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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1920
Page
9
Mrs J C Hanson hosted a Kensington tea at Mrs J Williams home as a farewell for Mrs Williams who leaves for Drepon in about a week. Guests enjoyed summer flowers and a light afternoon in a prettily arranged setting.
The fourth game at Chicago ended 2 to 0 with Cincinnati scoring both runs in the fifth inning. Ring pitched for the Reds while Cicotte and Jackson misplayed two throws, contributing to the deliberate loss cited to grand jury witnesses.
Billy Maharg of Philadelphia says Cicotte linked to the gambling deal and Abe Attell headed the clique, alleging Attell delayed settlements to use funds for betting. The Reds beat Williams and Cicotte in four of the six games, giving Cincinnati the world title 10 to 5 in the final game.
Hodg Eller pitched a shutout and struck out the side in two innings in the fifth game. He totaled nine strikeouts, aiding Cincinnati to a 5 run victory with key hits from Eller Rath Daubert and Roush. The big innings saw four runs in the sixth as Daubert's bunt set up scoring, while Williams and Groh contributed with walks and a three-base hit.
Cicotte and Jackson were with the grand jury for hours on Friday and later detained briefly by detectives. Cicotte admitted that Maharg’s Philadelphia tale was substantially true and said Chick Gandil had double crossed them, with Attell allegedly holding out $100,000. Grand jury investigation will continue to uncover all aspects of baseball gambling linked to the Cubs and Phillies.
Word reached Cheyenne on the day of the death in Denver of the baby girl born to Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Lyons. The child had been in delicate health for some time and its passing was not unexpected. Mrs. Hugh McHugh, aunt of the deceased, received the message.
President Wilson took his first active part in the presidential campaign. Secretary Tumulty prepared the first of a series of White House documents on the league of nations and other public questions to support Governor Cox.
A. L. Stein, a Boy Scouts leader, reported his automobile Lizzie stolen Tuesday night from in front of the public school gymnasium while he conferred with his troops. The sheriff was notified. Wilfred Stefken, a Leader carrier, dislocated his left arm Tuesday evening while playing with friends.
The Pacific fleet battleships returned from the Hawaiian islands and begin battle practice at sea. Admiral Hugh H. Rodman praised the Islands cruise as delightful and noted a warm reception from inland communities and naval utilities.
Post mortem shows Nicholas Koleski special officer in moonshine cases was shot five times in head and body. His body found in a creek near here covered by planks and grass after being missing for days. Local moonshiner danger suspected as motive.
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