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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1910
Page
8
Chicago June 1 Frank Gotch world champion wrestler declared he would defeat Zbyszko and quit the ring in tonight's championship match. Zbyszko vowed to pin Gotch twice, marking their second meeting after a prior bout in Buffalo.
The champion faced defeat when he failed to throw his opponent twice in the hour. Gotch plans a technical assault targeting the legs of the foreign challenger, noting the Pole is difficult to control at the shoulders and arms. Betting ranged from 5 to 1 against Gotch to even money. Five one fall preliminaries precede the main event, set for 9 35. Dick Fleming will be
American Association Milwaukee 1 Indianapolis 0 Kansas City Toledo waterlogged. American League Philadelphia 0 Boston 4 Detroit 3 St Louis 1 New York 5 Washington 1 Chicago Cleveland rain. National League New York 4 Philadelphia 2 Brooklyn 4 Boston 1 Lachanety Pitenamne rain Oshkosh 6 Fond du Lac 1 Rockford 6 Aurora 5 Madison 12 Racine 0 Appleton 3 Green Bay 2.
Milwaukee faces Indianapolis while Kansas City battles Toledo and St Paul meets Columbus. Minneapolis visits Louisville for American action and Philadelphia travels to Detroit. Washington takes on Cleveland. Chicago plays Boston, Pittsburgh visits Brooklyn, Cincinnati meets New York, and St Louis goes to Philadelphia.
The Tribune notes a highly anticipated wrestling match with two trained competitors. Officials expect the largest crowd ever at a wrestling event. The article highlights meticulous preparation and encourages readers to check Tribune Wants for details.
The Yankees defeated the Washingtonians as two runners came home on a two out triple in the seventh. The game highlighted a clutch swing driving in two men to seal the lead.
Detroit clinches the fourth game with St Louis 3 to 1 as Pernell shines on the mound and delivers decisive support. The series concludes with Detroit holding off St Louis in a straightforward win.
In a rugged early game at Superior Wisconsin the Outcasts fall 8 to 4 to La Crosse after a slow start. Notable for La Crosse are Ward Kuehn and Safford with multiple hits while Wolford, Krick and Dahlgren divide pitching duties for the loss.
Summary of a doubleheader style box with Duluth and Winona. Duluth’s 1 to 3 loss shows Sweeny and Altermott with two base hits and a man hitting a third base hit, while Winona posted three runs. Pitchers Thorson and Bzoskie worked, with Thorson striking out three and Bzoskie six. Errors and baserunners noted.
Red Wing defeats Rochester 7 to 4 after Johnson and McNeill struggle for the Manufacturers. Johnsonson, a hometown star, fanned three runs across, with McNeill held to late game hits as 1,000 fans celebrate Rube Johnson Day and the Lum ber plant pauses for the showcase.
In a late score roundup the wrap shows results: La Crosse 4, Superior 8. Winona 3, Duluth 1. Rochester 2, Red Wing 9. Eau Claire 3, Wausau 4 after 12 innings.
The schedule lists La Crosse visiting Superior, Winona at Duluth, Rochester at Red Wing, and Wausau at Eau Claire for tonight's games.
In a mixed box score, Rochester, Red Wing, and Rochester connections show two base hits by Dummer Gregory and a three base hit by Kelly. Johnson and McNeill pitched effective innings with several walks and strikeouts. Umpire Arundel oversaw the proceedings with game time of one hour and fifty minutes.
Stoney McGlynn yielded four hits as the Brew ers edged the Indians 1 to 0 in Indianapolis. Early runs were scarce with Milwaukee scoring a single tally in the seventh inning while McGlynn pitched a complete game shutout supported by Hardgrove Hig gins and Ludwig in the batteries.
A fragment shows results: Waterloo 4 Danville 3, Dubuque Bloomington 6 Davenport 3, Springfield 12. The incomplete note hints at a regional or league standings update with several city matches.
Today the Minny league pennant race shows Eau Claire Rochester and Wausau tied for first with 11 wins and 7 losses each. La Crosse sits sixth as teams chase the top spot amid a tight standings cluster.
W L League games include Aurora at Madison Racine at Rockford Oshkosh at Appleton and Green Bay at Fond du Lac reflect a regional schedule with multiple city pairings and venues.
New York reports Stanley Ketchel, the middleweight champion, survived a high speed joy ride that ended when his new car exploded after a gasoline mishap. The crash demolished the vehicle though Ketchel escaped serious injury and will resume training.
Tommy Burns and Sam Langford are signed for a 25 round Labor Day fight in Los Angeles at catch weights. Promoter Tom McCarey to pay Burns 15000 and Langford 10000 regardless of outcome. Langford to box Al Kaufman in San Francisco on June 8.
In June the San Francisco board of supervisors approved a permit for a July 4 boxing bout as tensions rise around Johnson and Corbett. Local figures like George Little accuse Johnson of danger while bets of up to $5,000 threaten a clash. Tex Rickard backs a fight as debates over who should box continue amid threats and bravado.
A brief note in a historical column challenges readers about error and accountability. The text uses a playful tone to urge cautious conclusions and invites scrutiny of presented facts.
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