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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1908
Page
2
An advertisement touts Kilmer's Swamp Root as a great kidney remedy. It claims kidneys affect overall health, urges trial use, and notes availability in fifty cent and one dollar bottles with mail sample offers and a free pamphlet. It directs readers to Dr. Kilmer & Co. in Binghamton New York.
Former world champion James J. Jeffries says he will re enter boxing if Jack Johnson defeats Tommy Burns for the heavyweight title. Betting favors Burns and Johnson supporters predict a Johnson victory, while promoters discuss staging a match between the Burns Johnson winner and Jeffries.
Hillsboro beat Company B 14 to 13 in a muddy armory clash last night. Hillsboro led 9 3 at halftime, then 5 to 10 in the second half before a final pass from Menhart to Bailey sealed the win amid a crowd of over 20,000 tickets sold.
Chicago December 24 Sam Langford is hailed by Klondike a powerful Chicago African as able to beat both Tommy Burns and Jack Johnson in one night He recalls three bouts with Johnson and predicts Langford could defeat the rivals If he lands further fights in Philadelphia Langford may prove the claim in time
First-Class personally escorted all expense tours of twenty one to fifty three days arranged by the Tourist Department of the Chicago Union Pacific North Western Line. Trips include Old Mexico California and Colorado via desirable routes leaving Chicago and other points in January February 1909. Direct Southern Routes to California and Old Mexico return through California Utah and Colorado. Also via New York and steamship to New Orleans. Correspondence solicited. Address 8 Hutchison Manager Tourist Dept Chicago Union Pacific North Western Line 212 Clark St Chicago.
Chicago December 24 Calvin Demarest defeated Fred Conklin in an eighteen point balk line six night match at Masseys finishing 3606 to 18990. Demarest will depart for a week's exhibitions at John McGraws and meet all comers. Also notes on scores averages and a testimonial for Electric Bitters claiming health benefits.
Hal Chase may join the New York Ameri can League club in 1909 as President Frank Farrell says the Bank of England will not buy his sterling first sacket. Chase's pardon looks likely after California State league spurned protection. His case stems from playing with an outlaw club.
Denver December 24 Englewood high school football team twice failed to take a hard signal practice ahead of its planned game with Longmont Christ. Disappointment lingered as players regroup and prepare for the matchup with the visiting team.
The group rode a night train toward Chicago but diverted when snowblocked, missing a game with the Rockies champions. Local managers pledged a fit training venue on Tuesday and reported the field would be ready today.
Gossip from the world of baseball and medicine features President Murphy of the Chicago Cubs voicing frustration over ticket scalping. Doc White plans Billy Sullivan to manage if Fielder Jones quits, while Sullivan tours Ireland. Jimmy Ryan is named as a possible Brooklyn manager. Hal Chase sale is opposed. Little Rock hosts St Louis spring training, Walter Kuhn signs with Minneapolis. Foley’s Kidney Remedy touted as top treatment for kidney and bladder troubles.
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