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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1914
Page
8
Duluth promoter Mike Collins announced Eddie McGoorty will box Mike Gibbons in Hudson on January 18 after accepting terms arranged by McGoorty’s manager James Lullen. McGoorty is from Oshkosh Wisconsin.
Featherweight champion Kilbane fought six rounds here last night against local Willie Houck and controlled the bout at will but failed to score a knockout. Despite Kilbane’s dominance the event drew little enthusiasm due to lack of financial backing.
President Ban Johnson of the American league avoided confirming Colonel Jacob Ruppert and associates have bought the New York Yankees for about 450000. He signaled the deal was near completion and joked that Moguls Gilmore and Weeghman traveled to French Lick Springs to hear Ruppert’s decision. Johnson denied Connie Mack would manage the farm next season.
The article notes that all Australian states have iron ore supplies with New South Wales possessing the richest deposits.
Gunboat Smith and Jim Coffey prepare for a ten round bout at Madison Square Garden with the winner to meet Jess Willard in January. Kid Graves faces Jack Toland at Broadway Sporting Club in Brooklyn. Longacre Club opened with Beecher vs Hommey, Beecher leading.
New Orleans fighter Joe Mandot fought Brooklyn's Frank Callahan in eight rounds at Memphis last night. Critics said Mandot delivered a stiff mauling but the referee scored a draw as Callahan struggled in the final rounds.
Harry Donahue of Pekin Illinois faced Milburn Saylor of Indianapolis in Peoria last night. Saylor defeated Donahue with a knockout in the ninth round ending the bout.
Frankie Burns of Jersey City announced he would claim the bantam title if Kid Williams cannot defend. Burns outboxed Chick Hayes of Indianapolis in a bout stopped in the thirteenth round, with the referee ruling Burns the winner.
In Kenosha Wisconsin Charley White defeated Jimmy Murphy by knockout in the second round after a heated exchange. The fight was billed as a real scrap but ended early as White regained control.
Buffalo report says Mike Gibbons of St Paul known as the phantom of the boxing game won a ten round bout by knockout against Brennan last night in Buffalo.
The article notes that between thirty and forty thousand Sicilians leave Palermo for the United States annually and, over time, most eventually return home or visit.
LaCrosse Ten Pin Bowling leaders the Gunds post a 28 point gain from last week while losing only one of twelve. Theo Thompson leads with a 194 average for the Cubs and A S Ulrich sits second with 189. Gunds hold team averages at 172 as Paulson posts a 255 high in the week. Schedule follows: Dec 15 Gunds vs Eagles No 2. Dec 16 Nelson Clothing Co vs Cubs. Dec 17 Eagles No 1 vs Lotus. Dec 18 La Crosse Club vs S and S.
The Masquers Dramatic club presents A Rose of Plymouth Town a four act comedy drama about seventeenth century life in the American colonies at La Crosse high school Thursday evening. Edith Weisbord leads as Rose with James McKivergan as Garrett Foster. Miss Constance directs. Tickets on sale and reservations begin tomorrow at the high school.
State Veterinarian O H Eliason says the foot and mouth epizootic in Wisconsin is under control after twenty one herds were wiped out. All were killed except one near Delavan where twenty five cattle will be slaughtered immediately. Value of animals slaughtered estimated at $80000 with cases down to three in seven days across Dane Brown Langlade Lincoln Rock Waukesha Racine Kenosha Walworth Jefferson and Green counties.
A Kansas City Star quote features Sackville McKnott urging a boy to imitate an eminent philanthropist who began as a messenger. The message notes that using opportunities can lead to wealth and, paradoxically, notoriety.
Kings Gus Tav of Sweden Haakon of Norway and Frederick of Denmark will meet in Malmö Friday with foreign ministers to discuss the European war. They will address neutrality maintenance and economic strains from Germany's confiscation of neutral shipping and mine laying.
Reports from official circles say not one of the mines stranded on the Dutch coast since the war began is German. The mines are described as English, with eight Dutch and four French mines noted as well.
To curb damp rot and mold in books during wet periods, place a few drops of lavender oil and Canada balsam in the back corner of each bookshelf. This practice helps inhibit moisture buildup and keeps volumes fresh.
Independence defeated Galesville 31 to 20 to gain its second win of the season. Trailing 14 to 4 at halftime, the locals rallied in the second half behind Capt. Wiemer who scored five field goals and seven free throws. Gordon starred for Galesville. Dahl officiated.
A compact reflection on education from Ruskin arguing that reading and writing only count as education if they cultivate kindness toward all creatures. The quote emphasizes moral growth over rote literacy.
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