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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1909
Page
2
A promotional offer provides a full sized 50c jar Balm of Almond at no cost to ladies who buy a silk sponge for application. The sponges are offered at 15¢. Balm of Almond is pitched as protection against wind and weather producing a soft velvety skin.
Wausau defeats the Lumberjacks 5 to 2 as Outcasts pitcher Watson earns the win while Lakoff struggles on the mound. Three extra base hits fuel the decisive third and fifth innings, with strong fielding from both sides and planned rematch slated for this afternoon.
J. R. Trautner the Flyer owner celebrates a near upset of Lamb IV in the 36 foot class as the famed Red Wing engine craft wins second behind Lamb IV. The Flyer sails smoothly through water while rivals raise waves. Trautner plans bigger boats and may display the Flyer in La Crosse on return voyage with hopes to beat Lamb IV.
Washington defeats Philadelphia 11 to 8 in a high scoring game reported as a swatfest. Pirates use four pitchers to beat St. Louis with heavy hitting and early runs setting the tone.
In Duluth Minnesota on August 18 the Duluth team shut out Superior 5 0 to take the series. Iron Man Davis and Drill's new recruit Wilson pitched well in a pitchers battle. Superior failed to hit at key moments and left runners stranded. Batteries Wilson and Clapper for Duluth Dauss and Mueller for Superior.
Fau Claire defeated Winona 3 to 1 as Schroeder and Dexter held the home team to a single run. Batteries include Baillies Moore and Killian, with pitching by Schroeder for the visitors and Dexter for Winona.
After the Detroit Tigers left Washington, a uniform swap changed hands and Jim Delehanty is now playing second base.
Detroit and Germany Schaefer, Tigers captain, are linked to a Washington move amid rumors in the capital. Supposed causes include a clash with Cantillon, personal slumps, or strategic fit, with conflicting whispers about Jennings and Schaefer. Schaefer’s recent benching is blamed on diminished fielding and batting form.
A compact meditation on how some view morality as fear masked by silence. The line critiques how fear can shape ethical judgments and social expectations in quiet, unresolved tones.
In American Association games Columbus defeated Milwaukee 4 to 0 while St. Paul beat Louisville 5 to 1 and Indianapolis won 2 to 0 over Minneapolis. Kansas City topped Toledo 5. In American League Washington edged Philadelphia 1 to 0 and Chicago defeated Detroit 3 to 2. Cleveland lost to St Louis 3 to 2. Boston and New York rain halted play. In National League Chicago beat Cincinnati 2 to 0 and Pittsburgh won 11 to 8 over St Louis. New York-Philadelphia and Boston-Brooklyn games were rained out.
Washington Americans edged Philadelphia 1 0 in twelve innings as Lelivelt drove in the winning run. Cleveland took two from St Louis aided by Joss Young and two double plays. Pittsburg beat St Louis 11 0 in a rain halted game. Leever led Pittsburg with multiple pitchers used and McKechnie Tarleton traded from Wheeling Central. Overall shut out Cincinnati 9 2.
Support was erratic when Chicago scored its two runs. Evers was hit in the mouth by a batted ball before the game and was badly cut. Bescher dislocated a finger when he collided with the fence chasing a foul in the eighth.
Fragmentary score notes show Batter list Maddox Adams Leever Gibson Sallee Phelps for St. Louis and Overall Needham Gaspar Campbell Roth for Chicago and Cincinnati. Numeric codes and percentages appear, but the exact game action, teams, and outcomes are incomplete.
In Washington and Cleveland games the Phillies and Indians split results with several battery pairs listed. Jost and Easterly faced Powell and Stevens for Cleveland while Young and Stemnis, Dineen, Graham and Criger opposed by St. Louis. Detroit match featured Summers and Schmidt against Scott and Owens with diverse score tags.
National League box shows Pittsburg game details with runs and hits for both teams. RHE Pittsburg finished with a small scoring burst late in the contest.
Brooklyn president Charles S. Ebbetts seeks Mike Donlin as manager of the Dodgers after failed Kling negotiations with Chicago. Donlin favors the move and wants a Brooklyn uniform, praising the pitching staff as strong. Ebbetts notes $30,009 spent on next season's add-ons to bolster the roster of 48 with more to come.
Connie Mack denies reports that player Davis will be sent to Washington. He states there is no truth and vows Davis will stay with the Athletics as long as he remains manager, calling the Washington club rumor the result of an indiscreet officer.
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