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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1912
Page
10
Cleveland reports Larry Lajoie, second baseman for the Naps, likely to be replaced by Olson at shortstop next year. Olson is wintering in San Diego as second baseman while Lajoie’s Cleveland contract expired and Nap management may seek a salary cut prompting Lajoie to quit the sport.
Chicago December 19 White Sox park is to be expanded to seat 45 000 fans Charles A Comiskey president of the Sox plans to buy land adjacent to the field and construct added double decked pavilions He says the project will yield the largest baseball park in the world with a seat for every fan.
Cincinnati President August Herrmann says Frank Chance has not been released by the Reds and will not assume the New York manager post. The hubbub followed Joe Tinker’s trade to Cincinnati, with Chance linked to New York but no official agreement disclosed.
Kansas City Dec 19 Fred Clarke Pirates manager met with Johnny Kling former Boston manager about catching for Pittsburgh next season Kling has the offer and would join any team in the league if he returns to baseball Clarke aims to load up with stars and start the season strong Bresnahan contract dispute with St Louis may delay his status until the Cardinals case is resolved.
At the New York office of President Farrell the expected deal to have Frank Chance manage the Highlanders next year was denied. Farrell’s secretary said Chance has been released by President Herrmann of the Cincinnati club, with no further comment available.
Chicago reports that Ban Johnson, American League president, says he has not seen official word that Roy Chance was released by Herrmann or that Farrell can negotiate. Johnson says his info comes only from newspaper reports and he has not heard of an unconditional release. Cubs president Murphy also declines to discuss the case with Cincinnati.
In the village exchange a man wounded at a prior shoot confronts a sportsman. The villager recalls compensation was given then and asks for early payment before today’s outing.
Miss Cordelia Codd aged 17 of Watersmeet was arraigned in Menominee County justice court for forging and cashing a $74.85 endorsement on a check. She admitted stealing the check from John Carlson of Hermansville, where she was a guest, and discarded the money after reading a report of forged cases.
Mrs. George W. LaBranche daughter of jeweler George R. Holmes was shot at in Holmes 415 Robert Street home just after 4 am. The intruder searched through Holmes clothes and escaped with six dollars.
Five Black Duck youths were injured in a late yesterday automobile wreck near Black Duck Minnesota. One was said to be in critical condition as the car attempted to speed up a hill and lost control, turning over.
Jack Denning of New York and Tommy Gavigan of Cleveland meet for twelve rounds to settle a prior draw from Akron. They are described as the most scientific middleweights, with Denning one of the few to beat Mike Gibbons besides Eddie McGoorty.
New York reports show Davis appeared on the streets badly battered after his fight with Soldier Kearns. Kearns delivered a terrific first round knockout, ending the bout in the opening round.
Philadelphia officials and the Quaker City Motor club pursue a Vanderbilt cup race at Fairmount park in early fall. The project seeks a permit from the park commission with the American Automobile association backing the plan.
Minneapolis civic group launches campaign to erase the Minnesota Transfer railway the Minneapolis Eastern the Minneapolis Western and the Railway Transfer company in a citywide effort announced yesterday morning.
Tomorrow evening at the normal gym two games unfold with the alumni Griffin Sloggy Huber and Hyde facing Normal regulars. University athletes will test the stripling high school lads as fans pack the gym. Normal football men received mono grams from Coach Carter led by Captain Roberts and a list of awardees.
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