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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1908
Page
2
Women as well as men are made miserable by kidney and bladder trouble. The ad promotes Swamp-Root by Kilmer as a remedy, claiming quick relief and offering free samples and a pamphlet. It urges writing to Kilmer & Co. in Binghamton, NY, and purchasing bottles.
President Moll says idea to sort Northern League for locals would be a good one. He advocates local participation to strengthen regional support and bolster community ties amid ongoing league discussions.
Echoes of a northern league form in Wisconsin and western Minnesota spread as Wisconsin Illinois league president Moll says enthusiasts envision a six city circuit. Wausau La Crosse Eau Claire Duluth Superior Winona would join, with conflicts over keeping or dropping Wausau and La Crosse to be decided.
The La Crosse club tournament nears finish with Class B finals scheduled Saturday at 4 PM and last games Sunday at 8 PM. Contenders Kroner Allerton Skinner advance with records and averages. Salzer withdraws due to extended city absence. Hankerson shines in yesterday’s close games as top performers are listed with scores and figures.
Alfred Shrubb the English professional distance runner will race Tom Longboat the Indian star at the Marathon distance in Madison Square Garden on January 9. Pollock wired the offer to Shrubb who consented but with conditions not liked by Longboat and his manager.
Chicago promoter Harry Gilmore announced that Packy McFarland will not weigh in at the lightweight limit for his scheduled December 23 matchup with Young Erne in New Orleans. The fight is officially called off amid the weight dispute.
The report notes three races after the marathon at 10 15 and 20 miles. Shrubb is seen as unbeatable at 10 miles and may beat Longboat in 15 miles. Endurance for longer distances is uncertain as Shrubb specializes in 10 mile runs but experts doubt he cannot double the distance at speed.
Madison Wis December 17 Coaches Rogers and Noyes ran a vigorous varsity tryout focusing on teamwork. Stiehm at center impressed in offense and defense and Swenhoist at forward showed accurate shooting from tough angles. Watt and Zillmer the guards far show promise. First game Saturday against Lawrence college with Wisconsin favored to win.
A Chicago report says major league magnates may abolish the world’s series at February meetings. Arguments cite ticket scandals and player salary demands as harming the game, while supporters suggest limiting individual pay to 500 dollars. motives include owners seeking more receipts. Also mentions Electric Bitters promotion with testimonial.
In Sydney the Anglican synod protests the Tommy Burns versus Jack Johnson 20 round world title fight set for December 26. The premier faces pressure from clergy, while public sentiment and many Sydney businessmen favor allowing the match to proceed. Promoter Hugh McIntosh believes interference is unlikely.
A claim that Dr. King's New Life Pills avert dangerous appendectomy by offering a quiet cure for constipation headache biliousness and malaria. Sold for 25c at O T Erhart's frug store.
Chicago, Dec 17. Husk Chance, manager of the Cubs, would join the Cincinnati Reds next year if Clark Griffiths, Reds new manager, had his way. Griffiths left for his Montana ranch after conferring with Cubs President Murphy to pursue Chance. Murphy denied any deal and said no business was pending. Griffiths criticized McGraw for allowing Roger Bresnahan to leave.
Owen Moran, the English featherweight, defeated Frankie Neil of the Pacific coast in a twelve round bout in Boston. Moran, heavier and more aggressive, dominated from start to finish and had Neil down in round six, Neil rallying but unable to turn the tide.
Promotional note highlights California as a garden spot with flowers foliage sunny air and opportunities for settlers. Promotes travel via the Chicago Union Pacific & North Western Line and directs readers to ticket agents for details.
A concise observation that the man who claims he can abstain from liquor is typically the one who ends up drinking. The note underscores the irony of boastful restraint leading to actual intoxication.
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