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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1907
Page
2
Yesterday's results show the White Sox defeating Boston and Philadelphia edging Cleveland. The Cubs also secured a win while Milwaukee and Louisville split a doubleheader. Other games from yesterday are noted.
In the American League games Philadelphia tied Cleveland 2 to 2, Chicago beat Boston 3 to 1, New York defeated Detroit 2 to 1. In the National League New York beat Cincinnati 4 to 3, St. Louis won 2 to 1 against Boston, Chicago defeated Philadelphia 5 to 1, and Pittsburgh edged Brooklyn 9 to 0.
Washington plays Chicago and Philadelphia meets Cleveland while New York faces Detroit in a slate of intercity games. Boston hosts St. Louis and Pittsburgh visits Brooklyn with Cincinnati at New York and Chicago visiting Philadelphia.
Reported games show Milwaukee defeated 2 to 1 and Louisville won 9 to 3. Columbus lost 3 to 9 to St. Paul while Toledo overwhelmed Minneapolis 11 to 2. Intercity matches list Louisville in Milwaukee and Indianapolis in Kansas City with rain affecting play.
George Bubser, ex-La Crosse, smiled after a sixth-inning victory described as the first in days over the champs. The infield showcased quality with three double plays, notably the last, as Becker erred on a throw to Burke and Cahill’s center-field relay to first fumbled on a potential double play.
Sage displayed his usual wildness yet could not secure the ball in clutch moments. His speed remained marvelous as a dark, stormy day loomed, underscoring the big player's strong day despite miscues.
Flynn accepted nine assists with no errors. Several helped turnouts at second base. The hoodoo boy showed speed and precise fielding throughout the game.
Umpire Murphy kept silence on the Oshkosh bench while the team played in the field. remarks on umpiring were not tolerated.
Bourgeoise’s hitting was the best of the day Cahill and Medwtzky followed but with lower totals Burke sacrificed early in ning but failed at times to field bunts The lanky pitcher fielded poorly yet ran the bases well and whipped a man twice Chocolate White and Red were present offering advice Liniment struck a run in a fielders choice The score amused White with Lewis and Jones linked to upcoming games against the Indians
A fragment notes South American tribes where women dye or draw facial fronts as ornament, reflecting cultural aesthetics influenced by the black gap motif.
Oshkosh defeats La Crosse 4 to 1 in a Wisconsin league game as Sage Unhittable is finally toppled. Duke Flynn, Cahill, Medwtzky, and Bourgeoise spark the visitors with decisive hits and strong fielding. Madison blanks Fond du Lac 8 to 0 behind Theobald on a brisk day of play.
Madison August reports indicate Wisconsin will field a veteran laden squad for 1907 with many players from last year’s team returning. Captain Charlie Miller leads the backfield with Messmer and Ostoff. Quarterbacks include Springer Gunther and Zeisler, while Rauch holds experience from last season under Dr. Hutchins.
The article recalls a businessman once asked by a committee to excuse an employee so he could join the band. It asks what has become of this man, hinting at changes in local leadership and community expectations. Details about his current status or whereabouts are not provided in the readable text.
Two base hits by Cahill Dolan and Bourgeoise, three base hits by Medwizky Bourgeoise. Flynn and Sage shared pitching duties with Flynn allowing two bases on balls and Sage six strikeouts. Wild pitch by Flynn and two double plays Cahill to Becker Moore to Burke and Bond to Becker to Burke. Time of game 1:20 with Murphy umpiring.
In Stoddard Wisconsin on Saturday about seventy leading educators gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J C Johnson to honor his six years as school district clerk. They presented a set of dining room chairs and a purse. Mr Johnson thanked them as ice cream and cake were served and guests departed about 11 pm.
Miss Dummer of Chaseburg visits at the Wrobel home over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Downey of Genoa Ridge visited their daughter Mrs. Halderson and granddaughter Mildred Halderson. John Oswald and Frank Gould made calls in town. Station Agent G W Wolf from Grand Crossing dined with the Blashek family. Mrs. Pulver reports her father at St Francis hospital improving. Several callers and travels noted among Wrobel, Moe, Dummer, Outcelt, and Munyon families. A boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Coquillette. W H Pulver of Viroqua visited J C Johnson. P L Adams called to Rockton for ill father.
Miss Rena Peterson visits Racine and Sheboygan while Mrs. Maria Morley visits Readstown with her niece Mrs. T. O. Mark. Katherine Riker and her daughters Ethelyn and Katherine, with Leonard Terhune, depart for Groton South Carolina to locate. Thomas A. Tolrud and family chase a western state relocation.
Miss Margaret Baker spent Sunday and Monday in Winona. The Dresbach club hosts the La Crosse Badgers next Sunday at 2 PM. Dresbach defeated the La Crosse Pennants 6 to 2 in a fast game. Various locals visited, moved, or built, including W S Widmeyer moving to Newport and Clarence Holcomb building on Front street.
Ville, Ind. resident visiting relatives departs for Chicago after a local game where Dresbach beat the La Crosse Pennants 6 to 2. Chicago guests Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Rule stay with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Waas. Cora Hickson returns from Minnesota City with sister Maude Morissy. Frances Callahan of Minnesota visits town. Louise Polzin leaves for Minneapolis. A. Lambert and family relocate from Dakota.
Mrs A C Fletcher leaves on Northwestern for Madison to spend winter with two daughters. Workmen repair storm damage at pickle factory estimated at about 1000 dollars after roof and elevator shaft damage. Gail Heyster marks his fourth birthday with a party. Camps line head of island as week of camping continues. Mr and Mrs F T Whitbeck visit Council Bay relatives. Mrs Frank Frazier of Washington DC returns home from summer with Dana family. Arthur Walker travels from West Salem to mend storm damage at their premises. Mrs W D Freeman of Caledonia visits Whitbeck home.
Alfred P Olson purchased a magnificent baritone saxophone for the Rushford band at a cost of 136 dollars. Mrs I Iverson Conrad and Selma Iverson returned from Duluth after visiting the former's son for a month. Harriet Putnam went to La Crosse for a week's visit with Helen Anderson. C S Berg and wife welcomed a baby girl last Saturday. Traveling acrobats entertained crowds on a main street with slack wire acts contortion and sleight of hand. Emmanuel Episcopal church choir takes annual outing to Camp Hazard on Thursday. Miss Church of Mankato visits with Mr and Mrs E M Mitchell. R C Stokes of La Crosse transacted business here Wednesday and Thursday. Miss Weston of Faribault M Minnesota diocesan secretary of the Daughters of the King arrived to organize a local chapter.
New York Aug 16 Jack Johnson the heavyweight champion said he had not called off his fight with Sailor Burke and his manager Joe Humphreys. Johnson favors a fifth campaign while Burns plans his future. Burke bout set for Labor Day and Johnson also faces Jim Barry of Pennsylvania on Aug 27. Johnson appears confident of easy victories in these bouts.
Lefty Davis packed his suitcase and left Cincinnati bound for Minneapolis. He vows he will not play for the St. Paul club, the team Cincinnati sold him to, and blames manager Hanlon for mistreatment. He says he would play under Ed Ashenback but will spite Hanlon with a peculiar vengeance.
James Murdock arrives in Winona to arrange a wrestling bout with Lex Clayton. Murdock, a Pacific coast wrestler, last defeated Jerry Sullivan in two straight falls at Anaconda, Montana. Clayton, a local wrestler, has never been beaten by others. If scheduled, the match promises a strong contest.
A concise remark notes that many men fail to achieve much and refuse to credit cigarettes for their lack of success, suggesting personal responsibility over smoking excuses.
A group of Borneo women experiments with bold hair colors including pink green blue and teal creating a striking cultural display. The vibrant shades reflect local fashion and creative expression amid traditional attire.
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