Emmy Gill to Fight Johnny Showers Next
Emmy Gill and Johnny Showers set for a main event in East Mo line Saturday. Western papers praise local fighter as the bout draws prominent boxing attention in La Crosse and nearby regions.
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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1922
Page
9
Emmy Gill and Johnny Showers set for a main event in East Mo line Saturday. Western papers praise local fighter as the bout draws prominent boxing attention in La Crosse and nearby regions.
Wisconsin athletics eyes possible successors to John Richards as coach. Names mentioned include Wiles of Ohio and Zuppee of Illinois. meeting expected to outline moves to hire a new coach while remaining noncommittal on a final choice.
In week three of the city tournament, Sheldon leads the standings ahead of Witten, Krebs, and others. Results note Gibson defeating Rett, Menehay winning, and other matches shaping the top positions as the event progresses.
A Badger executive will not attend the governors' meeting amid unclear conditions. The notice hints at regional discussions and a display of Wisconsin goods and products at an upcoming Wisconsin feature event.
A garbled item discusses standard bottle and label plans for Badger honey, with references to Wisconsin events and midwives. The unclear text hints at plans for a Thursday action and potential package handling, but specifics remain obscured.
Mrs William Lavell wins the Kratchwil Candy prize. Lavell led with a standout score of 20 points as winger for the team, delivering high-scoring play and earning top honors for the week.
A local diner advertises baked ham sandwiches and hot dogs from Milwaukee brand franks. The menu features baked ham and sausages served all day for 10 cents.
In La Crosse the Outdoor Sports Association canvass urges former members and potential supporters to buy a button on Main Street at Von Wald Redesman clothing or at the Tribune and Leader-Press office. Buttons help with winter Pettibone Jazoon upkeep and skating season kickoff.
Milwaukee boxer Mitchell leaves for Madison Square Garden in New York for a lightweight bout with Charlie White next Friday. He travels with his brothers manager Thilme Pinkey and Junior weight champ Fred, all of whom will be in Milwaukee box’s corner during the contest.
University of Wisconsin football coach John Richards announced he cannot be considered for reappointment for next year. Tom Jones, athletics director, stated the decision on Monday.
The La Crosse Tribune outlines a forthcoming basketball quiz covering disputed points in simple terms. It explains how officials determine ball possession after out of bounds, held balls, fouls, and player qualifications, using concise, readable queries and answers in a period newspaper voice.
Chicago news reports commissioner Landis denied Buck Weaver's request for reinstatement. Weaver, ex-Chicago White Sox third baseman, had admitted to being approached about throwing games in the 1919 World Series. He stated he refused and warned the pitcher Cicotte that the plan was foolish.
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