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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1908
Page
2
An advertisement warns of kidney and bladder trouble and urges Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a remedy. It claims many health issues stem from kidney disease, touts the product as a natural healer, and offers sample bottles and information by mail from Binghamton New York.
Packie McFarland was named favorite in the opening betting on his April 14 match with Britt. Tom Corbett offered 10 to 1 against Corbett and even money against Britt, with the same odds in Colma pool rooms. Officials expect fluctuation as bookmakers’ margins loom large on the coast. McFarland is favored to win the 15 round bout, Britt reportedly over the weight, and McFarland’s footwork and stamina cited as keys. Abe Attell and Tommy Sullivan draw interest despite doubts Sullivan can make weight. Sullivan has hovered around 130 pounds for months due to boxing duties at the Missouri Athletic Club in St. Louis.
At a Sunday game in McAlester Oklahoma the sheriff served warrants on all players for violating the Sunday law. Bonds were posted and the New York Giants were allowed to continue their journey after the arrests.
April 7 report states J. Leech of Illinois had his nomination as public fittings sent to the Senate yesterday.
Wisconsin boxing fans follow Jimmy Barry vs Sam Langford in a twelve round Boston bout and Ad Wolgast vs Owen Moran in six rounds New York tonight. Eddie Murphy Denny Ryan Young Clark Al Limerick also fight on the Milwaukee card highlights.
Wisconsin Illinois league clubs prepare for practice sessions and selection of signed players. Freeport’s April games with Dubuque were canceled. Clinton, Iowa games set for April 18 to 20. Rockford begins exhibition play with Duluth on Easter Sunday, while Madison faces Waunakee and awaits May matchups with St. Paul Gophers. Merrill optimism cites balanced strength. Rockford’s Shugart warned against underestimating the league.
Chicago April 7 Coach Stagg will concentrate his efforts this week on Garrett who is rising as a coming star for Stagg's team. The article notes Garrett's growing promise and the focus of practice sessions.
La Crosse Sharpshooters club held a prize shoot at their range on Sunday. Walter Rose scored by hitting ground and glancing a shot. McMahon and Ruprecht competed for Germany and Ireland, each earning one point.
Iowa City April 7 Manager Catlin has set the schedule for Iowa's games with Illinois and Chicago. Illinois games are April 23 and 24 in Illinois, Chicago game is April 25 in Chicago. The squad practices daily as Coach Kit’s hopes for a strong pitching staff rise.
West Salem enthusiasts circulated a petition among business men yesterday to urge placing the La Crosse County agricultural school on the fair grounds in their town.
Hackenschmidt plans to depart the United States aboard the Lusitania in three days. The Chicago Cubs defeated Memphis 4 to 0 in a Sunday game. White Sox and Reds were hindered by wet grounds. Sunday White Sox seconds beat Omaha 4 to 2. George Garrett of this city is seen as a rising star in the half mile under Stagg. New York and Newark played 11 innings to a draw. St Louis Cardinals beat the Browns 4 to 3. Eddie contributed one run, two hits and ten putouts, with a double play involving a La Crosse lad.
A. G. Eddy of G class rose to prominence in the La Crosse club billiard tournament by winning two decisive games last evening He defeated C F Mitchel in the class C playoff to decide the winner and then beat Utermoehl 75 to 67 despite the latter appearing out of stroke Eddy advances to the semi finals and is a leading figure in the event.
An old saying notes a stark choice between a good stomach with no food or good food with a poor stomach. The remark reflects on hardship and appetite in harsh conditions.
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