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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1923
Page
8
La Crosse Normal kicks off basketball season hosting Winona while state teachers college foes in a crowded schedule. Keeler’s crew fields a strong lineup as fans anticipate a challenging year with extensive social events planned around home games.
In the Junior basketball league at J, the Robins captained by Olsen edged the Bobolinks 7 to 6 after a tense battle that saw late free throws decide the outcome. Debrane, Petersen and Wolf starred for the Snipes and Polar Bears defeated the Bulldozers 11 to 1 with Nelson scoring five goals.
The La Crosse Outdoor Sports Association launches its annual membership drive on Thursday. Morning canvassers must report at 10 at the chamber of commerce, with two groups adult and junior memberships at 1 and 50 cents. Report each building canvassed and promote skating at Pettibone. In New York, 42 Britton defeated a welterweight challenger in ten rounds.
CHICAGO reports Pacific coast expert Welker Cochran facing Will Hoppe in the 18.2 balkline billiards championship third 500 point block of a 1,300 point playoff. Hoppe leads 1,000 to 236 after two nights, Cochran must reach 1,084 to stay alive while Hoppe aims for the title and a possible challenger spot within sixty days.
After a desperate stretch, the Blackbirds defeated the Blue Jays in a three game series to move atop the standings. The Jays won one game against the Owls while the Swans, Snipes, and Pelicans also collected two or one wins, leaving a tight tie for second in the league.
A general meeting of the Crosen He Shae Throwers is set for tonight at 7 30 in the town rooms. Important matters include a request for funds to install two additional ronth rooms and the need to confirm finances for the membership tea ket. Attendance is urged to ensure a quorum and all members are expected to be present.
A chaotic boxing event turns grim as a promoter and manager detain a fighter after a rowdy night. Reports describe the scene at the venue, with spectators and officials noting tension and the mistaken belief of a planned aftermath.
A jumbled report lists an Eastern team set to meet Chicago in MLS action. The piece mentions players and results, including a heavyweight boxing result and a wrestling bout, with several garbled names and dates, highlighting sports events across cities.
Art Schwalbe posts a standout single game for the Madhens as the team and Blue Jays clash. The card notes three game best bowlers with 2R7 616 by the same player, and reports the Jays as the opposing team with a 620s score context.
Cohen's La Crosse Reimans defeated Alma Legion 46 to 33 in a basketball game. Evans from Alma and Vase for La Crosse led their teams with strong scoring, while Frederickson and Beresloued contributed key points for the Reimans. Stenn stood out for Alma in the loss.
The University of Minnesota football schedule for 1924 is filled after Ames joins for November 3, enabling Illinois at Minnesota on November 14. Coach Rob Zuppke approves the Ames signing as a first rate opponent the week before Minnesota faces his team. The eight game slate includes North Dakota, Purdue, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Ames, Vanderbilt, and a game at Minneapolis.
Johnny Williams and George Miller tied at 204 pins en alley Nn in a geese meet charity event. Donated by the Jehlon meat market, the ongoing tournament seeks the top score. Meanwhile Charles Lamb’s sister reportedly died after an illness on the 22nd.
In Chicago a boxing style recount notes Strangler Lewis retaining the world heavyweight title after defeating Joe Zickman of New Pegia. The match spanned five falls, with Lewis winning the first fall in 31 minutes and 21 seconds after three headshots. Details describe a multi fall bout and its decisive moments.
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