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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1921
Page
8
Louisville crowds brace for the forty seventh Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs as jockeys and horses draw attention. Names like Pat, Cy Barartinn, and Wehor highlight the field while preparations and betting fever mount among spectators and racing enthusiasts.
Illinois seeks to extend a season with previous 3 0 win over Ohio and holds undefeated edge as Big Ten action opens. Ohio State builds momentum under I W St John, sweeping Illinois Northwestern and Chicago, while Purdue Wisconsin and Michigan loom in dual meets and roundups.
Chicago Bruins edged Cincinnati 1 0 as pinch hitter Charence Twombly started a late rally with a single and drives by others forced Cincinnati to withdraw starter Marquard. Pitching changes followed as Chicago pulled ahead 2 0 before final score.
New York reports that Zenzo Sumiden, renowned Japanese tennis star, is slated to compete in the Davis Cup ties in the United States this summer. The announcement notes Sumiden’s participation as a highlight for international competition slated this season.
Cleveland crushed Chicago 8 to 0 as Coveleskie scattered hits and the Indians struck at key moments. Morris was touched for runs, with Chicago turning three double plays to keep the score closer earlier.
The Prairie Sluggers beat the Onalaska Aggies 21 to 0 at Aggie field Friday afternoon. Anderson pitched well striking out ten, while a Sluggers hitter belted four doubles. Marshall drove in three runs as Prairie Sluggers prep for Sunday rematch at Onalaska.
Stanislaus Zbyszko, Tolish heavyweight, defeated Strangler Lewis in 23 minutes and 17 seconds to claim the world wrestling championship. Zbyszko clinched victory with a neck lock as Lewis fell back while attempting a headlock, ending a tense bout that began with rough exchanges and mutual escapes.
American League schedule shows Chicago at Cleveland Detroit at St Louis Boston at Philadelphia New York at Washington Brooklyn at New York Philadelphia at Boston Cincinnati at Chicago St Louis at Buffalo Milwaukee at Kansas City Toledo at Columbus St Paul and Noe others.
Melrose prepares for the season opener against local rivals at Normal Field Sunday afternoon. Joy Safford, manager of the new Melrose team, says 200 fans are expected to attend. Lineup includes Welgunt Krause Tabason F Johnson Erickson Walters. Also notes Paris talks Carpenvier aims for U S trip and Dempsey rematch chatter in Louisville boxing bulletin.
The Nelson Clothing team travels to Winona for the season opener against Wisconsin Por with Moss on the mound and Cuaney joining the rotation. Signings include Ormond from North Dakota league and Ritter joining the staff as anticipated hurler. The travel squad lists Johnson Smith Senafer Woll Sothe Berane Myers Ritter and others for the Sunday matchup.
Historical note recalls a Bank of England idea to use aluminum sheets as currency but finds no workable method to print on the metal. The excerpt cites Witt’s inability to satisfy a printing process for aluminum.
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