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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1912
Page
12
Barratt O Hara lieutenant governor elect of Illinois said he would use his influence in the coming legislature to revive boxing in the state. He started a series of boxing lessons today with Harry Forbes former bantamweight champion as he aims to become more proficient in the sport.
Paris Dec 10 The French Athletic association probes charges of professionalism against Reginald Philbrook of Portland Oregon and Notre Dame alum now playing in Marseilles. Disqualification likely follows the inquiry. Philbrook was a member of the American Olympic team.
Local heavyweight Charles Cutler pinned Cuban rival Jila Vincent after 58 minutes and 22 seconds using a toe hold. Vincent injured his leg and refused to continue the bout. a doctor attended the injury check.
The Cuban's leg injury appears minor as he returns to action. Cutler secured his second fall in one hour forty minutes using a body lock to gain the win.
A new public bench in Midhurst Sussex carries the inscription This seat is provided by the vicar for old people and children, and not for men who are born tired highlighting local humor about public amenities and community spaces.
In Los Angeles Tom McCarey promotes a white heavyweight elimination match at Vernon. Jim Flynn, about 190 pounds, faces Luther McCarty, heavier by about fifteen pounds, in a twenty round bout judged by Charles Eyton. Public sentiment favors Flynn as McCarty’s defense is viewed as weak against Flynn’s relentless pressure.
The National League board prepared to refer Bresnahan contract dispute to Missouri courts while preserving his playing status. They planned to resolve the matter to favor Bresnahan as much as possible without harming St. Louis owners. The only other business was electing a president, with Lynch expected to win unanimously.
Morrison will captain the Tigers cross country team next year becoming the first second-year man to hold the honor in many years. He comes from Big Run Pennsylvania and is believed to have earned the recognition for athletic achievement in college.
The body of a sailor was found in the river this morning cut to pieces and sewn up in a sack. The circumstances seem to preclude any suspicion of death by own action. Police say foul play is suspected.
In Chicago on December 10, major American League magnates gathered for the upcoming league meeting. Fielder Jones and Robert McRoy, linked to Boston Red Sox and Chicago White Sox respectively, engaged with local baseball men. McRoy rejected Boston mayoral demands and stated he would not resign. President Ban Johnson denied talks on Jones’ possibly managing York Highlanders, noting any negotiations would require Comiskey and Farrell approval.
The will of the late John T. Brush dated yesterday afternoon leaves major shares in the New York National League baseball club to a committee of N Ashley Lloyd of Cincinnati and Harry N Hemn of Indianapolis to administer for the benefit of Mrs Elsie Lombard Brush the widow, Natalie Lombard Brush and Mrs Eleanor Brush Hempstead, a daughter by Brush first wife.
London rocked as Johnny Summers defeats former champion Sid Burns on points to claim the English welterweight crown. The win follows a decisive bout held last night in London.
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