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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1935
Page
14
New York reports Ross vows to KO Jimmy McLarnin in a third clash for the welterweight title at the Polo Grounds on May 3. He claims McLarnin is vulnerable after three prior rounds and confidently bets on a decisive victory, while acknowledging respect for his foe.
Fragmented schedule notes show City Diamondball League events across venues like West Avenue and Townfield, listing teams such as Henn, Neath, and Nevins. The garbled text references dates, locations, and matchups including Mey oe Portedetda, Campbell, and Loplewan with implied results and cancellations.
The fourth Jistaal championship semi finals were played by La Crosse North Point Street with several matches decided. Results show multiple results including 4 1 and 8 0 style scores among players, with notable performances by Vive Tow AO and others as the round concluded in the evening.
Frank Voersan topped the shoot at Myrick Park traps in a La Crosse venue with 48 of 50. Vyvyan, plus Ve Aldistrom and Joseph Mashak tied at 46 of 50 as scores listed among the day’s standings.
Jack Quinn, famed former major league pitcher, will helm the House of David baseball team as they face the Franz club at Athletic Park Sunday night at 4 15. The Benton Harbor group has defeated major leaguers and boasts a strong roster, with Earl Smith as top aide and praised camaraderie after games.
Boxing and baseball news from Pittsburg and Scranton details a 12 round loss for George Earnshaw and a debut defeat for George Blueholder. Risko defeats Battaglia in a 12 round middleweight bout ahead of Teddy Yarosz title considerations. MLB action highlights include Earnshaw, Blacholder, and others changing clubs with varied results.
In front of a record indoor crowd of twenty four thousand at Chicago Stadium, five of eight bouts ended in favor of Chicago's Golden Glove champions over Italy. Lorenzo Pack knocked out Angelo Sarugar in the second round, Clinton Bridges upset Mario Anniballi in a one round bout, and Italian hopes dimmed as the Italians lost to American heavyweights and light heavies. The Italian team heads to New York tomorrow aboard the ship departing Saturday.
Big Ten team tennis championships opened with Northersters hosting the singles and team events. Favorites included William Schummar of Minnesota Trevor Weis of St. ene and Nolan Metuich as top contenders in singles. Ball and Five star Bril brothers among noted doubles teams.
Milwaukee high schools, crowded out of the Wisconsin Inter scholastic championships by a Green Bay West squad, are expected to contest the 40th Class A meet in Green Bay. Wests victory in 1554 set a new mark as Milwaukee backfield athletes led by Kenosha top the heap in visual field events.
A Bangor High School girls track meet took place on the school athletic field under Rodney Martin and Miss Myrtle Behrens. Results list Class A and B winners in sprints, distance, field events, and team activities with multiple names such as Wahneta Tish Calverna Noyer Catherine Whitehead L Hesselbers J Haack and Bernice Deutrich among others.
Sacter High in rifle club drill at Galesville Wisconsin reports Saster scoring 344 points in a weekly shoot, edging Richard Dresselhouse at 341. Top five also include M Filkowski 335 W F Barenthin 322 and Ray McKeeith 319. Den Gears ston defeated Tom Alley 220. Aller refused to continue after the first tally.
Bud Tinning struggled on the St. Louis Cardinal farm at Columbus as Millers loaded the 10th inning with four runs. Hauser hit a homer and two singles while Gill had a homer, a double, and two singles driving in over four runs. The Millers' victory marks their 20th win in 32 starts and Kansas City won 3-2 at Louisville behind strong five-hit pitching by Smith.
A jumble of game results and league standings. Detroit, New York, Brooklyn, Cincinnati, Boston, Chicago, St Louis, Philadelphia and others show scores and outcomes across the American and National Leagues with references to in progress or completed games and upcoming schedules.
Lawson Little of San Francisco won his fourth round match at St Annes on the Sea to reach the British amateur championship fifth round, defeating H G McCallum 2 and 1. Richard M. Chapman and Dan R. Topping, both from Greenwich, Conn, won their matches to stay close, while A Bullock Webster of Monterey fell to Morton Dyke 4 and 3. Chapman faces Eric Fiddian next, and Topping faces G L Henriques, who beat Leslie Garnett 4 and 3.
Ed Harschutz Phillips heads the college as president succeeding La Verne Johnson. Bill Baker La Crosse named vice president. Ray Kahl secretary. Slim Schwandt treasurer. Jack Burke re elected publicity chair. Dick Jungers to handle officials. Bob Mahoney wins social and sports chair.
Leroy Barmelee led with five hits, Rheese Haines allowed eight scattered hits and no walks for the Cardinals, Yohnny Allen held White Sox to seven hits with eight strikeouts, Mickey Cochrane contributed a double and two singles for Detroit, Earl Whitehill allowed eight scattered blows to pace a Senators win, Bill Campbell drove in twice for Cincinnati past the Dodgers, Joe Cronin homered and drove in two as Boston defeated Cleveland.
The Phillies, after a chaotic exchange with Dizzy Dean and Paul Dean, vow open hostilities toward the Cardinals and their pitchers following a violent two game shadow-boxing carnival. Manager Jimmy Wilson claims both Deans retaliated with beanballs and bronzed pitches after past taunts, as the team heads to Cincinnati.
Aquinas high school tracks for a first win as they prepare for a dual meet against Campion Academy of Prairie du Chien. Coach George Schneeberger plans a lineup including Fuhrman Paul Rinartz in sprints and field events with Scheneider McNamara and Kloss in distance and relays. Campion, led by multi sport star Pony McErlean and Jack McCann, arrives with strong sprint and field threats after beating Central and a recent Campion meet where McErlean clocked 9.8 in the 100.
Wisconsin State Teachers conference coaches vote 7 to 3 to allow athletes four years of competition. The rule takes effect in September for member colleges Milwaukee La Crosse Stevens Point Whitewater Oshkosh Platteville Superior Stout Institute River Falls Eau Claire. Coach Howard Johnson of La Crosse State notes three-year veterans may not compete a fourth term. Red baseball night game features Roosevelt and Landis in Cincinnati under lights.
Boxing results recap from Pittsburgh contests featuring Joe Lyons losing on points to a New York opponent, Iney Aune defeating Joe Viewall by stoppage in Pittsburgh, and Jack Moll stopping in Pittsburgh. Also reports from Wilmington and Vancouver bouts with Har Murph losing in Peoria and Ted Gregory winning in Los Angeles.
Philadelphia star Chuck Klein faces trade as Chicago Cubs seek value for the slugger on a season of disappointment. Giants reportedly bid, Philadelphia fans recall his 1933 batting crown, while Cubs shuffle lineup hoping for punch.
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