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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1913
Page
8
An offer to test Bowstring Six Cord Spool Cotton against current thread. Claims Sea Island cotton makes a longer finer fibre and Bowstring is defect free. Dressmakers praise its machine performance and smoothness at normal spool price.
A consumer coupon states its value is five cents and can be exchanged for one spool of Bowe string thread at the store. The coupon must be presented to claim the item and a coupon is required for each spool sent to the manufacturer. The offer lasts one week starting today.
Chicago March 3 Poor form lost first to Sigurd Hansen of Fergus Falls Minnesota at the Norge Ski club meet on Cary hill Sunday. Omtvedt finished second but jumped 165 feet a mark higher than any he has made before.
Packey McFarland arrived in New York and went by train to Cal Hawkins' Westchester roadhouse to finish training for his upcoming garden bout with Jack Britton next Friday night.
Madison March 3. Attorney Walter C. Drew of Madison, newly appointed deputy attorney general to succeed Russell Jackson, resigned and started work today. His salary is 3500 dollars. For several years Drew was private secretary to Senator La Follette.
New York March 3. British heavyweight champion Wells, who fights Gunboat Smith next Friday, may be matched in a long distance bout in California if he wins here. His manager said he has two offers, one from Los Angeles and one from San Francisco. Wells weighed 197 yesterday and is training at a Westchester roadhouse.
Madison March 3 1911 58 526 acres sold in two years with 11200 on contract under chapter 452 laws of 1811 Most sales were cash The rise in land held by the state adds nearly 20000 acres to forest reserves since June 30 1910 reflecting major state land acquisitions.
Madison March 3 Wisconsin defeated Purdue 22 to 19 in a hard fought game to clinch the western championship. A late burst gave Wisconsin the lead as Berger and Johnson combined for decisive scores after Purdue threats. This win marks Wisconsin’s twenty-ninth straight and closes the home schedule with a March 7 trip to Chicago.
A citizens committee on the normal school issues a pamphlet to members of both houses urging construction of the Eau Claire normal school, a provision made by the 1909 legislature, explaining reasons for action and calling for prompt support.
Governors' Guard association invites sealed proposals to wreck and tear down the Second Ward school building at Fourth and King streets. Materials to remain property of the association and stored on site. Bids due by 5 p m March 25 1913. certified check of 15 percent required. bids may be rejected.
The Governors' Guard association invites sealed bids to raze the Second Ward school at Fourth and King. All debris to be removed and become contractor property. Bids due 5 pm March 25 1913 to President Wm H Berg 120 South Third Street and opened 8 pm at the Armory. Highest responsible bidder to receive contract. include a certified check equal to 15 percent of bid.
Johnny Dundee New York featherweight champion contender prepares to face Johnny Kilbane in a twenty round title bout at Vernon California on April 15. Dundee has met Kilbane in New York where critics rate him best Kilbane may hold the edge with Gotham biased toward the Italian fighter as the bout looms in McVareys arena.
Reports from Hot Springs Palo Robles and Tampa detail Red Sox White Sox and Cubs pre season drills March 3. Stahl seeks a quick read on new material as the main squad arrives. Cubs hold doubleheader practice with Evers leading the squad while tensions rise after a row with islanders and a fast in-shoot incident involving Jimmy Lavender and Senor Garcia.
Marlin Springs Texas March 8 All Giants veterans and rookies returned to work with McGraw sending out the biggest group of the year for practice He praised young Cooper the Texas outfield prospect and Al Demaree while expressing dissatisfaction with the bats of his players even as the cubs won both games on the excursion He expects to keep the pair through the season.
Chicago March 3 Coach George Huff of Illinois told Little Five conference members that an investigation of alumni baseball in the Big Nine showed 50 percent of players had commercialized their athletic ability while in school. He asserted more than half of the players had taken money for their services and that an equal number were professionals under the current system. Huff supported summer baseball.
The Wisconsin Cardinals defeated the Highs 32 to 24 in a tight contest. Weisse led with six field goals and Dornbach added two from the line as the Highs’ passing shone despite unlucky shots. The city championship showdown with Company M looms Wednesday. both city powers have long held the title.
In Chicago on March 3 the 18-2 billiards tournament begins with Jose E. Ortes of Spain facing George Sutton. Other contestants include Calvin Demarest and Clarence Jackson as the opening match is set for this afternoon.
A movement to form the Northwest Boxing circuit was launched in Fond du Lac on March 3, aiming to include nine clubs across four states. Clubs listed include Fond du Lac Boxing Club, Madison, Racine, Milwaukee, Kenosha, Superior in Wisconsin, Hammond in Indiana, Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids in Michigan, with potential future admissions.
Pat Brown, a flashy lightweight from Minnesota, arrived in Milwaukee for tonight’s bout with Steve Ketchel of Chicago. Brown was listed as a 10 to 6 favorite as Chicago fans were set to travel by speeder train.
Ripon college edged Lawrence 13 to 12 in Appleton to claim the state basketball championship in a hard fought season finale.
In Superior Wisconsin on March 3 the Superior normal basketball team beat La Crosse normal 24 to 21 in a fast conference game. The teams were tied at halftime and the win sets up a meeting with Milwaukee to decide the state normal championship.
Wausau Wisconsin on March 3 reports seven players Raidd Kerwin Rowley Kading Brown Beever and Demmer from last year with Wausau refused to sign contracts for 1913 and have been reported for suspension.
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