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'Trace Bombs In Football RiotLA CROSSE, Wis.—OJ-W -PoliceChief Herman Rick Mid today tearbomba thrown laat Monday_It in a not after a high arhooi football game were World War (I aouvenin brought home by the father of one of the boys.Rick declined to name the student who hurled the bombs but •aid the youth had admitted thro'v-j ing them. The police chief said he| was continuing an investigation todetermine who was responsible for damaging cars and throwing rocks Blame for the riot, termed “one of the worst in the city’s history,” was placed by Dr. R. W BardweU.city school superintendent, at 95per cent on adults and 5 per cent on high school student*.One store window was smashed, cars damaged, bonfires lighted androck and tear gas thrown.Bardwell said $100 was taken from the receipts of the mght football game between Afjuinas-Cen-tral to pay for damage to the ear of A. W. Thum, Eau Claire.Meanwhile, continuation of nighthigh school football games heredepended on conduct of fans at and after future games.The decision was announced by BardweU after a conference of city and school officials.Mayor Charles Beranek said the riot emphasised the need for a citycouth recreation center which will h# a numbfr oat topic in th** uprirg for a r*f*rendum.
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Racine Journal Times
Racine, Wisconsin, US
Sat, Oct 04, 1947
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