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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1920
Page
10
Winona Minnesota basketball squad hosts LaCrosse Normal quint in opener. Coach Muntin tweaks lineup including Lett at center Teummer for Wromford, Cole and Spubler at guard. Game set for 8 15 with both local teams in action and strong local interest.
The Women’s Bowling Club event at the Lolits alleys saw Mrs Vervhota lead with a high total around 85 in high games, while Mrs Leatt rolled 276 for second high. Other names include Mrs Ford and Drs Kivekbunch with various scores amid a list of participants.
In a messy OCR recap, the Cardinals defeated the Silverers as Benha led Ole with high score near 600 series, Kohlhouse added a 408, while Charlot Dittman and several teammates contributed in a game described with uncertain figures and handcaps.
A challenge issued by Peerless Maturet invites any five players in the city or surrounding Lowbs to play basketball. The challenger notes a weight around 150 pounds and welcomes anyone who knows the game, with communications directed to Don Kimball, manager, care of the La Crosseigh.
Mitchell South Dakota report: Bob Braus of Sioux Falls and Joho Karpounsari fell through a large window during a wrestling match, sending them into a nearby automobile. The bout lasted eleven minutes before the accident. Karpounsari suffered back lacerations and both were briefly treated. Braus escaped with scrapes and both were hospitalized.
In Chicago K M Landis and Fan Johnson president of the American League discussed empowering Landis to regulate baseball to curb gambling. They met in federal chamber after a two hour talk to outline a new agreement granting broad powers for the sport’s protection. The American League conference is set for New York in December with the National League following mid month.
George Gipp, Notre Dame football icon, grows weaker amid pneumonia and systemic infection after his late season return. Doctors at Saint Joseph's hospital report little chance of recovery as family members stay at his bedside. meanwhile supporters discuss a possible comeback by boxing champion Willard and notes on leadership trends from major schools.
Evans and Northwestern faculty, alumni, and student body favor retaining Elmer W. McDevitt as football coach. Evans suggested a new contract, the faculty committee recommended renewal, and President Walter Th. Scott is expected to approve. Seventeen players return with Jack Hathaway chosen captain for 1921.
Milwaukee Wis reports boxer Danny Kramer a bantamweight from Philadelphia will arrive Friday to finish training for his ten round bout with Frankie Schmenger. Also Wisconsin opens basketball with Knox College Friday in Madison. Lawrence College forms an L club to engage alumni and attract high school stars. A forty foot ski is under construction at the University of Wisconsin by Norwegian students. Ancient mirrors of Jewish women are described as brass.
Michigan football outlook for 1921 suggests a stronger squad with many veterans returning and a solid core in Goebel Cappon Johns Dunne Wilkon Vick. Coach Yost also relies on freshman standouts Roby Bipke and others to challenge for varsity berths as prospects for a Big Ten title grow.
The national three cushion billiard tournament playoff opens this afternoon with John Layton of New York vs Clarencé Jackson of Kansas City. Robert Cannefax of New York, the defending champion, faces Larton tonight in the decisive matches.
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