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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1910
Page
12
Sheriff John B Caldwell of Butler announces the six round bout will start with a prayer led by church workers from the United Presbyterian church. He plans to convert the event into a prayer meeting if law cannot stop the match next Saturday night in Butler.
Friday night the high school basketball team hosts a strong alumni five in the season’s second game. College stars R and C Bradish and former captain Swede Dahlgren headline a formidable alumni lineup with Larson Fowler Stavrum and Werner filling remaining spots. The grads must overcome poor early chemistry, while the high school squad seeks improvement after last Saturday’s solid effort and the week of practice.
Oklahoma City December 20 The governor elect Lee Cruce says he will not wear a dress suit or dance at his inaugural ball The elected chief declares he never learned to dance and will not risk a first lesson at the event He also notes he never wears a dress suit and sees no reason to start at the ball
London dispatch says Duke Abruzzi seeks an aeroplane dash to the North Pole and will confer with Commander Peary in America. Aviator Cagno will join if the attempt proceeds, using a Farman biplane and a Bl riot monoplane.
Ten years after Duke Abruzzi led a polar crossing to latitude 8 6 degrees 33 minutes north and set a record, he plans a bold ascent with two passenger planes and ample fuel. He has climbed Mount St Elias in Alaska and explored the Himalayas. peers doubt Peary will offer support.
Senator Beveridge of Indiana argues the American Tobacco Company used coupons to crush competition. He urges action on the anti-coupon bill and a report from the finance committee or a satisfactory explanation. No one is too poor to buy a Christmas Seal.
Fayetteville North Carolina resident A D McDonald recalls his sister's dangerous cough and consumption, cured completely by Dr King’s New Discovery. The remedy, praised for coughs colds la grippe asthma croup and bronchial troubles, is sold with trial bottles free and guarantees by O T Erhart.
Interest grows as high school girls prepare for a new basketball season. Last year’s squad won all games and candidates are vying for a strong five. Although no games are set yet, local rivalries are anticipated and many players remain from the previous year’s successful team.
A L Langtry secretary of the American Bowling Congress in Milwaukee says he will not run for the presidents job. He supports the re election of President Robert H Bryson of Indianapolis and will remain secretary.
Marty Cutler, longtime partner of John L. Sullivan, will fight local heavyweight Martin Byrne at a Milwaukee theatre on December 20. The bout caps an era of rugged prize fighting in the city as Byrne seeks an upset in front of a hometown crowd.
December 26 sees a 125 pound bout headlining the city’s first heavyweight contest since Klondike Cutler era. The match up features veteran Jim Barry in a nod to the past professional era.
Johnny Coulon defeated Earl Denning in five rounds at Memphis to defend his bantamweight title. Denning was knocked to the mat in the third from a left jaw shot and could not recover, despite a stubborn challenge.
Chicago December 20 Bugs Raymond a twirling boxer in the McGrews stable quits wrestling admitting he cannot shine as a star and will return to baseball after his defeat by local grappler Joe. He says wrestling is tougher than expected and he prefers baseball where at least he can avoid constant holds.
Fred Teane has been appointed manager of the Boston Nationals. The announcement came from President Ri Pha at the close of a club officials meeting.
The campaign manager urges residents to buy more supplies to boost totals and improve chances at a valuable city prize. The effort hinges on community support and timely purchases.
An advertisement from W. T. Irvine, Jeweler at 429 Main St, offers silver mesh bags as Christmas gifts. Prices range from $2.50 to $6.00, with the claim that theirs are the best and cheaper than anywhere else. Store hours include evenings until Christmas.
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