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La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1915

Page

8

Baltimore Feds threaten bolt for peace works

Baltimore attorneys rush to Chicago to press concessions from the federal organized baseball plan. They threaten to block dismissal of the suit in Judge Landis's court unless demands are met, aiming a high price for their franchise in a sale to the International league. The American Association will delay its activities until the agreement is sealed. Charles Weeghman proposes umpire training to fix missed calls.

Chicago Baltimore Federals Baltimore Organized baseball-Federal A. A American Association Chivington Cleveland Spiders Toledo Charles Thomas Charles Weeghman Cubs Spiders Weeghman Umps Charlie Weeghman

Judge dismisses mandamus petition to arrest deli owner

Milwaukee scene as Judge C A Fowler sitting in circuit court dismisses W L Kampman’s petition seeking a writ of mandamus to compel District Judge Page to issue a warrant for the arrest of Frank R Sheppard, a delicatessen store owner, for violating the Sunday closing order.

Milwaukee Wis C. A. Fowler Fond du Lac Williams W. L. Kampman Page Frank R. Sheppard

Local Holiday Visits Across Wisconsin and Iowa

Prairie du Chien resident Miss Anna Riley rests with her parents before New Year. John McLaughlin of Michel Brewing spends holidays with his parents at Elkader Iowa. John Wesley of Chicago visits his aunt Mrs. Siroky in Prairie du Chien. I B Keiser from St Charles La visiting Herman Keiser home during holidays. F E Garrow and wife join children in Madison. Henry Beach and wife unveil time with C B Case in Minneapolis. Robert Paris drives to Platteville with sister Mrs Billings and husband Mr Goodsell Billings.

Anna Riley la Crosse John McLaughlin Michel Brewing Company Elkader John Wesley Chicago Joseph Siroky I. B. Keiser St. Charles Ames Iowa Herman Keiser F. E. Garrow Madison Wis Henry Beach Minneapolis

Yale Grid Star Thomas Shevlin Dies at 34

Thomas Shevlin millionaire lumberman and Yale football All-American end 1901 05 died of pneumonia at 7 a m after a six day illness in Minneapolis He coached Yale last fall and won fame as a track and crew athlete He served as president of thirteen lumber firms and held bank directorships His widow Elizabeth Sherley survives with one child and two sisters born Muskegon Michigan and came to Minneapolis in 1882 He married in 1910?

Minneapolis Minn Thomas Shevlin Yale Shevlin B. W. Sippy Chicago Eli California First and Security National Bank of Muskagon Mich Elizabeth Sherley Louisville

Taft Attacks College Athletics in National Association Address

Former President Taft criticized the alumni system of signing preparatory stars and the taint of professionalism in college athletics during his address to the National Collegiate Athletic Association. The New York report notes the outspoken remarks and the buzz among athletic circles.

New York National Collegiate Athletic Association Taft

Indians fate to be decided by league magnates this afternoon

In Cleveland today Dec 29 the bankers committee overseeing Charles Somers business affairs has ruled Somers must exit baseball. American League president Johnson and other AL owners will meet with the bankers committee to decide the fate of the Indians.

Cleveland Ohio Indians Bankers Committee Charles Somers Somers Johnson

City bout halted by county sheriff’s ultimatum

Hammond Ind December 29. Sheriff Hen Whitaker closed the door on further boxing shows in the county after Chicago promoters announced the Kaye Brown versus Hammer match in Hammond tonight. Local promoters can still stage events within the county limits.

Hammond Ind Sheriff Hen Whitaker Chicago Kaye Brown-Hammer

Krieg Munger bout billed as one of La Crosse's greatest fights

Promoter Kannia predicts a classic clash between skill and stamina in the Krieg versus Munger bout at Yeomen hall tonight. Krieg finished sharp training by KOing Dan Honan in Marshfield, while Munger and Nicholson trained together. officials Duffy and Liginger are expected ringside.

la Crosse Tommy Krieg Ford Munger Kannia Ane Kannia A. C Yeomen Hall Munger Krieg Marshfield Dan Honan Oshkosh Young White Rudy Miller Chicago Tommy O'Neill Safford Nicholson George Duffy Walter L. Liginger State Athletic Commission Liginger

Kauff Declares Free Agent Status In Baseball Trade Talk

New York December 29 Benny Kauff is a free agent free to sign with the club offering the best terms according to a statement by John M Ward former Federal attorney Ward says Kauff had no contract with Brooklyn when he jumped to the Giants indicating an open market for his services

New York Benny Kauff John M. Ward Kauff Brooklyn Giants Ward

Bloom Edges Azevedo In Twelve-Round Bout

Phil Bloom of New York defeated Joe Azevedo of California in a close decision after twelve rounds at the boxing venue last night in Boston.

Boston Mass Phil Bloom New York Joe Azevedo California

St Paul Beats Duluth In Season Opener

Eight thousand fans watched St Paul defeat Duluth in the season opener at hockey. The crowd packed the arena as the new campaign began with a decisive win for St Paul.

ST. Paul Duluth ST. Paul, Minn

Arraign Deadman in L Anse on Sheriff Murder Charge

Jerome Wilson will be arraigned in L Anse Mich on the charge of murdering Deputy Sheriff Sam McGregor though he committed suicide weeks earlier. After the case is called it will be dismissed immediately.

L’anse, Mich Jerome Wilson Sam McGregor Wilson

Man May Be a Hero as a Lover Less as a Husband

Opinion notes that a man can be celebrated for romance while failing at marriage duties. Writers suggest social expectations shape how heroism is judged in intimate relationships.

Billiards results from Bodega Annex tournament

Arthur Ulrich aged 90 defeated Geo Hodge aged 85 by 90 to 76. Fred Affeldt aged 45 beat F L Parkhurst aged 75 by 58 to 45.

Arthur Ulrich Geo. Hodge Fred Affeldt F. L. Parkhurst

John Walter Brewing Co Incorporates in Wisconsin

The John Walter Brewing company of Eau Claire filed articles of incorporation with the secretary of state Madison on December 29. Capitalization is $600,000. Officers listed are John Walter president Alfred B. Loether secretary and George L Blum treasurer.

Madison, Wis John Walter Brewing Company Eau Claire John Walter Alfred B. Loether George L. Blum

Ritchie Beaten by Englishman in Welter Scrap

Ted Lewis of England defeated Willie Ritchie in ten rounds in New York last night. Lewis kept distance and absorbed Ritchie's counterattacks before delivering hard blows. Ritchie pressed back from seventh to tenth but could not turn the tide. Lewis was hailed as welterweight champion by promoters today.

New York Ted Lewis England Willie Ritchie Lewis Ritchie California

Gibbons and Ahearn Fight On Eighth St. Paul

The postponed Mike Gibbons versus Young Ahearn bout is set for January 8 at the St Paul Auditorium. The fight, rescheduled after Mike's illness, will occur in St Paul with fans eager for the clash between the two boxers.

Gibbons Ahearn ST. Paul St. Paul Auditorium Mike Gibbons-Young Ahearn Mike

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