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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1909
Page
2
St Louis president Robert L. Hedges recalls a long talk with Fielder Jones in Portland. Jones, former Chicago American League manager, says he can earn money yet longs for big crowds and big cities and would buy a half interest in a major league club if possible.
Cincinnati report says Harry McLean will never play again after colliding with Thomas of the Boston Doves at home plate. Doctors expect his kneecap injury to stiffen on healing, ending his baseball career.
Wausau hosts a close game as La Crosse defeats the Mackmen 3 to 2. Grimes shuts down the Outcast hitters until a fourth inning rally, aided by an error, snaps a 2–2 deadlock. Dunbar pitched well for Wausau but the late miscues sealed the loss.
Superior defeated Duluth 12 to 1 in a rough game at Superior Wisconsin. Marion started, was wild, and Block replaced him after being hit hard. Duluth fielding and batting struggled as the game was stopped to allow Duluth to catch a train. Batteries Marion Block Mueller Klingebei Clapper.
Winona Minnesota, Aug 19. In a tight well played game, Eau Claire lost 3 to 2. Eis and Byers pitched well for Eau Claire. Winona won in the fourth on a pass, two sacrifices and two hits. Eau Claire narrowed in the ninth, Charley Dexter fanned with two on and two out. Batteries Eis Neimann Byers Killian.
O. T. Erhart endorses Foley's Honey and Tar for chronic bronchitis asthma and lung trouble. The note urges immediate use to avoid suffering and find relief and comfort.
The National Board of Minor Leagues, via Secretary Farrell, ruled in favor of Wausau over St. Paul. St. Paul must pay Wausau $300 for player Ward Miller. The dispute involved Miller’s sale to Toledo for $609 and a claimed agency role by Wausau.
Chester M. Waite, Springfield out fielder, sold to the Chicago Americans and will join the White Sox on September 15. John Collins, Springfield first baseman, already sold to the same club. Waite hitting .329 this season and praised as the Connecticut league’s fastest outfielder. Purchase price is $2,000.
Results include American Association Milwaukee 4 Columbus 2 Minneapolis 2 Indianapolis 0 Louisville 2 St Paul 0 Kansas City 8 Toledo 1 American League Cleveland 3 3 St Louis 9 2 Boston 6 3 New York 3 0 Chicago 2 Detroit 0 Philadelphia 2 Washington 1 National League Pittsburg 6 2 St Louis 3 1 New York 14 5 Philadelphia 1 4 Chicago 1 Cincinnati 9 Boston Brooklyn rain Wisconsin Illinois Madison 2 Oshkosh 1 Appleton 2 Freeport 1 Racine 1 Fond du Lac 9 Rockford 4 4 Green Bay 3 7
Today features Columbus at Milwaukee, Toledo at Kansas City, Indianapolis at Minneapolis, Louisville at St Paul, Boston at New York, Philadelphia at Cleveland, St Louis at Pittsburg, New York at Philadelphia, Brooklyn at Boston, Freeport at Fond du Lac, Rockford at Oshkosh, Madison at Green Bay, Racine at Appleton.
Clear weather at the Casino in Newport will host the national doubles final between Jones and McLoughlin, Pacific coast champions, and Mackett and Alexander, title holders, postponed for two days. The all comers singles tournament advances with fifty seven second round matches scheduled today.
A 50 cent box of Make-Man Tablets is offered as a general nerve tonic and blood purifier. The ad claims it helps nerves, brain function, kidneys, liver, rheumatism, insomnia and melancholy and guarantees satisfaction with money back. Sold by druggists or mailed on receipt of price.
Personal request to a company for a full size 50¢ box of Make-Man Tablets and a booklet. The writer provides a 4¢ postage payment and asks mailing through their druggist to a specified address with a single box per family.
Walsh proves unhittable except for Cobb as Chicago applies a white wash, dropping the Tigers to third place in the standings. The pitching duel highlights a tense matchup with dominant defense and timely hits shaping the result.
The Chicago White Sox and Boston Americans register multiple wins in league play. Pitching and timely hitting power Detroit, Cleveland beats St Louis, and Pittsburg sweeps a doubleheader while Chicago and Cincinnati chase late drama.]]>
In Pittsburgh against St Louis the Pirates won 6 to 3 with strong pitching from Bachman and Phelps. Chicago hosted Cincinnati as Reulbach limited the Reds to 6 runs while Philadelphia split a pair with New York, losing 14 to 17 in the opener and winning 8 to 6 in the second, with Corridon Covaleski Scanlon Foxen and Jacklitsch contributing offensively.
When digestion fails, bowels derange and organs congest causing illnesses. The stomach and liver must be restored to health and Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets are advertised as easy to take and effective.
Mrs Mills Tourtellotte won the handicap prize offered by Mrs G W Burton in a ladies golf tournament at the Country Club yesterday afternoon. Scores:
Archers begin team rounds and handicaps at the thirty first annual meet of the national archery association of the United States in Chicago. G P Bryant of Boston won three events and Miss Harriet Case of Chicago won two during yesterday’s shooting.
Edward H. R. Green son of Hetty Green visits Mineola to inspect Curtiss aeroplane and assess aircraft purchases. He owns a Texas railroad system cattle ranch cotton interests and other ventures and plans to form a Dallas aeronautic society. He aims to race aircraft at the state fair though he does not plan to fly himself due to his weight. He has spoken with Wilbur Wright and is evaluating market machines.
Cleveland journalists report three candidates for Nap La Joie’s Naps successor after his departure. Bill Bernhard of Nashville, Billy Murray of Philadelphia, and Fielder Jones, former White Sox manager, are the top names under consideration as Kilfoyl and Somers plan a partial ownership condition and an announcement soon.
Six twenty one foot race boats and a lone eight foot craft prepare for a local regatta in Chicago. Competing skippers and sponsors are not named in the fragment.
The Chicago Yacht Club hosts the Sir John Nutting cup races this afternoon with Otto C. Schoenwerk Jr’s Invader favored to win. Close rivals Sanddale and Raven III from Macatawa Bay Yacht Club are expected to challenge and keep the contest tight.
New York reports Stanley Ketchel will begin weight cutting upon arrival from California to prepare for a ten round fight with Sam Langford in September. A potential hitch exists over weight with Langford targeting 158 pounds and Ketchel eyeing 170 pounds for an October bout with Jack Johnson.
Acoose the Manitoba Indian defeated Shrubb in a twelve mile race on a quarter mile outdoor track Tuesday night in Winnipeg Manitoba. Shrubb strained a leg tendon and canceled all his season engagements.
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