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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1921
Page
9
A fragmentary sports note states a trade involving eight players for a left handed pitcher set for today. The rough OCR mentions teams or individuals like Browns and Merioadie with unclear references. The readable items suggest a midseason roster move in baseball with emphasis on the southpaw hurler and multiple players being exchanged.
The article outlines coach Richards’s plans to overhaul the backfield and line for the 1922 season. It notes the loss of key players, the need to test reserves, and the challenge of filling positions on offense and defense. The piece mentions Captain Gaysandr and several candidates, with practice scrimmages and selection hurdles described as the team prepares for the upcoming year.
In New York Benny Leonard defeats Billy Gilligan in a heavyweight title claim. Midwestern action includes Ross beating Metre Lof Boston, Fritz Knipp stopping Ta?rieh, and Nose winning a decision over Burrell in St Louis.
Centre Eleven is set to face Arizona in San Diego on December 26 as part of a college basketball schedule. The report lists players and staff, noting Coach Myers and the team’s travel plans for the trip.
The WHS from Galesville edged out the visiting Gariesete in a close game, winning by a wide margin in the second period. The contest featured standout play from several players, with the home team maintaining a lead through critical runs and strong defense.
The Gopher Athletic Board voted to retain Dr. R. Cooke as head coach amid ongoing reorganizational changes at Taghaart University. Details of the decision were discussed, with emphasis on continuity and leadership following the restructuring.
In Milwaukee Wisconsin a boxing show features Premier bout talks with rival plans for a $6000 prize and a $75 prelim ride. Boxers Moore and Tate prepare for a decisive match under looming stakes as promoters tout a major night in the ring amid weight limits and city rules. Several bouts and officials are noted, with a headline focus on Moore’s chances and the event’s prominence in Wisconsin boxing.
Efforts are in progress for a ten round bout between Mike Gibbons and Mike O Dowd in St Paul Minnesota. The fight is billed as the battle of the two Mikes with both boxers described as ready though listed in uncertain condition. Gibbons manager sent a telegram to Hekerd in New York seeking a bout with the Phantom and Jay Wilson, middleweight champion, as the co main event.
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