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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1921
Page
7
Midnights crowds gathered at the Polo Grounds to watch the start of the World Series between the Giants and Yankees. The article lists probable lineups including Meusel and Mapp in the Giants and Ruth aiming to lead, with Hicks and Frisch noted among Yankees’ key hitters as both sides prepare for the series opener amid high fan excitement.
A garbled historical newspaper passage describes pickerel, water, and pond conditions with scattered terms. It mentions a priest, a fisherman, and a sense of sport, though the text is fragmentary and the overall meaning remains unclear.
In a compact score night Huckhorss and Tir 8 led a three game series while Trem de Sof and Spot struggled. Benak Maylamtes posted strong marks as the Lotus atlas took the win. Wie ocho! failed to win any of their three games.
New York fans place heavy wagers on a Yankees sweep with bets ranging from 81,000 to 81,0001. A side bet of 500 was posted on Babe Ruth homers, while fans discuss Ruth versus McGraw pitching matchups as the series begins.
In the seventh preliminary game of the Tia Grosse pocket billiard league J Benner plynge for Wiktenberg's pool team scored SO balls while Bennett showed promise. The event preview notes an upcoming regular schedule with the eighth preliminary game at Gard parior on South Third street.
Wilkes-Barre Pa. Samuel Lrckenshire of Lyymouth carried the world's ScTids into fourt on Monday. He was standonted for jury service, but told Taste Uraluin he is a thirty-third ser vice basebill Ga aid that for seed years push his only vacation ofeh year is 10 hired the worl's Yeritk, a romney, (he coutl Jie Wud bought his Tho equrt tolerantly ex cused Hin).
Helen Diflou proved the best in the Futurity, the $7,000 opening day feature at Grand Circuit races in Lexington. Benny Vilger, a light weight, has trained here in Milwane and will head to Durango to meet Chis Ater on Friday night.
Indiana and Harvard set to headline a Big Ten Saturday with multiple intraleague games. The Hoosiers focus on strengthening defenses after a recent win while facing challenges from teams including Wisconsin and Ohio State as season progress continues.
Newspaper readers share vivid scenes of fans flocking to watch the World Series. Cameras flash and players pose while crowds fill stands, creating a charged atmosphere as Umpires announce plays and excitement swells nationwide.
Wisconsin fans remain hopeful after the opener as the Badgers emphasize a strong backfield led by Randfin and Gainer, with Elliott and Witinas delivering in the passing game. Gibson’s return punts show promise, while Williams at quarterback is fading from contention as Edgerton’s leadership remains questioned. Wisconsin works toward Northwestern game with Midwest practice and strategy.
New York structures recount George Herman Ruth entering the World Series with a low batting record for his six previous series. The Yankee legend, formerly with the Red Sox and later as an outfielder, had gone hitless in his first series and posted a .200 mark against the Cubs.
A barber shop patron named Mert Midget, a colored porter at Webb's, is highlighted as a fan who got a chance through pool to attend the World Series in New York. Patrons pooled funds to send him, hoping his story would be read in the papers upon his return from Chatham.
Fragmentary report notes losses by workers over weekly pay during a raid in Hert nonmechanic Louky, with $1500 raised in six weeks. The legible items mention wages, a police raid, and a nonmechanic involved.
The Oxfond University scientific team on Spitsbergen reports discovery of three eggs from the famed Lurnacie goose. Previously believed extinct, the breed was thought to have vanished long ago.
San Francisco report states Joe Stecher won a referee decision over Ed Stangler Lewis after two hours of wrestling. The match detailed Stecher dominating with several near falls and a decisive finish by the official call.
The weatherman forecast fair and warmer conditions for Wednesday. The Little World’s Series between Louisville Americans and Baltimore Tams for the minor league title will begin Wednesday afternoon at 2 o clock, thrilling local fans.
Chicago prepared for the opening game of the city series between the White Sox and Cubs to decide the local championship. Weather is mild and thousands are expected at Comiskey Park as officials outline procedures for the Chicago city series.
Le Grosse high school footballers prepare for the conference opener against Toman Indians at Normalfield. Dunham sustains a slight cut. most players report no injuries. Coach Gough Krogan faces selection dilemmas as end and guard spots tighten and Babe Weigent stands as likely quarterback amid a deep backfield.
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