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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1911
Page
12
A Buffalo spectator shot himself during a football game after learning his wife had left him. Harry Mintz of Stockton, California, died in the arms of a player minutes after a bullet ended his life, fulfilling a fatal act of despair following a failed reconciliation attempt.
Chicago December 2. Tension rose as Western Conference members opened a meeting likely to confront Minnesota and Wisconsin over professionalism charges against Gopher captain Pickering. Minnesota and Illinois support ending summer baseball prohibition, but most Big Eight delegates reportedly oppose the move.
Yale football player Philbin is noted for maintaining a steady coal supply, reflecting practical readiness or maybe a humorous domestic detail included in a brief sports or lifestyle mention.
Jurgeson the Perth grappler cannot meet Young Egan because of minor injuries and will defer until mid month. Each wrestler must post 25 dollars forfeit by December 10 and 12 respectively, creating a side bet if both deposits are made. Gate receipts will be split 75 25 and final details to be announced soon for the Gateway City hall bout at Tenth and Hood.
New York December 2 The Aero Club of America will appoint a committee at its December 13 meeting to plan the 1912 international aviation meet under federation conditions. Indications point to a western site near Chicago. The international cup race distance will be increased from 87 to 117 miles.
The Wisconsin state tax commission completed the re assessment of King town Lincoln county showing a revised total of 117000 up from about 90000. The review was led by William Landraint Bayfield county supervisor of assessment with George Curtis Jr former state tax collector on the board. Re assessments also underway at Janesville and New London Wisconsin.
The Wisconsin 1911 high school championship remains undecided as Fort Atkinson withdraws from a Ripon game with West Green Bay. Oshkosh and West Green Bay are contenders, with West Green Bay favored by head-to-head and scoring edge. Thanksgiving results boosted Oshkosh's claim after a 11 to 0 win over Chippewa Falls.
Scranton, Pa. December 2 Hugh Jennings manager of the Detroit baseball team is in a critical condition following an auto accident near Gouldsboro. Also injured were Rev. P B Lynell and Mr and Mrs David Holden. The car plunged into the Lehigh river ten feet into the bed and overturned. Jennings remains unconscious and doctors fear for his recovery.
More than 100 entrants have signed up for the Irish-American Athletic club amateur boxing and wrestling tournament to be held next Tuesday and Thursday. The Olympic committee’s plan to send boxers and wrestlers to Stockholm has drawn many amateur stars to enter.
Chicago December 2 The Wisconsin football trainer Ike Bernstein is reportedly asked to resign by Athletic Director Ehler. Madison authorities blame Bernstein for a stale team poor condition while Bernstein’s friends say he is the scapegoat for the Chicago defeat by the Badgers.
A man and his wife each file for divorce in the same court as the judge considers which party has stronger grounds. The wordplay asks if Aviator Wright would break a record if he crashed into a phonograph.
The New York state boxing commission weighs a rule barring white fighters from facing black boxers in public bouts under the new law. Promoters favor blacks boxing among themselves for a Negro championship while white fighters seek a separate white title. Officials acknowledge public clamor and seek a remedy.
Ad Wolgast has passed the danger point says Dr. Pollard and other physicians at Clara Barton hospital. No complications are expected and doctors predict a rapid recovery.
The text notes that some structures may begin well without a formal dedication, suggesting a cautious or exploratory phase for new facilities or projects.
Chicago reports Professor Hosie condemns college demands on English teachers to teach classics as harming pupils. He spoke to the National Council of English Teachers meeting opened in the city. The fragment notes Brooklyn in first division but only in the National Billiard League.
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