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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1922
Page
9
A jumble of era baseball notes shows multiple teams slugging and pitching in a tense early game. Highlights mention Babe Ruth style power, Griffs, Tigers, Indians, and a tight 5 to 5 or 4 to 3 contest with key plays by Truitt, Cutstenn, and Hellmiel while managers and players chase decisive moments.
A fragmented sports item describes Onalaska Spinners sweeping Holmen with strong pitching and batting. The read includes scattered names and phrases about drives, jams, and notable performances, but many words are garbled.
A garbled sports brief lists standings and upcoming games. It mentions teams in New York and Cleveland, with references to Chicago and Boston, plus scattered commentary on attendance and a curiosity about favorite gifts. The readable content hints at a newspaper snapshot of league play and fan notes.
Wisconsin schools enter 500 athletes for the 28th state interscholastic track and field meet at the University of Wisconsin next Saturday. Milwaukee leads Class A with Graf and Henkel among entries. Stoughton defends in Class A. Class B features Mornticello West Allis Lake Geneva Milton Union and Beloit. The two day event includes a gymnastic exhibition, varsity crew from Manitoba, and Venetian night on Lake Mendora.
Gos Tetell, a football star and multi sport athlete, led the Badger five in 1923. He played major roles in basketball and other sports, earning praise as a powerful guard and earning high marks from referees during the season. He plans another year at the university, continuing a standout multi sport career.
Governor Blaine will give the graduating address at Valparaiso University in Madison, Wis. His appearance will be followed by a series of engagements over the next weeks, including a talk at the state school and other commemorative events.
The American heavyweight championship bout is set for Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden. Gene Tunney, the New York challenger, faces Harry Greb in a fifteen round battle.
Merchants' bureau urges city provision of parking for visiting patrons at Tarpel visitors' shopping event. First postmeeting notes cite desire to set aside a space near Fire Market Store at the square for horses' vehicles. A Wisconsin Tire and Dry Goods group plans a June meeting. Chamber of Commerce discussed reopening a closed mill.
A garbled narrative describes a fierce freshwater struggle with a dangerous musky fish. Media figures are referenced in a chaotic, speculative voice about battles, strategy, and a climactic strike, ending with mentions of fishing near reeds and submerged grasses. The piece blends mythic tone with sport fishing jargon.
An exchange on practical noiselessness features Hear, Heart Agent praising a new device. Lite comments that noisiness sounds good, while Pat asserts the invention is indeed noiseless. The dialogue hints at early gadget skepticism and enthusiasm.
The Western Conference baseball championship may be decided this week as Purdue Michigan and Sineis compete for the title. Michigan must win all six remaining games to claim the crown while Purdue has three and Sineis two left in the tight race.
In a close baseball game on Sunday afternoon at Onalaska home field, the Wile Brothers edged ahead late with a ninth inning double by Kehlitz and timely relief from Tongrms. Stuhar, ricksom, and TP contributed early offense as Onalaska struggled to respond.
Chicago officials predict about 1,000 athletes will compete in the eighteenth annual interscholastic track meet at the University of Chicago. The national scope event will feature the best prep seven athletes from across the country as they announce their participation before the closing Tuesday.
The Catholic Sokols defeated the Fourteenth Street Stars 13 to 5 on Monday afternoon. Five home runs by the Sokols highlighted the game, while the Stars only scored in the ninth inning, totaling five runs. The Sokols advance to meet Holy Trinity this afternoon.
Incomplete excerpt notes that when a fielder drops a fly ball and recovers in time to force a runner to another base a force out is recorded and the fielder is charged with the error. The text is garbled and lacks clear context or event details.
In La Crosse the Normal School baseball team, with Schultz Gunderson and Stoneman leading, prepares to host River Falls Friday at 2 45. The piece notes strong prospects, no admission charge with grounds collection, and the financial need to support a self sustaining athletic program across football and basketball deficits.
Alynch Rowdy Elliott, famed La Crosse shortstop for Wisconsin, received an Athletics offer to join at season end for a rumored 400 per month. Although no decision announced, friends expect a decline as Elliott shifts focus to coaching, after leading the Badgers in football and baseball this year. He captained last season's baseball team and has produced standout performances this year, including three hits in four trips against Town.
In New York Joe Burman defeated Bill Dempsey over ten rounds. Marshall Field reportedly bought the three year old filly Emotion by Friar Rook for $25,000.
A Birmingham Age-Herald note quotes a Crepe Hanger line about visiting a sick Bibbles and failing to converse. It then mentions a real estate firm advertising a bargain sale of cemetery slots, illustrating awkward social moments in a hospital setting.
Cincinnati defeats New York 2 to 0 as Rixey dominates with stout pitching. Nehf and Snyder surrender runs late. Robins blanked Cubs 3–0 as Vance defeats Glees in a pitching duel. Braves beat Cardinals in 13 innings with Stock making key plays. America erump rises to a new record for Brooklyn ferry departure time in 28 minutes.
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