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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1908
Page
2
Detroit on April 4 reports Ty Cobb told a war correspondent he plans to settle in Detroit if successful with the Tigers again. He envisions a billiard and poolroom venture with partner Wild Bill Donovan, leveraging his Detroit standing for a prosperous investment.
Chicago April 4 Frank Lange another White Sox pitching recruit reported to President Comiskey here Thursday and was relayed by the Old Roman to Omaha to join the No 2 squad under Sub manager John Anderson Lange pitched for the Wausau club of the Wisconsin league last season and was purchased by Comiskey last fall.
A doctor warns a husband his wife is gravely ill, but the husband retorts that she has a new dress she has not yet tried on, implying the illness may be overblown or unrelated. The exchange presents a biting quip about appearances versus health and worry.
Objections arise to employing a paid professional football coach at La Crosse High School. Superintendent Bird says the matter rests with the district, but expresses no objection. Students, captain Tourtellotte, and Principal Benezet push for a coach to boost chances at state championships next season.
Gardener dismisses the inquiry and jokes that the plant belongs to the county council rather than the arbutus family. The exchange notes a curt rebuke and humor in park plant identification.
In Chicago on April 4 Frank Gotch of Iowa defeated rival George Hackenschmidt after a two hour battle to claim the worlds catch as catch can championship. Gotch used swift footwork and forceful moves to topple the Russian and end the match with Hackenschmidt quitting. The crowd cheered the American as police kept order. Hackenschmidt acknowledged Gotchs superiority and admitted defeat.
An official refused to say anything about the forfeiture of the match. No further information was provided regarding reasons or timing.
In East Albany N Y April 4 after the Hart bill passed the senate 27 to 19 opponents say it spell death for racing in the east while track managers expect at worst English style betting with nod bets settled Monday known as Black Monday. Some propose bettors deposit money before going to the track to avoid on-site exchange.
Carl Bond, known as Bondy, rejoined La Crosse last year and will challenge for his old position as spring tryouts begin by April 15. All players are to report, the grounds committee will arrange repairs including grandstand wire screens and bleacher work, weather permitting mid next week. Pitchers Smith and Fogerty have signed with Tomah Sheboygan and Seattle respectively, shifting talent away from La Crosse.
In a weather marred stretch, the Chicago White Sox endured rain and snow delays, cancelling another series as they edged Sioux City 11 to 0. Cleveland crushed New Orleans 7 to 0, while Portage defeated Hillsboro 24 to 15 in a Portagé tournament opener.
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