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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1908
Page
2
The article discusses rising costs for telephone service and the debate over fair pricing. It contrasts independent companies with the Bell system, arguing each must cover costs, maintain high service, and provide fair returns while treating customers with courtesy.
The Cubs defeated Philadelphia 6 to 3 in a decisive win as Mud Hens beat Brewers in a doubleheader. Cleveland topped New York in a separate game signaling strong midseason play.
Oshkosh defeats Freeport 4 1 while Green Bay tops Madison 4 3. Rockford dominates Fond du Lac 4 0 and Wausau beats La Crosse 7 1. The page lists today’s matchups Rockford in Green Bay Freeport in Wausau Madison in Fond du Lac La Crosse in Oshkosh.
Dunbar pitched for La Crosse as Becker Baillies and Searing starred in an 8-1 and 1-1 doubleheader. The crowd neared 700 in Oshkosh with mixed results and postgame notes tout Bartos and Becker, while Ferguson was away in the Twin Cities.
After a thirteen inning contest the Colts failed to regain the lead as La Crosse held on to win. Lang pitched well for the Lumberjacks after a rough fourth inning, while Baillies and Flynn each contributed with hits as Gardener, Pink, and Hawley tightened defense. The game ended early in the eighth due to darkness with La Crosse taking the decisive advantage.
In the American Association, Toledo visits Milwaukee while Columbus plays Kansas City and Louisville meets St Paul in Minnesota. Indianapolis travels to Minneapolis. American League games feature St Louis at Washington, Cleveland at Boston, Detroit at New York, and Chicago at Philadelphia. National League action sees Brooklyn at Pittsburg.
Yesterday's results include Toledo 2 Milwaukee 1 Minneapolis 2 Indianapolis 1 St Paul 3 Louisville 2 Kansas City 4 Cleveland 3 St Louis 2 Philadelphia 2 Chicago 4 Washington 4 Detroit 1 Boston 6 Cleveland 5 New York 1 Chicago 5 Philadelphia 1 New York 3 St Louis 0. Pittsburg Brooklyn rain.
In the American Association action the Cubs crushed Philadelphia 5 to 1 as Kenetchy collected two hits. Other results include Detroit 1 Boston 0, Cleveland 5 New York 1, and Chicago 4 Washington 4 tied at darkness. Brewers fell to Mud Hens, Saints beat Louisville, Millers beat Indianapolis, and Kansas City edged Cleveland 13 to 4 in a 16 inning affair.
A sale listing notes items available at Hoeschler Bros drug store 500 Main Street and Columbian Pharmacy 123 South Fourth Street in La Crosse with pricing and terms implied.
In Rockford Illinois yesterday the doubleheader ends with Rockford 4 Fond du Lac 0 in the opener and Fond du Lac 9 Rockford 0 in the nightcap. Moore leads Rockford with two base hits and a home run while on the mound Pierce and Palmer tally strikeouts. Fond du Lac gains nine runs in a late surge to complete the split driven by Hutton Corkill Forsberg and Singer with Leise on the mound.
An advertising notice invites afflicted individuals to visit a city office for a method claimed to cure diseases quickly and permanently. The specialist promises no charge for initial counsel and reasonable fees for a perfect cure, with testimonials available from patients.
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