Refusal to Cancel Madison Game Sparks Basketball Row
La Crosse high school officials ignore a state tournament order canceling the Madison elimination game. Tomah and Sparta set March 7th or 8th with neutral officials as Appleton managers seek parity. Meanwhile Madison favors proceeding as scheduled, hoping Appleton will rescind the directive and keep the tournament path intact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip Elliot
Appleton
Tomah
Edward N. Dewitt
Sun Prairie
Madison
Columbus
Jo. Ae
Elliot
Columbus High School
Sir Thomas Lipton Challenges America's Cup Series
The Royal Ulster Yacht Club hauls forth a 1914 America's Cup challenge on Lipton's behalf. It heads to America, expected to reach New York aboard the Oceanic within a day or two. Lipton confirms acceptance and Notifies the New York Yacht Club of the dispatch.
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London
Royal Ulster Yacht Club
Sir Thomas Lipton
America
New York
Thomas Lipton
New York Yacht Club
A. A. U. Championships Decided Tonight at MSG
The amateur Athletic Union championships will be decided at Madison Square Garden tonight. The meet promises to be the year’s most important athletic field and track event with top American amateurs entered. Many college athletes attend as former tryouts for intercollegiate meets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Amateur Athletic Union
Madison Square Garden
America
Mueller Signs to Play Ball with Milwaukee Team
NORFOLK VA March 6 Harry Mueller the Navy’s top catcher and noted cartoonist has signed to play baseball for Milwaukee He serves on the battleship Louisiana and also works as a newspaper cartoonist Jeff Dentes Come Back Los Angeles Cal March 6 James J Jeffries says he did not announce a return to boxing and that he may come back around July 4 if inducements are offered
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Harry Mueller
Navy
Milwaukee
Mueller
Louisiana
Jeff Dentes
Los Angeles
Cal
James J. Jeffries
Jeffries
London Press Praises Wilson Inaugural Address
London afternoon papers largely compliment President Wilsons inaugural speech. Westminster Gazette calls it spirited and eloquent yet to be tested by deeds. Evening Standard finds it inspiring but slightly vague and notes sermons are easier than statutes. Pain Mall Gazette commends his inspiring purpose and the bold democracy may be quickened to his aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Wilson
Westminster Gazette
Evening Standard
Pain Mall Gazette
Cardinals to face scrub squad in first game of practice
Columbus Ga March 6 The first game of the practice season will be played between Manager Huggins St Louis Cardinals and a mis fit aggregation of youngsters who want regular jobs on the team Saturday It will be a regular seven inning affair Most of the scrub team will be candidates for pitchers positions.
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Columbus
Huggins
St. Louis Cardinals
Piitchers
Delmont Outpoints Brannigan In Windsor Bout
Delmont the Boston Italian defeated Patsy Brannigan of Pittsburg in a fast eight round bout at the Windsor Athletic Club last night in Windsor Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windsor, Ont
Delmont
Boston
Patsy Brannigan
Pittsburg
Windsor Athletic Club
Tig ers Coast Military Academy Grind Down Gulfport Mock
Gulfport Mississippi March 6 Tigers halted in sixth round as the Tig ers faced the Gulf Coast Military Academy on the diamond. Score stood 21 to 3 for the leaguers. Fine weather persisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulfport
Miss
Tigers
Gulf Coast Military Academy
Roads Air Grievances At Western Passenger Meet
Chicago March 6 Roads that must cut rates to compete with direct line companies voiced grievances at a Western Passenger association meeting today. They sought a solution to reduce costly competition and keep pace with more direct routes.
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Chicago
Western Passenger Association
Klaus Beats Papke On Fouls To Take World Title Bout
Frank Klaus of Pittsburg defeated Billy Papke of Kewanee in Paris at Cirque de Paris, the fifth round decision came after Papke was warned for repeated rule breaches. The bout ended early in the fifteenth with Klaus showing the stronger form in a planned twenty round middleweight world title fight.
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Paris
Frank Klaus
Pittsburg
Billy Papke
Kewanee
Cirque de Paris
Papke
Klaus
Milwaukeean Wins Open Sight Title
Milwaukee, Wis March 6 George Halder 767 Eleventh Street won the western championship in open sight rifle competition at the indoor shooting tournament staged under the Willow Rifle club of Chicago last week. Milwaukee may host a national sharpshooters tournament within two years. The award depends on the local society's affiliation with the Western association.
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Milwaukee
Wis
George Halder
Eleventh Street
Willow Rifle Club of
Chicago
Western Association
Browns in Chaos
Waco Texas March 6 It will be several days before anyone has a line on the new recruits George Stovall is planning to transform into real diamond stars for the St Louis Browns. Yesterday and today the workouts were light and none of the beginners or veterans were allowed to show what they could do. Stovall says he will keep the men at light work until they are in condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Texas
George Stovall
St. Louis Browns
Stovall
Willard Knocks Out Leon in Fourth Round
Willard delivered a decisive finish over Jack Leon in Fort Wayne last night. A brutal uppercut in the fourth round sent Leon sprawling to the floor, taking five minutes to revive him as Willard sealed a ten round decision in the ring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Ind
Jack Leon
Jess Willard
Willard
Leon
Notice to Creditors in Estate of Charles Welda
State of Wisconsin In Probate La Crosse County Court notices creditors to present claims six months after February 24 1913 for examination and allowance. The court will on September 2 1913 at 10:00 A M examine and adjust all claims against the deceased Charles Welda of Farmington Town. Dated February 25 1913.
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State of Wisconsin
la Crosse County
Charles Welda
Farmington
S. W. Brown
West Salem
Wisconsin
la Crosse
L Crosse County
Lise Nelson Huse
James Thompson
Wis
L Crosse County Court Notice of Claims
Lise Nelson Huse late of La Crosse County Wis. has matter granted to James Thompson of La Crosse. Creditors may present claims within six months after February 24 1913. Court will hear claims August 26 1913 at 10 o clock. Dated February 24 1913. By the Court John Brindley County Judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brindley
W. F
A. C. Wolfe
Berkeley's Hazel Laugenour Sets Sights on English Channel
Miss Hazel Bess Laugenour a Berkeley society girl and noted swimmer sails to England this spring to attempt the English channel crossing the first woman to undertake the feat. The 19 year old Calif ornia native aims to conquer the 26 miles of sea as a bold challenge to gender barriers, confident in her past success as Golden Gate swimmer and popular social figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Bess Laugenour
Berkeley
California
Golden Gate
McGraws Regulars Lose Season Opener In Texas
Mc Graws regulars blamed extra practice time for a season opening defeat at the hands of the Mannigans in Marlin Texas. The team lost the first game yesterday by a score of 10 to 8.
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Marlin
Texas
McGraw
Mannigans
Cub Prospect Painter Shines in Burlington Workout
Tampa article notes Cub youngsters may head home after Magnate Murphy arrives tomorrow night. Young Heinie Painter, Windy City recruit, will stay. Painter starred with five innings of work for the regulars, delivering a brilliant performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampa
Fla
Magnate Murphy
Heinie Painter
Windy City
Painter
Ameri cans bloom in Bermuda warming pitchers sharpen
Hamilton Bermuda March 6 Pitchers for the New York Ameri cans who arrived a week early with Frank Chance’s squad are quickly shaping up after a spell of unusually warm weather.
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Hamilton
Bermuda
New York Americans
Frank Chance
Joe Jackson Missing From Training Camp Arrival
Pensacola report says Napstar outfielder Joe Jackson has not appeared for the March 1 start at the training camp, leaving manager Birmingham worried about his absence and participation this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pensacola
Fla
Joe Jackson
Napstar
Birmingham
Washington Climbers Begin Second Day Workout
In Charlottesville on March 6 Washington Climbers started their second day of drills as Germany Shaffer led the Mannigans youngsters through a drill after morning sprints. Shaffer directed the squad throughout the session.
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Charlottesville
Washington
Germany
Shaffer
Mannigans
Tinker Heads to Cuba with Three Cubans
MOBILE Alabama March 6 Manager Joe Tinker is anxious as he eyes Cuba today with three Cuban players in tow.
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Mobile
Ala
Joe Tinker
Cuba
Reds Seek Missing Players as Season Shifts
Reds, Marsands, Almeida and Romandi remain missing. Their addition would complete the Red squad for this season. After a grueling three hours in the hot sun, the Reds endured sore muscles and resumed work today.
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Reds
Marsands
Almeida
Romandi
Notice to Contractors and Wrecking Companies
Governors Guard association seeks sealed wrecking bids for Second Ward school building at Fourth and King. Materials remain property of the association and storage will be behind the building. Proposals due by 5 p m March 25 1913 with 15 percent certified check. right to reject any bid.
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Governors’ Guard Association
Second Ward
Fourth and King Streets
Wm. H. Berg
South Third Street
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Il Styles
Gerade
Ton
Castoria
Fletcher
Handkerch
Sea Island
Sir Thomas
Colanders
BREAD
Brewers
Cardinals
Milwaukeean
BERGH
Bergh Piano Co
Bergh's
Bergh Piano
Fourth and
Jay Streets
la Crosse, Wis
Bingles
la Crosse Fur Co
North Third Street
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