Peoria Defeats Wausau 19 to 1 in Exhibition Game
In Peoria Illinois on a Saturday afternoon the Wausau club of the Wisconsin league lost to the Peoria team 19 to 1. Batteries Dye and White and Zilma and Shea played for Peoria while Dooner Barton and Erickson appeared for Wausau.
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Peoria
Iil
iDs
Tillers
Wausau Club
Dye and White
Zilma
Shea
Wausau
Dooner
Barton and
Erickson
Port Worlds High School Fans Out For Opening
Port Worlds High School fans greet the opening as hopes rise for a strong season. Community supporters anticipate competitive play and memorable matchups as the team prepares to debut against early opponents.
High School Wins City Championship This Season
The season ends with a city team victory as the high school track unit clinches the title. Captain Dahlgren orders the squad to begin practice this week as debates on methods and readiness unfold among the team and coaches.
High School Teams Showcase Strong Teamwork in Victory
The high school basketball team defeated the Y M C A 38 to 23 in a city championship at the Y M C A arena before about 250 spectators. Tourtellotte starred with a center-floor basket, Lar son and Bradish led scorers for the high school, while Johnson Horton guard play and Schaldach limited Y forwards. Referee George Walker and umpire Oscar Ruden officiated as Lincoln Douglas and Wendell Phillips societies prepared for next week debates.
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George Walker
Tourtellotte
Bradish
Larson
Schaldach
Johnson
Horton
Zein
Budda
High School
One Day Cure All Cold by E W Grove Ad
Advertisement claims a universal remedy branded Bromo Quinine laxative. Promoted as curing a cold in one day with the signature of E W Grove. Available worldwide for 25 cents.
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E. W. Grove
Rockford Signs Nearly Thirty for First Wisconsin Illinois Club
Rockford Baseball association signs about thirty players for its inaugural Wisconsin Illinois league entry. Manager Frank Shugart leads with others from Copper Country and Western Canada leagues. Exhibition games set with Duluth April 19–21, Clinton April 24–26, St Paul April 30, Winnipeg May 6, plus local scrimmages and Aurora Beloit dates. James F. McKee elected president with Thomas Walsh vice president and others as officers.
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Rockford
Ill
Rockford Baseball Association
Frank Shugart
Stange
Nicolson
Billings
Galvin
Miller
Sutton
Dygert
Farrell
Blexrud
Rogers
Palmer
Ryan
Marsh
Drake
Zurlage
Matheson
Taylor
Franks
Boland
Cox
McLaughlin
Shugart
Burke
Durand
Grant
Elliott
Hizer
Myers
Kaelin
Springfield
Ohio
White Sox
Oswego
Copper Country
Niagara University
Yost’s Park
James F. McKee
Thomas F. Walsh
M. H. Golden
Charles Golden
R. S. Chapman
G. J. Boehland
J. R. Armstrong
T. D. Reber
Thomas Nugent
Pickups Win Initial Game Over Bartle's Colts
The Pick-ups defeated Bartle's Colts at the old ball grounds near Gund's Sunday afternoon. Nick Bartle pitched with 12 strikeouts but took the loss as Stamm hit a home run off Bartle’s delivery. Final score Bartle's Colts 4, Pickups 5 with late offense securing the win.
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Bartle
Gurk’s
Colts
Gund
Nelson
Balduzzi
Stamm
Affelt
Nick Bartle
Bartile
Gotch defeats Hackenschmidt for world wrestling title in Chicago
Frank Gotch of Iowa throws Hackenschmidt the Russian Lion in Chicago to win the world wrestling championship Friday night. The exchange ends Hackenschmidt's title tenure as Taft proposes Gotch vs Hitachiyama the Japanese champion next.
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Frank Gotch
Hackenschmidt
Iowa
Chicago
Taft
Gotch
Hitachiyama
Exhibition Eyed at White House by Two Wrestlers
The article discusses a possible exhibition match between two wrestlers with talk that the president might host it in the White House if arrangements can be made. The Japanese fighter is described as a mammoth fellow and Goteh is believed to have superior skill to prevail.
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White House
Goteh
Fondy to Report in About Ten Days
Fond du Lac baseball team members will arrive within a week to ten days. Vogt from La Crosse seeks shortstop, Roxey Walters likely second, Delvin and Hartman vie for third, O Hayer to start at first with challengers. Gard and Cross to catch, with several far and near candidates for the outfield and pitching staff led by Zook, Ames, and Hatch. Exhibition games against Ripon, Lawrence, Marquette, and Milwaukee All Stars planned.
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Fond DU Lac
Wis
Vogt
la Crosse
Roxey Walters
Delvin
Freeport
Hartman
Green Bay
O'’Hayer
Gard
Cross
Newhouse
Zook
Ames
Hatch
Ripon
Lawrence
Marquette
All Stars
Milwaukee
Superior Wins State Basketball Title in Appleton
Blaine high school team of Superior defeated West Green Bay 23 to 13 to win the state championship before the largest indoor crowd in Appleton. Captain Buchanan was out. Sherman, formerly an Appleton star now at Superior, starred in the victory.
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Appleton
Wis
Blaine High School
Superior
West Green
Bubser Heads Large Oshkosh Baseball Squad for 1908
Oshkosh Wisconsin reports a 25 man roster for the 1908 season. Player manager Bubser arrives April 15 with ten pitchers named plus infielders and outfielders. Practice games set with Sheboygan Watertown and St Paul Gophers. Bourgeois leaves. Safford sold. Reits in Chicago semipro. Sullivan out due to eye issues.
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Oshkosh
Wis
George Bubser
Fred Werner
Charles Groll
George B. Ogden
L. R. Converse
Edward Schultz
C. L. Carroll
G. Mowatt
Lewis
Walter Dempsey
W. H. Warren
Chef
P. J. Caldwell
C. P. Scaret
Stephen Kolan
N. J
Doc) Himmelstein
Edward Wise
Henry Groh
H. J. Fleming
Harry F. June
Edward Stanford
John L. Barrett
Wrestling Legend Hesitates on Return Match
Hackenschmidt, the Russian Lion and former champion, appears not to have recovered from his bout with Gotch and says he will not meet the champion in a return match. In the same Saturday, the Chicago White Sox fell to the Cincinnati Reds 9 to 1 after ten innings. Memphis lost 9 to 1 to the Cubs, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Browns 3 to 0 before 18,900. Kenetchy, despite no hits, logged a sacrifice and 15 putouts.
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Hackenschmidt
Gotch
Chicago White Sox
Cincinnati Reds
Reds
Memphis
Chicago Cubs
St. Louis
Cardinals
Browns
Kenetchy
La Crosse County Judicial and Delegates Election Notice
Office of the County Clerk announces a judicial election and delegates to national conventions in La Crosse County on April 7 1908. Voters in towns wards and villages will choose officers listed with certified candidates per party designation.
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la Crosse County
la Crosse
Information to Voters on Ballot Handling and Assistance
The text outlines how voters obtain ballots, endorsement requirements, and handling. It explains how to mark with a cross in the square, fold the ballot, and deposit it in the designated box. It notes allowances for spoiled ballots, timing, and allowable assistance for readers or disabled voters. It concludes with party designations and candidates for offices.
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J. W. Lawrence
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Frank Novak
Lincoln Douglas
Wendell Phillips
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Schaldach and Tourtellotte
J. Nelson
Zein and
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R. Bradish
E. Voight
Oscar Ruden
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FONDY
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Stevens P’nt
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C. H. Holway
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Vin Dolan
Charles Johnston
Charles T. Clark
Edward Fitzporter
Sheboygan
Watertown
St. Paul Gophers
Bourgeois
Safford
Fort Wayne
Reits
Sullivan
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Robert M. Bashford
William Ruger
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Henry Allen Cooper
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