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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1912
Page
12
Samuel Hayes of Neillsville Minnesota has lost his memory after an automobile smashup near Climax Minnesota. He cannot recall past events and forgets immediately what is said to him.
Chicago December 14 Frank Farrell owner of the New York American League team said he expects to hire Frank Chance as manager of the Highlanders. Farrell plans negotiations and predicts Chance will be the real manager and possibly the highest paid, surpassing McGraw at $18 000. Farrell spoke after the league meeting in Chicago.
Johnny Sommers, newly crowned England welterweight champion after beating Sid Burns on points, weighs a trip to the United States to meet leading American welterweights.
A lively event delivered exactly what attendees sought with high energy and joyful mood. Organizers report strong turnout and positive feedback from participants and spectators alike.
August R. Fisk of Woodstock Vermont married Mrs Barbara Knight nee Barbara Knight formerly of New York. The ceremony was rushed by court permission waiving the five day waiting rule to wed before Vermont Governor Fletcher signs a bill making future divorces in that state subject to bigamy charges.
Major league leaders appear on the field or coaching lines while few will serve strictly from the bench. Jake Stahl of the world champions may join Connie Mack as the only true bench managers if he quits playing, with George Stallings likely the sole strictly bench leader in the National League.
In Cleveland Jim Savage the New York lifeguard and amateur heavyweight champion out pointed Dan Daly in a twelve round elimination bout. Savage weighed 183 pounds and Daly 216, with Savage landing blows but not floorPrime. A later Cleveland Athletic Club bout between Knockout Sweeney and Battling Schultz ended in a draw after a groggy third round and strong twelfth.
In Madison Mills Virginia on December 14 a town touts the only baseball team composed entirely of brothers. The Gillums are the players with the father as manager. the oldest is 42 and the youngest 16. They seek a summer series to contest a championship if another such sibling unit exists.
Notice from the county board committee invites bids for furnishing proper surety bonds for county officers for terms starting January and ending two or three years later. Listed: County Treasurer 50000, County Clerk 2000, Sheriff 5000, District Attorney 1000, Register of Deeds 3000, Coroner 500, County Surveyor 500, Superintendent of Poor 1000. Bids due 2 PM December 18 1912. right to reject bids reserved.
The six day race at Madison Square Garden began in relentless pace after 1 am with many accidents including Grassy Ryan’s broken collarbone and Bobby Walthour's withdrawal due to injuries. Judges fined Collins 25 dollars over a disputed lap as crowds blamed managers for gate fears.
Joe Rivers the Mexican lightweight champion has accepted a 12 round bout with Phil Brock in Cleveland around January 11. Rivers will receive $3000 and both fighters weigh in at 133 pounds at 6 p m.
Bobby Lynch former Notre Dame star shortstop and former Wisconsin Illinois league manager was named manager of the Green Bay club. He signed a contract offered by president Frank E Murphy after prior negotiations and is welcomed by local fans in Green Bay Wisconsin.
State of Wisconsin summons in La Crosse County Circuit Court names George E Armour McCoy as plaintiff and Bridget Laura Ettie Armour McCoy as defendant. Defendant must appear within twenty days after service to defend. failure to do so may lead to judgment by default. Plaintiff's attorney L Kleeb er files address in La Crosse Wisconsin.
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