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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1920
Page
9
Reading of a billiards report shows Cannefay and Layton in a championship chase. Clarence Trek and Olney are noted as contenders with scores and matches leading to a decisive finish this week.
New York Willie Hoppe, the 18.2 balk line champion, defeated Jack Schaefer of San Francisco 400 to 1 in the fifth game of the series. Hoppe, who has three victories and no losses, ran 339 in the fifth inning and finished the game in the tenth. Schaefer had limited chances as Hoppe displayed precise open table play and nursing shots along the rails.
Oakland observers report boxers demand proof of support beyond boxing amid city and board debates over boxing bouts and sports funding. The chaotic article blends rumors of prohibitions, upcoming events, and mixed figures in boxing culture with mentions of local clubs, a Seattle team, and rehab mentions, reflecting tense community action.
Marinello E M B and W B U cagers prepare for a Friday night clash at the local gymnasium after four weeks of workouts. The Marinello team promises stronger defense and a two game series with the Bookkeepers, while W B U has held weeklong practices, aiming for a decisive win. A preliminary match will feature the north side Bears and Walkovers.
San Francisco report notes the Pacific fleet football team has been disbanded and will not play Notre Dame on Christmas Day as scheduled. Lieut Commander Kaveney, U. S. Navy, announced the change, per the San Francisco Chronicle.
In a White League match at the La Crosse club Wednesday night the Vampires defeated the Builders while Warninger led the winners with two 200+ games totaling 593 points. Pioneers struggled, losing three straight to the Trailers, as Boyery led the Vampire tally with 479.
Knox College basketball begins the season Friday night facing the University of Wisconsin in Galesburg. Coach Barry returns four players from last year as Knox aims for a strong bid in the Big Ten conference. Knox also meets Ripon, this year’s Wisconsin state champions, on Saturday.
Milwaukee report shows Walter Krueske of the Elgin Six league team scoring 722 across three games in a schedule match with the Royal Printers isle. Krueske opened with 189, then 255, and 278, as teammates added 562 and 655. a near perfect score escaped in the final frame with a missed ten-pin and a remaining seventh frame pin.
South Bend doctors reported Notre Dame star George Gipp shows continued improvement after doctors decided against a blood transfusion. Over one hundred friends and students offered to donate blood to aid his condition as he spent the night in the hospital Tuesday.
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