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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1913
Page
9
In London a note on Sir Thomas Lipton's America's Cup challenger Shamrock IV asks how large the yacht will be, reflecting speculation on its ultimate dimensions and design.
The Times reports possible April launch of a yacht with an abnormal sail spread. In Chicago, undergraduates and alumni react to the Maroon athletic board’s rejection of Harvard’s 1914 football bid, halting anticipated east west inter sectional games. Jesse Willard drops from White Hope class after a dull Morris bout. Al Palzer retires to Iowa. In New York, Jim Corbett’s Bay Side home catches fire. he douses the blaze, saving the house and valuables.
Ann Arbor report states Hai mie Haimbaugh, renowned Michigan distance runner, will resume schooling at the start of the second semester in February. His return assures the Wolverine two mile track squad from last year remains intact and strong for the season.
In Racine Wisconsin Matty McCue and Tom Bresnahan battled to a clean draw in a fiercely fought mill last night. Both fighters were aggressive from bell to bell and continued the momentum to the final bell, drawing praise as the best fight seen at the Racine club.
Sparta argues its season proves championship quality and offers to compare records with Oshkosh after Oshkosh refused neutral-site games and gate-share terms. Sparta notes defeats of Chippewa Falls and Grand Rapids while Oshkosh did not play them, suggesting Oshkosh forfeited the title by avoiding key rivals.
In New York at the six day bicycle race eight teams were tied at the 78th hour after covering 1579 miles and three laps. Kop sky and Keefe trailed with 1573 miles one lap behind. The leading teams included Veri and Broce Breton and Perchicot Walthour and Collins Root and McNamara Lawrence and Magin Halstead and Drobach Fogler and Houllet and Hill and Ryan.
Promoter Coffroth delayed the Willie Ritchie versus Harlem Tommy Murphy fight after both boxers weighed in. Ritchie was not in condition due to recent nose abscess surgery, while Murphy was ready to proceed.
In Racine Wisconsin Eddie Gordon defeated Jack Sorenson after a foul mishap when a corner man rubbed wintergreen in Sorenson's eyes. Sorenson was blinded and led from the ring after the fourth round. The bout was a preliminary to the McCue Bresnahan fight.
At the National League meeting in New York bids for Joe Tinker rise as Brooklyn caps at 30000 and Charles Murphy of the Cubs pledges to outbid. Giants secretary Foster says New York no longer pursues Tinker, leaving Brooklyn Philadelphia Pittsburgh and Chicago in contention with Tener presiding.
Joe Mandot of New Orleans defeated Canadian lightweight champion Patsy Drouillard at the Windsor Athletic Club, outpointing him in every round to boost his comeback bid and seek a bout with a top title chaser.
In Probate La Crosse County Wisconsin Letters of administration granted to Hans Jorstad creditors may file claims within six months from November 18 1913 and the court will examine all claims on May 19 1914 at 10 a m at the La Crosse Courthouse to adjust demands Dated November 18 1913 John Brindley County Judge James Thompson Attorney for Estate
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