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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1923
Page
5
The Twin City Red Sox defeated West Salem 10 2 in a Friday game. Roddy Elliot starred in right field with a three bagger and Minardo stole home for the Sox third run as West Salem faltered after early chances.
Cleveland wins 16 to 0 behind Pennock as Sherrod Smith knots the mound action and Brooklyn lefty Kuemper limits the Mhililelpin. The home nine advances late on a fielder’s choice in the final frame. Flauser Wimiplet and an infield out push runs across.
Miscellaneous game recaps and scattered player mentions from early 20th century box scores, including references to Tigers, Phillies, and other clubs. Fragmentary lines describe lineups, pitchers, and schedule snippets with sporadic team names and dates, reflecting a chaotic OCR page.
Great Falls Montana reports the looming failure of a boxing event as investors scramble to raise 5250,000 to fund the Jack Dempsey vs. Tom Gibbons bout. Stanton Trust & Savings Bank President P. Stanton pledges 585,000 to cover the remaining 559,070 after Kearns and local backers negotiate a late compromise.
Miss Anne Townsend and Miss Phyllis Walsh won the Maryland State doubles title defeating Mildred Willard and GC from Philadelphia. Tadolph Rude Mulhikrans of St Tayi earned the mu conference medal for top scholastic and athletic ability. Val. lely of Wisconsin dominated the half mile at an eastern star minor event at the University of Chicago.
Police were summoned to Claire Wisconsin after a woman climbed to a roof on her nicotine craving and could not descend. Fire department borrowed a ladder to reach her and officers reassured her before entry.
A western sports editor questions whether a batter who sprains at first base could be aided by a coach or manager to complete a circuit and score a home run. The piece weighs proper play, substitutions, and umpire discretion when an injured runner is in danger of missing a play.
In a game that goes beyond five innings and is forfeited, the records are treated as the game’s averages and marks. The pitcher’s box to home plate distance is 60 feet 6 inches. A catcher charged with a passed ball when failing to hold a delivered ball allows the batter to reach first or a baserunner to advance. All players who take part in the play are credited with an assist. Major leagues rule: a player removed in the first game of a double header is ineligible for the second.
Cincinnati defeated the defending champion Giants 3 to 0 as Luque pitched a shutout in his second such win against New York this season. Roush delivered key runs with a fifth-inning triple and aggressive base running. Scott started for the Reds with a late relief appearance by Thobias. The game opened amid rain delays and a muddy field, with both clubs fielding strong defense.
The guide explains golf protocol when behind another match, forbids driving from the tee until ahead players have completed their second shots and are out of range, and advises delaying tee shots if ahead players are not yet out of range. It also covers replacing a damaged ball after recognizing it is unfit for play upon informing the opponent.
Sprinkling of lawns and garden patches ordered discontinued by city water department until rains replenish winter supply. Deep wells feeding the city have been slowly drying up for weeks.
The first sectional rowing race of the season brings Washington and Wisconsin to Lake Mendota for a 2:50 pm clash. Aimed at testing strength for the national regatta at Poughkeepsie, the event draws thousands with Gov Blaine and university president Kobler judging.
New York Yankees end a losing streak by routing St Louis 10 to 0, while the Cincinnati Reds shut out the World Champion Giants 3 to 0. The Athletics stumble as Philadelphia loses, with Cincinnati closing in on second place. Brooklyn edge loses to the Cubs as the pennant race tightens and Shoo-ins Sherman Smith absent, with several notable plays and injuries shaping the standings.
Ladysmith Wisconsin will see a ceremony where a circle of initiates joins the Knights of Columbus. The event marks a formal installation with council members and local church leaders in attendance.
More than thirty five Winona players joined over sixty guests at La Crosse country club for the opening home match of a two game series between the two cities. The Winona delegation will be hosted at luncheon before the post luncheon opening rounds. An exhibition between Chick Evans and Bob McDonald is planned for late July at the same links.
West Avenue Midgets defeated Roths Bearcats 4 to 10 in a seven inning game on the West Avenue diamond Friday afternoon. Roths team included Marquette and Vista Crosse alumni. West Avenue aims for the championship after their first win, with Roths credited to Don Welch Cassidy, Midgets Lewis and Schalle.
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