sports commentary on athletes' fading powers.
Ed Rommel the Mack pitcher, long a nemesis of the Indians, is accused of using a shiner after his latest start. The elongated hurler has drawn attention for his control and the alleged incident during the game.
Fred Coumbe of St. Paul notes Goldie Cincinnati connection and predicts Godie Rapp will break into the major leagues next year, with strong expectations for a boost to his career.
Boston boxer Tommy Corcoran, known as Kicks, asserts he has earned $100000 since the war and plans to quit professional boxing, indicating a near end to his career in the ring.
Elimer Smith, who has celebrated all summer with the bit bat, has developed a Tris Speaker flashing streak. He makes a belting catch most every game now.
Political advertising must bear a real signature with name and capacity and not be signed as Committee. Postal rules require paid matter marks. The Wyoming State Tribune notes the Red’s season hinges on championship temperament amid ongoing coverage.
The text discusses how photographers affect baseball teams through group and individual pictures, noting confidence shifts and superstition. It cites incidents with the Cleveland Indians, Chicago Cubs, and Ray Chapman, and reflects on Moran’s 1919 Red moundsmen and the 1920 Flatbush pennant pursuit amid discipline and harmony issues.
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