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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1910
Page
12
The National Lawn Tennis Association directors have nearly decided not to challenge again for the Dwight F. Davis international trophy. This marks a shift in strategy after past efforts to reclaim the title.
Directors favor an annual England versus United States team struggle instead of the current tennis classic now held by Australia. An official announcement is expected after tonight's final meeting.
In Milwaukee a boxing revival brews as Wolgast and Moran flirt with a $10,000 winner take all bout. Promoters chase both fighters for a big local club match amid holiday interest and scrappers training for upcoming bouts including Battling Schultz vs Jack White. Mahmout to sign for a Zbyszko bout must stake at least $6,000 or accept a winner take all arrangement, per J H Herman.
The alumni five led by R Bradish C Bradish and Dahlgren defeated the high school team 35 to 24. Dahlgren scored the first basket and the alumni built a strong lead, finishing 18 to 9 at halftime and 35 to 24. Keeler, Stavrum and Dornbach helped the locals rally in the second half, but the veterans showed sound team play and sharp defense throughout the game.
A source notes that a fight with Mahmout would cancel all shows for the protege. Herman states the purse is under $6,000 and unacceptable, signaling a possible end to upcoming engagements.
A Fayetteville man recounts how his sister nearly died from consumption but was cured by Dr. King's New Discovery. He praises it as the best medicine for coughs colds la grippe asthma croup and bronchial troubles, with trial bottles free and guaranteed by O. T. Erhart.
The ten round boxing bout between Jack Goodman and Lew Powell ends with Goodman winning by a majority of critics. The match draws one of the largest crowds with a fast final stretch as Powell rallies late.
The estate of the late Thomas B. Jeffery, former head of the Kenosha automobile plant, shows a total value of 3 731 306 77 dollars in personal property and Kenosha real estate. The largest asset is a 2 007 346 dollar stake in Thomas B. Jeffery & Co., with additional holdings in Chicago and other cities.
A fragment notes Jest about Jacksmiths and a butcher, baker, and cate delicelistaker failing to amuse. The line hints at local humor and craft trades provoking little laughter.
Monte Attell, claiming the world bantam title, handed Billy Wagner of Chicago a beating over fifteen rounds in Tulsa. Attell was the aggressor from the opening bell and Wagner was on the defensive throughout the bout.
A terse remark asserts that no argument can defeat an ignor ant man, suggesting the ant man’s ignorance makes logical challenge futile. The line emphasizes stubborn miscomprehension and rhetorical persistence.
Erection of the world’s greatest steel ski scaffold was begun in Stoughton Wisconsin today. The planned tournament for January 2 is postponed to January 12 or 13. State officials will participate and the hope is to hold the national tournament of 1912 in this city.
A man offers empty compliments after meals to mask fullness. The behavior suggests social habit rather than genuine praise.
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