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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1923
Page
7
A fragmented report discusses alleged corruption around gate receipts in college football with mentions of Sindal Brewing, Princeton, Western Teams, and probing by unnamed officials. The text is garbled, but centers on financial improprieties affecting games and potential investigations.
A boxing bout featuring Villa 70 defends the title against Patsy Wallace. The event takes place Monday night with Panahpa and Herts as supporters. The report notes Villa 70's prior champion status and a decisive performance in the ring.
Vanderbilt meets old Tiger stars in a rare game as Princeton visits, despite shaky play and mixed results. The teams showcase veteran players and seek a demonstration of offensive depth in a tightly contested matchup.
Firpq headlines an exhibition boxing bout drawing attention to medical concerns as ringside officials monitor health alerts. The event highlights the unusual matchup and prompts cautious attendance amid ongoing health precautions.
The Hawaii University team with an unbeaten record faced Pomona College in Pasadena on Thanksgiving day. The star kicker posed in the hall performing a hula halakie before the game. The team wore hula costumes as omens of luck, while tension rose over a noted defeat.
Janesville hosts a large bowling tournament with 690 teams entered. The event, tied to Milwaukee and Wisconsin bowling scenes, attracts thousands of players and spectators, with grand plans and deadlines for team entries and local organization.
Paris financier Wertheimer arrives seeking a match race between the French three year old champion and American Zar owner Harry Sipelair. Wertheimer aims for a late September or early October race in France or America, promising a challenger for the laurels after a prior defeat of Enin.
John Sheehy, owner or worker at a cafe, died after a shooting at a liquor cafe. Police described a gunman opening fire, wounding others before taking his own life. The incident occurred amid chaotic moments and ongoing investigation by authorities.
Marquette five, known as the varsity, will meet Milwaukee Normal in the Marquette gymnasium. The schedule lists a game against Milwaukee Methodist on Wednesday night, December 17, followed by a later match with Wisconsin on December 19, all in Milwaukee.
Arcadia defeated Oshkosh with a decisive 40 to 1 score. The game details are limited by the damaged text but show Arcadia taking a strong lead and securing the win.
New York motor crash near Forsythe killed William Donovan known as Wild Bill Donovan a longtime baseball figure and manager. He led the New York Yankees in 1875 and later supervised Jersey City Philadelphia and New Haven clubs, with stints in Detroit and Brooklyn. his career spanned major and minor leagues.
A disordered clipping reports a prosecutor detained amid Saturday liquor raid actions in Illinges. It mentions an East St. Louis prohibition group chief leading cleansing efforts around Crawford events, with references to an extensive series and numerous persons.
In Scranton Pennsylvania twenty thousand workers in the Unison company mines in the local district will remain at work for a week while their grievances are adjusted. A meeting of the general mine committee favored postponement after a stirring speech by President Rinaldo Cappedini swayed opinions.
The Reichstag approved the full power bill by a 313 to 18 vote with near-unanimous backing from ruling parties. The measure grants plenary authority to the government for an extended period, enabling emergency actions and further suppression of opposition in response to the Ruhr crisis and related matters.
Army health officials report improved conditions at Inwest hospital as disease cases decline nationwide. Officials credit enhanced care protocols and staffing, noting lower infection rates and steadier patient flow across facilities.
La Crosse awaits the world bowling champion Jimmy Blouin for two exhibitions at the Arcade on Monday, December 17. Local bowler Johany Williams is expected to face him, with Blouin’s first pair around 4:20 PM and a second at 8:39 PM. The tour follows a Madison stop, drawing eager fans to a limited-seating event.
Mire. Skert sets a new alley mark at the Arcade with a 245 in a single game, surpassing Mrs. Siloway who held 231. Skert also wins the Montague Candy Company prize.
In New York the middleweight title scene heats up as Harry Greb and Gene Tunney prepared for a fifteen round decision fight at Madison Square Garden. Tunney edged Greb in their first and Greb reclaimed the crown in a rematch, with references to the champions and recent title changes involving Pittsburgh and Jolson Wilson.
Boston Mass report notes the Boston Athletic aggregation hockey team champions of the United States league, opening the eastern division season amid travel and misprints, with mentions of Moscow and Siberia imagery, and unclear coaching notes. Corvallis Oregon hosts two games as Hephe Dreecon Agehabit teams with Coach Rutherford prepare for Honolulu. U. Wisconsin cagers beat Millikin Madison Wis in season opener with decisive performance.
A large La Crosse crowd watched the team edge Winona in a 2696 match game. Schneeberger and Williams led with 22 and 1, while opponents included John Da Crosse and Fran Williams. After the game Emil Biltsin hosted a spread at his restaurant for visitors.
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