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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1908
Page
2
An advertisement touts Dr Miles Nervine as a sleep aid restoring energy and healing nervous irri tability. It cites a testimonial from Mrs May Scott of English Indiana about relief after using Nervine and offers a free sample if it fails.
Billy Neail, manager of Tommy Burns, arrives from London to push a Burns versus Jack Johnson heavyweight bout. Neail offers 5,000 to prove Johnson cannot stop Burns in twenty rounds and demands a formal contract within ten days for a twenty round or finish fight. Burns seeks 30,000 and reserves terms control as champion. Burns weighs about 185 pounds and is ready to fight on short notice.
Wausau’s President Moll declares Lake Shore league is an outlaw group and warns they will blacklist any players tempted away under contract. He says no desire for conflict but will enforce national league rules and fight for guaranteed terms. Wausau’s practice wins boost Lumberjacks as top contenders.
The La Crosse Tennis Club, four years old with four courts, pushes to join the state association as Tennis gains statewide momentum. About fifty enthusiasts look to compete with the top players, and the club plans to send a delegate to the upcoming state tournament amid strong enthusiasm and progress.
The article notes a fashion revival of merry widow hats alongside an older line of merry widow hosiery, signaling enduring style trends. It frames the resurgence as a fresh take on a historic silhouette, highlighting the continued appeal of these accessories.
An expert warns kidney disease can be silent until serious. The ad urges taking Foley's Kidney Cure at the first signs to correct irregularities and help prevent Bright's disease and diabetes. Signed O. T. Erhart.
San Francisco April 11 Packey McFarland trains on the road as he readies for tonight's clash with Jimmy Britt at Colma arena. Britt weighs 134 pounds and vows to retire if defeated, while McFarland remains favored at 10 to 9. Corner men named include Britt’s Spider Kelly and McFarland’s Pat Kenneally with officials and weigh-in set for 10 at Tom Corbett's.
The player explains a rest is needed for health and to enjoy his earnings from baseball. He says only reason to reconsider is the poor position Pittsburg would be in without his services.
President Tom Loftus of the Three I League forwarded his $10,000 bond to Vice President Hayes. He travels to Chicago to attend the American league opener and to Bloomington to oversee league records. Loftus plans a meeting of the schedule committee next week to review the schedule prepared by Ber ing of Decatur.
The Wausau squad of the Wisconsin-Illinois league opened a practice series in Keokuk Iowa today to resume play and prepare for upcoming games.
In thin flurries of play the Chicago White Sox blanked Illinois college 5 to 0 while the Browns defeated the Cardinals 5 to 1 in St Louis. Kenetchy had one hit and ten putouts. The Cubs routed Terre Haute 10 to 1. Philadelphia’s Athletics fell 2 to 0. White Sox needed ten innings to beat Peoria 2 to 1. Jack O Keefe signed to box Peter Sullivan in San Francisco. Michigan faculty teased baseball practice and Allen Ross of Chicago University dislocated his shoulder in a game with Armour. Do a hundred things right and spoil them by one misstep.
O. T. Erhart announces Foley s Honey and Tar cough remedy is not affected by the national pure food and drug law because it contains no opiates or other harmful drugs. It is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults.
Newcastle Pa April 11 Bob Fitzsimmons may become a trainer of pugilists The veteran plans to take this new role to earn a living His first subject is Tony Ross who meets Mike Schreck here next Monday April 13.
Freeport Illinois April 11 pitcher Rause, recently bought from Milwaukee in the Wisconsin-Illinois league, has accepted terms with Freeport management and will join the squad with the rest of the club on April 10.
The University of Wisconsin easily won the Western Inter-Collegiate Gymnastic association meet in Madison scoring 31% points. Chicago second with 10, Minnesota 7, Nebraska 5% with Washington University absent. Captain Zeidhbach led Wisconsin with 18 points, Osthoff and Greubel tied for second with 6 each. Murrach of Chicago led the Maroons in the horse event. Judge identity and attendance noted.
An old promotional excerpt describes Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery, noting its name and ingredients like Golden Seal and triple refined glycerine. It claims usefulness for weak stomach, indigestion, biliousness, and related conditions, while cautioning it cannot cure advanced consumption and urging a fair trial.
St Louis April 11. Ho nus Wagner hinted in transit from Winfield Kansas to Pittsburg that he would likely rejoin the Pirates this season. He avoided interviews but admitted he would probably arrange to play after returning to Pittsburg. He quit due to disagreements with Pittsburg management and said he would help the team if feasible.
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