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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1913
Page
8
Beloit College lost to the University of Chicago 28 to 13 in Beloit Wisconsin on Saturday night. The State Line five showed early fight in the first half but faded as the Maroons grew stronger.
George Slosson and Koji Yamada, the young Japanese billiardist, will begin their 2400 point match at 18.2 tonight. This is Yamada's first appearance here.
New Haven Jan 6 Captain Henry Ketcham says Yale will hire a paid coach for the first time. A five member committee including Walter Camp will select a graduate head coach for next fall under salary. The Yale athletic constitution limits coaches to one year terms.
The La Crosse Club billiard standings remain steady after the ninth week with Dow and Schweizer gaining in percentage and Lees dipping. Hough leads Class B with a 20 point gain as play slows but more games are expected, setting up playoffs and the championship in the last weeks of the month.
The Mississippi Valley Power Boat association hosts its second annual show in St Louis with exhibits from river cities. Boats range from rowboats with detachable motors to 45 foot cruisers and 200 horsepower racing engines. Delegates from about forty clubs across twenty seven states attend as sessions and a convention are planned midweek.
Teddy Tetzlaff and Barney Oldfield rebel against the American Automobile Association forming the Western Automobile Association. They plan a race under W A A auspices on the local speedway next Saturday and may be suspended by the A A A. The split threatens their eligibility for major events like the Indianapolis 500 and other road racing classics.
University of Chicago coach A A Stagg suspends winter athletic work and departs for the south due to ill health. Phil Comstock, former track champion, will assist Assistant Coach Page with the track program.
The Wisconsin La Crosse County Court will hold a special term at the Court House La Crosse on January 14 1913 at ten o'clock A M to consider Eddie Torkelson's application for appointment as administrator of Arselia Endresen late of La Crosse deceased. Court order by County Judge John Brindley. James Thompson attorney for estate.
GOES UNDER KNFE WASHINGTON, Jan. 6. John Henry, the Nationals star backstop, will have an operation today to remove a bit of cartilage from his left knee. He injured the knee last summer and has faced stiffness since. Specialists expect the procedure will restore suppleness.
Chicago January 6 Jess Willard’s boxing career looks good as an investment to four Chicago businessmen They may buy Willard from Charlie Cutler for 10000 dollars The four men would then handle full management of the heavyweight champion if terms are accepted and Willard agrees
Mexico City reports a formal charge of plotting a rebellion against Dr. Francisco Vasquez who is held by the government. The arrest caused a profound sensation and officials predicted more high profile detentions. No official statements clarified the nature of the alleged plotting or the administration's intentions.
Paris Jan 6 The dominant party torn between Premier Poincaire and ex Premier Ribot faces a Roosevelt Taft style contest as Jean Jaures socialist leader may hold the key ahead of January 17 Versailles election to choose a successor to President Fallieres.
Ten teams of top distance riders began an eight hour a day six day race at the Broadway auditorium in Buffalo New York. The course opens with riding at 2 30 pm each day as the event runs.
Five Des Moines firefighters were injured when a ladder collapsed and a roof caved in during a Gospel mission blaze. Two may not recover, three others remain hospitalized with injuries sustained late yesterday.
New York January 6 Roger Bresnahan will tear up his ironclad contract with Mrs Britton's St Louis club after securing a 320000 bank roll in a mutual agreement reached last Thursday He will relinquish claims to 40000 in salary for four seasons plus ten percent annual profits.
Chicago January 6 Joe Tinker manager of the Reds began a busy week of signings. Before his Oregon trip he hopes to land Cincinnati contracts for Mordecai Brown Johnny Kling and possibly Roger Bresnahan with three or four others. Brown appears certain to join. The Louisville exchange of Laudermilk for the three fingered pitcher is approved and Brown is inclined to sign with the Reds.
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