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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1922
Page
5
The La Crosse Normalites defeated River Falls 9 to 2 in a one sided contest. Key hits and strong pitching fueled a decisive victory as River Falls struggled to contain La Crosse’s offense and fielding miscues limited their chances. The game showcased La Crosse’s depth with multiple players contributing across the lineup.
A rambling reminiscence recalls times with Charley and a famed local angler. tales describe testing lures, currents, and the craft of tessine bait making, with reflections on patience, luck, and the thrill of catching larger fish.
Reds and Cubs split the double header with Chicago taking the first game and Cincinnati the second. Keck, a Western association recruit, held the visitors to four hits in the late contest as Cincinnati edged Pittsburgh 2 to 1. Maisel was briefly injured by a pitch but resumed play. umpire ODay ejected Manager Killefer and Coach Dagey for loud arguing.
The Wile Brothers Junior baseball team is set to meet La Crosse News at Coneland Park Sunday morning. This will be their last practice game before the new Junior league begins competition.
A field of about 4,000 high school and academy athletes from across the country advances to finals in the University of Illinois interscholastic track meet in Chicago. Friday's eliminations suggested several long standing records may fall. Notable figures include Bra Houser of Oxnard California who dominates the weight events, Traner of Georgetown Texas in the sprint and distance throws, Reeble of Austin Texas in the 120 yard hurdles, and Huntington Beach California’s bid for a top high school showing. The meet splits into high schools and academies, with Kansas City and Cedar Rapids among past champions aiming to reclaim titles.
Trempealeau plays Sunday at Copeland Park and West Salem hosts its home diamond on Decoration Day as the Montague baseball club lines up three days of activities. The Trempealeau team opens the season with a split and aims to even the series in a return game. Gunderson and Franzini named local captains. The lineup remains mostly unchanged with Wins in the roster. The club travels to West Salem Tuesday where Viers will again get a mound chance.
Employees of the Modern and Taeal Wet Wash laundries and their families plan a Sunday picnic at the head of French Island. The program includes a morning and afternoon baseball game, races, and novelty events with prizes, aiming for an all day affair.
A baseball scoring note states that a wild throw by the catcher on a steal attempt is only an error if the runner does not advance. Separately, teeth of sharks are in high demand for necklaces to meet a new fashion trend.
Chicago reports Babe Ruth was fined $200 and cleared to play after President Ban Johnson reviewed Thursday's New York versus Washington game. Ruth disputed a decision and confronted an umpire in the stands, prompting an investigation and temporary removal from his captaincy. The league head deemed Ruth ineligible no longer pending further review.
The Big Ten singles tournament narrows to four with Herry Norton of Minnesota Charles Merk of Rehizan and Wel son Jiles of Wlindis among remaining contenders. The finals were set for Saturday on University of Chicago courts as doubles conclude today.
Johnny Weissmuller of the IUineies Athletic Club swam 220 yards in two minutes flat, breaking his own world mark of two minutes 17 1 4 seconds during a Friday night meet in Honolulu.
Boston wins 7 to 1 over Philadelphia as Foster drives in a run with a long double and Ruel follows with a single. Schupp and Bayne pitched for St Louis, while Williams and Sisler produced key late runs amid a Boston rally in the tenth.
The University of Manitoba crew rows Wisconsin in Madison in the first international meet held on Lake Mendota. Conditions were reported fair, with events scheduled for 11:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. The Wisconsin varsity eight features veteran rowers while Manitoba faces a lake course disadvantage against the Badger shell.
The Nelsons chase a return win against Caledonia on the Juiter's field Sunday afternoon. Caledonia is rated as one of the stiffest clubs in the region, and fans recall last Sunday’s 2 to 11 defensive showcase. Schultz and Jaeger will again be the leading players opposing Caledonia, aiming to stay undefeated this year after a previous win over the Permonsa Chains at home and away.
Madison Wis Wool growers urged to market through the State Wool Pool. W Renk secretary announced Saturday that the pool will handle 1922 output via the state warehouse and elevator company.
Chicago briefs report Mike Dundee from Roark Island knocked out Leo Hawkins of Davenport in the third round. The Omaha segment notes Denis O Reete defeated Bid Schlasfer in ten rounds and Moran knocked out Treen. Macro beat Babe Asher for light heavyweight honors in twelve rounds.
American League standings show Boston Philadelphia Chicago St Louis Cleveland Detroit Washington New York with scores and records. Today’s games list Souls at Chicago Philadelphia at Boston Coveland at Detroit New York at Washington National League games Boston New York Brooklyn Philadelphia Chicago Cincinnati Pittsburgh St Louis. Americas Association Milwaukee at St Paul Indianapolis at Columbus Louisville at Polo Kansas City at Minneapolis 12 innings outer text suggests historic box.
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