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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1923
Page
14
Griffith urges prominent athletics in education as vital to university life. He cites football programs as a force shaping democracy and moral training, arguing sport fosters life skills beyond academics and strengthens community.
Carroll coach Armstrong unveils a busy schedule with games at Beloit Milton and Ripon and home dates against Lawrence Transylvania and Centre Aville. He notes his past as a captain at Transylvania and aims to beat an old rival while preparing for a full season.
Lake Placid N Y Jon Moore of New York won the off metre vote and Valentine Bialis of Lake Placid placed first in the 1590 meter event in the final tryout for the Olympic speed skating team Saturday afternoon. Moore nearly tied the world amateur record in the 500 meter and Bialis showing endurance led the longer race before a 4000 meter heat was halted by a burst water pipe soaking skaters.
New Orleans lightweight Pal Moran meets Waterbury's Johnny Grusko in a 12 round elimination bout next Friday at Madison Square Garden. The winner advances toward the welterweight elimination series and a possible shot at Benny Leonard's title.
Billy Miske, heavyweight boxer from Saint Paul, is hospitalized in Minneapolis with Brights disease. He spent a restless Saturday in the hospital, and doctors report no improvement with only a slight chance of recovery.
Rumors circulate that Tex Rickard plans to quit boxing in New York soon. Reports note limited profitability of New York ventures, possible move to New Jersey, and Rickard’s stance on matching Georges Carpentier. The piece discusses political influence on boxing and potential shifts in promoters and venues.
The irregular OCR notes an upcoming basketball cage season at La Grosse Normal School beginning January 12 with a schedule including a game against Mil Vincent Soran and practice details. It references Coach Keeler and players in a period newspaper tone, though many names are garbled.
Officials urge skaters to keep off the Perlitinve rink as crews work to clear thick snow and rough patches from the storage wall. The Wodie rink will be skated only after a smooth surface is restored to ensure safety.
Washington reports the government concedes only one question is fit for review in the Delaney appeal. The issue is whether Federal Judge Evans in the circuit court of appeals was disqualified when ruling on a Burke indictment motion. All other appeal questions are urged to be dismissed.
In Minneapolis Minnesota the Minnesota Gophers defeated Grinnell College 25 to 19 in a slow basketball game Saturday night. Elwood Wirts of Chicago Cubs was released to Beaumont.
The weather bureau announced that winter is approaching and a war department report claimed a major pin of its type was demonstrated to the world while denying details of a cartel scandal. A protectively cautious note touched American electric and metal sectors with regional implications.
The readable text discusses rare prints by Ute dn Camu and a total of 3915 entries. It mentions private justice and a tower, with references to hooks, a Lapenta, and theories about dul. The legible portion suggests a description of a collection or catalog and its quantities.
The Sport Mirror notes cold weather signals a full La Crosse winter for skating hockey and ice festivals led by Pettibone lagoon activities. Local grads and visitors fill pages with names and plans as leagues form at the YMCA and city parks, promising a busy winter schedule.
Dr Sun Yat-sen, head of the South China government, ordered customs collected at Canton held to his directive. The reply was sent by the commissioner of customs, with the nature of the response still unknown. Also notes experiments on snakes for study, detailing ether anesthesia on copperhead and rattlesnake specimens.
Walter Camp notes the anticipated showdown on the Pacific coast between the University of Washington and Navy, both teams recently defeated but still highly regarded. He analyzes coaching plans, strengths, and potential weaknesses, with Washington favored but cautions about Navy’s kicking and tactical deception.
The Amateur Athletic Union announced that college associations within the American Olympic Committee may stage preliminary Olympic tryouts. The intercollegiate A A U, Western Conference, Pacific Coast Conference and National Collegiate A A U plan will treat annual track and field meets as preliminaries, sending event winners to final tryouts at Harvard Stadium on June 13 and 14.
New York The United States Golf Association will keep the present standard ball at its annual meeting in New York. Officials report no change to the rule, though consideration was given to slotted or punched clubs. A prior allowance on stamped times remains under review, with a potential future discussion expected.
New York report says Willie Riitola, famed distance runner, is in good amateur standing in the United States and has notified Finnish authorities he will return to compete for Finland in the 1924 Olympic Games. Frederick Rubien, secretary of the AAU and AOC, confirms the final step in the case.
Detroit report says state boxing commissioner Louis Pires ordered Grand Rapids promoters to cancel the ten round bout between Battling Siki and Joe Lohman set for New Year’s Day. Siki’s performances were criticized as unsatisfactory and Michigan will not host matches with him as a principal fighter.
Minneapolis Minn. Mike Kelly manager of the Millers started plans for the 1934 season by placing fifteen players from the locals and St Joseph on waivers. This leaves twelve players on the Minneapolis squad for next season.
St Paul Mine. John W Morton president of the American Association ball club says he will sell the Saints if the price is right. Morton denies rumors that Kid Gleason, former Chicago White Sox manager, would buy a part interest in the Saints.
Johnny Dundees defense of the junior lightweight title may match Sammy Mandell in New York City against Dundee in Rockford. Mandell reportedly arrived Saturday to begin negotiations for the bout and fight details remain unsettled.
The Pittsburgh Pirates will train in Paso Robles, California from February 27 to March 19. They will play a series of exhibition games against Pacific Coast, National Association, American Association and Southern League teams before the season opens on April 15. Also notes stage superstitions about cotton as good luck for actors and actresses.
Wisconsin coach Lowman confirms a ten day spring training tour for the Badgers through Mississippi and Alabama. Key players include captain Aschenbrenner and pitcher Hitiaow with a lineup built around freshmen showing through. Five games are set against Butler, Mississippi, Alabama, Mississippi A&M, and Arkansas, with dates in April and a Chicago venue to close the trip.
Charles Paddock, the world champion sprinter, said he will apply to the A A U for reinstatement so he can compete internationally only with A A U sanction. He asserts an Atlanta athlete is not a free agent and refuses to apologize for his statements about the organization in the ongoing dispute. He hopes to be eligible for the 1924 American Olympic team if reinstated.
National sprinting champion Joren Murchison is declared fit after an automobile crash in Philadelphia. He entered the 7? yard metropolitan sprint championship for Osceola club games on January and continues steady training for the Olympic team bid.
In Minneapolis Ming the Olympic ski jumping tryouts scheduled for January 1 were postponed to January 1 due to insufficient snow. Cross country events are slated for January 3. Heavy snow began today and is expected to permit holding the contests on the new dates as Olympic team members are selected.
Chicago White Sox announce spring activities will feature only major league clubs. Minor leaguers excluded from exhibition program. Camp planned at Winter Haven, Florida, around February 29.
British Open winner Misa-Arthur G Train ers and Jimmie Q Ockenden, holder of the French Open, prepare to face Lotis Montresort and John W Saunders in a Traverse and Ockenden led golf card. In another note, Ned McCartt of Syracuse Inter nationals is bought by the Omaha club for $5,000.
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