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IMMENSE BENEFIT PLANNED FOR CAFT. OF LOCAL TEAM AND GREAT CROWD EXPECTEDRuiu prevented the \\ ild Cats fromp«nforming against the Clinton, Iowa,■»team la^t buuclav and the bovs lia\ev - whad chance to rest up for the big game with the Twin City eleven at Hicks Park Sunday.If the weather is favorable the largest crowd that has ever attended a foot ball game in this vicinity is predicted. Aside from the merits of thegame an appeal is made to every footbail fan to attend and assist GoatsHoig, who is being unjustly persecuted tor arresting a couple ol prohibition spotters. jg|p I |||Goats is captain of the Wild Cats and is very popular with his associates. He has a large acquaintance througn-out La Salle and Bureau counties and everybody is boosting to make this event the biggest benefit ever given an athlete in this vicinity. More than 10U0 tickets have already been sold for this game.The Wild Cats were the victors in the first game with the independents played at La Salle by a score of 0 to 0. The visitors have improved considerable since that time and are playing a much faster and better game. They have a heavy and formidable line-up and are confident of victory.The Cats are in fairly good shape although a few members of the team are limping from injuries at Benld. The boys realize that next Sunday's battle will be one of the hardest of the season and are anxious to defeat theirold time rivals.The independents will be accompanied by Strout’s Military band, which is playing a weeks engagement at LaSalle. Every loyal fan in the TwinCities will be present to root for their team.All in all, it promises to be a, great battle, and a wonderful testimonial to the popularity of Goats Loig.
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Spring Valley Gazette
Spring Valley, Illinois, US
Thu, Nov 08, 1923
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Tyler S.
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