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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1908
Page
2
Article touts the high prevalence of kidney disease and urges Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a universal remedy. Claims include curing back and kidney pains, liver and urinary issues, and improving urination. Free sample and booklet offered. address given as Dr Kilmer and Company Binghamton New York.
Carlisle Indians overpower Nebraska with a decisive win as the Redmen score repeatedly and the Cornhuskers fail to keep pace. Nebraska suffered a wide margin loss in this matchup with Carlisle displaying strong offense and defense throughout.
In freezing weather at Antelope Park Carlisle outplayed Nebraska 27 to 6 as Hauser and Belanti starred with standout kicks and sweeping runs. Billy Papke dismisses longtime advisor Tom Jones and names Sam Berger as his new manager in Los Angeles amid shifting boxing alliances.
W C Kiestler of Halliday Ark says Electric Bitters cured his malaria and stomach complaints. The tonic purifies blood, strengthens nerves, and boosts energy. Money back if no help. 50c at D T Erhart's drug store.
A La Crosse club billiard tournament yielded modest scores with several players repeating results. Notable entries include Skinner posting 80 80 and Ott achieving 130 93, while Goddard and Gund also shown with multiple high marks in the evening session.
Dec. 3. Michigan will not rejoin the Big Eight before next fall, says Coach A. A. Stagg because the conference will hold no winter meeting. The Michigan question is a dead issue for at least another year from the Big Eight view. Alumni push for admission contrast with Ann Arbor authorities' satisfaction with current trends.
Mrs. C. H. Upham of Chicago donated 11 dollars to Ripon College's athletic association after the football controversy with Lawrence. Friends contributed amounts from 1 to 59 dollars, swelling the fund to nearly 400 dollars and almost erasing the debt.
Charles W. Murphy, head of the Chicago Cubs, urges a rule to ban the spitball at the New York meeting next week. He calls the pitch a nuisance ruinous to batting and a spectacle fans tire of, proposing that pitchers may not moisten the ball before delivery.
A newspaper ad promoting Pyramid Pile Cure claims quick relief from piles at home with no surgery. It notes druggists stock the product due to demand and offers a free trial by mail, charging fifty cents for a box or providing a free trial upon request. Address Pyramid Drug Co. in Marshall, Michigan.
The La Crosse High School Athletic Association held a key meeting to address paying the coach, report on the dance committee, and arrange the basketball schedule for winter. After three dances, profits of twenty dollars were added to the association fund, with another Christmas week event planned to boost funds. A five student basketball committee was appointed to oversee this year’s program.
After much discussion the group decided to postpone paying the coach. Treasurer Brindley has not completed books, making it impossible to determine current funds or whether the $500 guaranteed by a patron would be drawn upon.
In New York at Madison Square Garden on December 15 an Italian runner who recently beat Hayes will race Canadian star Tom Longboat. Bloomington reports more Three I league stars advancing as Des Moines drafts Third Baseman Barwell of Decatur and Portland drafts First Baseman Mullin of Cedar Rapids. Arkansas names Right Tackle Stanley Phillip of Fort Pierre captain for next season. Foley's Orino Laxative advertised as a chronic constipation cure by O. T. Erhart.
Urbana December 3 John Schommer the tall maroon athlete has been suggested as a possible coach for Illinois basketball if he leaves track and baseball. The Illini, aiming for a championship five, consider Schommer a cracking good coach. If no negotiations, a coach may not be secured. Practice started with a large squad and candidates include Poppenfuss Watson Rennaker Brundage Lord Palmquist Horn Briggs Bernstein Rockwell.
Cincinnati reports Champ Osteen of Fort Wayne received 100 dollars from the national commission as pay for ten days played with the Sox last spring. Chicago notes the University of Chicago resumed relations with Northwestern at Evanston after a gap of three years. New York mentions Dorando Pietri.
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