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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1916
Page
9
Soldier Bartfield defeated Jimmy Flynn by stoppage in the sixth round of a ten round bout at the Military Athletic club on Monday night in New York.
The Wonewoc Rexalls defeated the Ontario Stars 72 to 13 in a basketball game on the Wonewoc floor Saturday night.
In Racine Wisconsin December 19 Ritchie Mitchell of Milwaukee floored Joe Welling twice and won a ten round decision. Mitchell used a sharp left to dominate most rounds except the sixth and seventh where Welling steadied. The bout drew a full house as Mitchell emerged a possible lightweight champion.
New York December 19 The Brooklyn bout between Frank Moran of Pittsburgh and Gun Boat Smith degenerated into a farce as both fighters clubbed with little technique. The ten round match ended in a draw disappointing fight fans in a city of bout excitement.
Johnny Dundee the New York light weight outpointed Buck Flemming of Philadelphia over six rounds Monday night in Philadelphia.
United Press reports from Rio de Janeiro describe a sports culture dominated by imported games like football, horse racing, and rowing, with boxing as a notable exception. The Derby and Jockey clubs attract massive crowds, and Brazil’s athletic clubs host football derbies among Flamengo, Fluminense, Botafogo, and others. Soccer figures prominently, while sailing and tennis thrive in favorable climates, with baseball just starting to enter the Brazilian fan base.
New York December 19 Joe Tinker will be dropped from the Chicago Cubs roster as Manager Mitchell states he wants only young players and doubts Tinker will keep interest after being deposed. Weeghman and Mitchell offer unconditional release if an opportunity to manage elsewhere arises with Weeghman saying he will “take care” of Tinker if needed.
J Mique Malloy, owner of the Lotus alleys, came within one strike of a perfect 300, finishing with ten strikes for a 275 score on Monday night.
A meeting of the Business Men's bowling league is scheduled for four o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the Lotus alleys to discuss league affairs and upcoming events.
After a week of hard practice the normal school team prepares for Friday night’s game versus the La Crosse normal team of 1915. Captain Albert Meinert will wear an alumni uniform to help keep the champions whole as Elmer Wachter and other former standouts travel from Minnesota and the Twin Cities to join the match.
Report from Rome recounts a temporary truce where Italian and Austrian officers, blindfolded and using wigwag signals, met to discuss an explosive in civilized warfare. After negotiations, the parties returned to their trenches and hostilities resumed.
Twenty full cargoes of cotton have been booked for shipment to Bremen as soon as peace is declared or other events remove present obstacles. Hamburg America line announced it is open to freight engagements from the United States to Hamburg for shipment on resumption of regular service after peace.
Jimmie Wilde of London retained the world flyweight championship in London by knocking out Zulu Kid of Brooklyn in the eleventh round of a scheduled twenty. The bout occurred Monday afternoon with Wilde defending his title successfully.
A compact, aphoristic remark noting that true refinement comes from proper handling and effort rather than mishandling or rough treatment. It emphasizes discipline, patience, and constructive correction as paths to improvement.
Dr K R Palmer of Preston has leased office rooms in the First National bank building of Lanesboro and after Jan 1 will use them as dental offices. Four generations were photographed by local artist Bue, featuring Mr and Mrs Charles Knudson their son and daughter-in-law and the infant.
Joseph Romero known as Young Joe Rivers died Monday night in the National Athletic club dressing rooms after a sixth round knockout delivered by Jack Bratton of California in a ten round semi-windup fight.
Food control began in England as of Monday with regulations limiting meals met in a tolerant, unconcerned spirit described as schoolboy good humor by observers in London.
Manager Mique Malloy issued the last call for entries for the city handicap tournament at Lotus Alleys during the holidays. Entries must be received by Saturday closing time. The tournament is expected to produce material for the annual Tri States Knights of Columbus meet.
The YMCA plans a New Year celebration with an evening gymnastic meet in the association gym and two City league indoor baseball games in the afternoon. The association orchestra will accompany the gymnastic exhibition.
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