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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1908
Page
2
Aspirant for Minneapolis city assessor C. A. Nimocks, formerly of the city, shows strong hopes of victory. He was known in La Crosse for a period with R. B. Gelatt in buying the old Daily Press from Walter Luce, though he later left the paper.
Yussif Mahmout, the Bulgarian wrestler, beat Fred Beell in two straight falls and earned the right to face Frank Gotch. Mahmout’s backers push for a match, eyeing possible bouts with Hackenschmidt, while Gotch seeks opponents in England. Observers praise Mahmout’s performance and anticipate Friday’s bout with Americus.
In Los Angeles on December 13 the Wolgast Attell bout ended in a draw after ten rounds. Wolgast pressed from start to finish, landing solid blows while Attell relied on clever footwork and defense to avoid strong exchanges. The referee ruled a draw with Wolgast possibly holding a slight edge for aggression and in fighting strength.
Frank Chance, famed Chicago Cubs leader, announced in Los Angeles on December 12 that he may never play ball again. He cited friction with Murphy and disputes over Cubs management last season, claiming he will quit organized baseball and may pursue orange cultivation on a plantation.
Packey McFarland signs for a ten round bout with Fighting Dick Hyland at Tom McCarey’s club in Los Angeles on Jan. 15. He will also meet Young Erne of Philadelphia in a twenty round bout in New Orleans on Dec. 23, then travel with manager Gilmore to the Pacific coast. McFarland trains to meet Erne and plans to depart south tonight.
W C Kiestler of Halliday Ark praises Electric Bitters as a remedy for malaria stomach complaints and general weakness. The tonic purifies blood tones nerves and energizes the weak. Money back if no help. 50c at D T Erhart's drug store.
Manager Werner reports Sparta of the city will not play La Crosse this season. The memory of last year's defeat likely fuels the decision. It is unclear if La Crosse will pursue a game with Sparta as schedules can be arranged without them.
Clark Griffith the former New York American manager signed a two year contract witharry Hartmann president of the Cincinnati National League to manage the club at a salary of 8500 dollars per year.
An advocate urges readers to choose Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung trouble over unknown preparations. The product costs no more and claims a forty year cure record from O. T. Erhart.
The next Sunday evening sermon at Christ Church will discuss the treatment of children by suggestion. Rev. C. N. Moller aims to present modern psychological methods in a simple practical and effective way. The sermons have attracted interest from Christ Church members and other denominations.
Local residents and visitors from Sparta La Crosse Winona Minneapolis and Milwaukee appear in a Bangor region social roundup. Names include Sheldon McCumbers Preston Upton Seidell Dowe Compton Kneen Sparling Kenyon Baebler Marquardt Moring Moring and others with multiple trips to La Crosse Milwaukee and Minneapolis and arrivals at homes and shops.
Guaranteed to cure any case of itching bleeding or protruding piles in 6 to 14 days or money back. Advertising claim notes price 60 cents.
New York December 12. No word has come from the freighter Neustria of the Fabre line which sailed from this port for Marseilles October 27. The ship is said to be twenty three days overdue and carries a crew of forty with no passengers aboard.
Abe Attell and Biz Mackey have signed to box at 122 pounds for ten rounds at ringside on Christmas night in New Orleans. The match is set for the Southern Athletic Club, with local fans awaiting a festive holiday duel between two noted fighters.
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