Hoppe and Morningstar Agree to 1500-Point Match
Willie Hoppe and Ora Morningstar each posted 250 to play a 1500 point match at the 18.2 game in New York. They met this afternoon and resolved minor points from their prior encounter. Future title matches will be three nights of 500 points each. Geo Slosson offered bets of 500 or 1000 to be winner take all and would join later if Hoppe wins.
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New York
Willie Hoppe
Ora Morningstar
Geo. Slosson
Slosson
Preventing Croup with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
A home remedy claim states that giving Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at first hoarseness or when a croupy cough appears can prevent an attack and is a certain cure that never fails.
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Chamberlain
Wisconsin Amateur Billiardists Plan Thursday Meeting
The Wisconsin Amateur Billiard Association calls a Thursday night meeting at Coleman's Academy Milwaukee to set dates for state championships in three cushions and 14-2 balkline. Officers appear likely to be re-elected. notable players from Madison Oshkosh Appleton Green Bay and Milwaukee listed for expected entries. James N. Brown leaves the state, leaving room for entrants such as Elmslie Morton Wyler Curtis Schoener White and Williams to compete.
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Wisconsin Amateur Billiard Association
Coleman's
Academy
Milwaukee
James N. Brown
Elmslie
Morton
Madison
Miller
Oshkosh
Douglas
Appleton
Eagles
Green Bay
Ben Wyler
C. Schoener
W. White
M. Williams
T. F. Moore
Charles Schweizer
la Crosse
E. M. Douglas
C. B. Curtis
A. D. Grider
Schweizer
Miwaukee
la Crohsse
Bohemians Beat Sixth Warders In Fast Basketball Game
The Bohemian school team defeated Sixth Warders 8 to ? at the Bohemians hall. C Beranek starred for Bohemians with guards C Beranek and A Bruha, center J Spika, and forwards J Statex and E Tikal.
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Bohemians
C. Beranek
A. Bruha
J. Spika
J. Statex
E. Tikal
Bodega Annex Hosts Nearing Tourney Finish
The Bodega Annex billiard hall hosts a nearly finished tournament with several players leading as final rounds loom. Yesterday’s matches included competitive showdowns amid a field where the winner is still uncertain.
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Bodega Annex Billiard Hall
Judge Higbee Leaves Viroqua For Eau Claire Court
Judge E C Higbee completed most jury work at Viroqua and left for Eau Claire to hold court for Judge O Neill this week. Remaining cases will be heard in La Crosse in January.
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E. C. Higbee
Viroqua
Eau Claire
O'Neil
Higbee
la Crosse
Lake Shore line collision near Cleveland kills six
A Lake Shore No. 1 train from New York to Chicago collided with a switch engine in Cleveland near Union Station after Engineer Adams failed to see the switch lights in time. Five passengers died and one was fatally injured, with others bruised and cut.
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Lake Shore
Cleveland
Adams
New York
Chicago
Union Station
After a Man Reaches Forty Interest Wanes in Picnics
A remark notes that once a man passes forty, his enthusiasm for picnics fades. The line implies a shift in leisure priorities with age.
Pink Seeks Fondy Berth in Wisconsin-Illinois League
Rockford December report shows Oshkosh with nine new players and active signings led by E. L. Burwell who forwarded contracts for Beck Collins and others. Fond du Lac reorganizes under new officers as Pink Hawley Kirwan and others contend for manager position. Appleton signs David Memming to fill shortstop vacancy.
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Rockford
Ill
Oshkosh
E. L. Burwell
BE. Kinkler
M. Williams
E. W. Lambing
L. F. Sartlett
N. H. Beck
E. F. Bernhard
H. G. Wilkinson
Charles F. Moss
T. L. Boyle
H. J. Furstnaw
A. G. Dana
L. E. McKinnon
Appleton Club
David Memming
Ed Mabie Wins Declamatory Victory at High School Event
In a top declamatory contest at Lincoln Douglas Debating Society Fun Evening Ed Mabie won first prize delivering The Boy Orator of Zepata City. Irving Teuter took second with Gentleman the King Gardner Withrow and Verne Robinson placed third and fourth representing Wendell Phillips club.
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Lincoln Douglas Debating Society
Wendell Phillips Club
Ed Mabie
Zepata City
Irving Teuter
Lincoln Douglass
Gardner Withrow
Verne Robinson
Wendell Phillips
Rev. Lowe
Coate and
Hayden
Mabie
Teuter
King
Withrow
Camp
Robinson
Jean Val Jean
La Crosse Girl Rejoined Chicago Move After Father’s Death
A La Crosse girl who had lived here for eight years moved to Chicago with her mother Mrs John McGovern and five sisters following their father’s death. The family left La Crosse due to his passing.
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la Crosse
John McGovern
Chicago
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Mantle
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Ossess
Charles Bell
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Jim H. Rutherford
Hank
C. H. Schweizer
E. W. Grove
Peterson
Dumke
George Rose
Gus Rose
Walter Rose
Anderson Wads
Byington
Judge Higbee
Hawley
Carl Bond
Fond du Lac
M’govern
Anna McGovern
St. Joseph Cathedral
Gardner
L.C. Smith & Bros
L. C. Smith & Bros. Typewriter Company
Cedar ST
ST. Paul, Minn
Wis
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