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Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Stoebe Island Vice

February 4, 1902 Eau Claire Leader

Although we discussed Stroebe Island last week in the blog, here's a leftover item I ran across as I researched that blog post.  Cockfighting was outlawed in Wisconsin in 1889, but apparently in 1902, that law wasn't necessarily enforced.  By the sound of this news item, it was still a viable means to lose your paycheck and the existence of such contests must have been an open secret to the area's wagering class. 

1 comment:

  1. As Menasha was comprised primarily of Polish, Irish and German immigrants I wonder about the origins of this nasty sport in the city. It usually stems from S America, Mexico, Cuba. Perhaps it predates the bowling teams and softball leagues of later years.
    SMHS 1960

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