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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1909
Page
2
Delegates favor changes to curb dangerous play. Proposed rules would ban piling on fallen players, restrict advances after a down, enforce fair catches, limit offensive line crosses, and replace the forward pass with an unrestricted version completed behind the line. Removal of players at medical or captain request is also urged.
In New York the Intercollegiate Athletic Association plans reforms after a meeting of over 100 professors and coaches. The rules committee includes H L Williams, J A Babbitt, E K Hall, H Hackett, C W Savage, W L Dudley, and W A Lambeth. West Point supports eliminating fatal plays after Cadet Byrne’s death. A national canvass shows 57 institutions favor a safety overhaul.
Chicago December 29. American Association owners convene with three key questions: who becomes president, whether to keep the 168 game schedule, and where league headquarters will be. Milwaukee’s Jas D. OBrien seeks another term amid signs Toledo’s Armour and Columbus’s Schoenborn hold pivotal influence.
In Madison Wisconsin December 29 Angell director at Oregon Agricultural College and former Wisconsin basketball coach is named as a candidate for the Badger athletics directorship. Hutchins resigned to work on irrigation but faculty opposition to intercollegiate athletics colors interest in Angell.
A classic sales line urges readers to buy Chamberlains Liniment for sprains and bruises. The message stresses low cost and personal preparedness, claiming the product protects against common injuries.
Twenty six favor abolishing the game altogether while five back keeping it unchanged. With such overwhelming sentiment the rules committee is expected to enact radical changes to ensure an open game, banning mass plays and modifying the forward pass to prevent injuries. No action was taken on changing the downs rules.
Chicago reports a new gambling bomb threat as Hammond Indiana figures buy the Clark station poolroom along the Wabash line between Gary and Hammond. Peter Meyn George Lawrence and Bud White align with a separate faction to run it against state law. Indiana Gov Marshall and Chief Steward warn immediate closure if opened. The site cost about 12000 dollars.
A claimed medical authority offers a pine compound and glycerine whiskey mix to break severe colds in a day and cure coughs. The recipe calls for concentrated pine, glycerine, and whiskey with periodic doses every four hours, and warns buyers to obtain the genuine half ounce Concentrated pine in its airtight bottle.
In Peoria Frazee says Jeffries and he are certain of defeating Johnson next summer and will drive a worldwide tour after the bout. Jeffries spoke to 4000 at the Coliseum before heading to Tuscola and Indiana, claiming 100 percent improved condition and planning three more weeks of travel before returning to Los Angeles for training.
A reader notes that a durable Waltham watch will not wear out and emphasizes starting it in perfect order through a reliable purchase. The remark urges ensuring accurate mechanism by selecting a well-made timepiece.
A jeweler has the technical knowledge to start a watch properly. When buying a Waltham Watch ask for one adjusted to temperature and position.
Michigan sugar beet firms reject Judson C. Welliver's claim in Hampton's Magazine that they are sugar trust owned. Carmen N. Smith and Chas B. Warren insist the German-American Sugar and Owosso Sugar operate independently of the trust. Warren accuses Welliver of being paid by Spreckles to undermine U S beet sugar. The piece notes a holiday program with Santa Claus and local club activities.
An attack of the grip often leads to a persistent cough and annoyance. Chamberlains Cough Remedy has been widely used with good success for relief and cure when other remedies failed.
Six women of the United Wage Workers head for Spokane to fund their march against street speaking ordinances. They plan open meetings to cover travel costs and expect more supporters as they travel across Washington. Leaders include Mrs. Emil Herman and Mrs. Floyd Hyde.
Ad Wolgast will meet Battling Nelson in a 45 round world lightweight title fight in February in San Francisco at Sid Hester's club with an offer of about $12,000. Nelson agreed after Tom McCarey failed to raise the $10,000 to $13,000. Nelson plans a subsequent bout with Dick Hyland in Kansas City after the Wolgast clash.
The Brotherhood of American Yeomen hosted a children's Christmas celebration on Thursday evening with community participation and festive activities.
In Collier's Weekly James R. Garfield replies to charges about his Alaska coal lands stance. He says he supported a general coal bill, not the Alaska only version, and notes provisions for separating surface and coal law. He contends the dating clause would have led to patenting claims and $10 an acre payments if applied.
Des Moines reports indicate Senator A B Cummins may launch an attack on prominent congressmen in his district if he announces a New Year bid. The rumor ties his moves to a dinner with progressive publicans and draws Hull’s seat into possible contest with Judge S F Prouty and General W H Meyers in the Ninth District. Summins declines interviews.
Dec 29 report from Moscow notes Mme Tolstoy plans to visit Yasnaya Polyana where Count Tolstoy remains under treatment for rheumatism and gout. Latest bulletins indicate the Count is improving despite ongoing illness.
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