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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1908
Page
2
Bob Lowe, famed second baseman once with the Boston Nationals and Chicago National League team, is leaving baseball. He will coach Western University of Pennsylvania and manage Newcastle in the Ohio Pennsylvania league after leaving the Detroit American League club where he served as utility man for three years. John Evers credits Lowe for helping him become a star.
A brief ad outlines a patent medicine claimed to cure biliousness sick headache sour stomach torpid liver and chronic constipation. It emphasizes pleasant taste and ease of use.
The YMCA team fell to Sparta in a tight basketball game with a final score of 28 to 30. Sparta edged ahead in a low scoring clash and claimed the victory on the road.
The YMCA five traveled to Sparta and fell 30 to 25 as a slick dancing-hall floor hampered the La Crosse team while Sparta led 18 to 17 at halftime. Jefferson starred for La Crosse and A Nelson earned applause with several standout baskets. A return game at La Crosse will follow the match with the New York Nationals on February 14.
Renowned pitcher Rube Waddell to join American team after sale to St. Louis figures, marking a notable move in pro baseball with high expectations for the new arrangement.
Philadelphia manager Connie Mack sells famed but erratic pitcher Wad dell to the St. Louis Americans. Though Waddell’s wild spells hurt titles, his peak performances helped the Athletics win league titles. Mack and rival McAleer offer little on price while commending a strengthened rotation with Plank Dygert Bender Coombs and Vickers.
Detroit Feb 8 Tommy Burns writes from England that he is enjoying training and coin while avoiding a Johnson fight for now. He boasts earnings from recent shows near 2,600 bones and predicts about 19,000 from the Palmer bout, then plans to return home for questions to Johnson.
A fragmented letter snippet mentions a prior exchange and personal notes. Readable words imply a curatorial or private communication context, with minimal concrete dates or names available. The piece conveys a reflective tone centered on a stalled dialogue.
Chicago report says Fielder Jones, en route from Bolivar New York to Portland Oregon, assured fans he will again serve the Chicago White Sox as manager and center fielder this season. He stated I’ll play. Jones plans to oversee business interests while staying with the Comiskey team.
More than fifty prominent bowlers and about 25 Knights of the Pin from various Wisconsin cities will depart Milwaukee for Cincinnati to compete in the national bowling congress. Following a successful state tournament and a world record, local participants aim to win valuable prizes and elevate Wisconsin's standing in the event.
Los Angeles reports a boxing purse controversy as Rudolph Anholz was accused of being robbed when the purse was shared with Nelson under the no decision rule. Newspapers were trusted to settle bets, with major papers weighing in on the dispute.
Special writers backed Anholz with a win while a sporting editor called it a draw. Nelson claimed half the purse, insisting Anholz needed the money. Anholz opted to waive and split the prize, though manager McCarey hesitated. Public opinion held the Boer defeated Nelson, but Rudolph earned the glory as the rising champion.
An old advertisement touts Bromo Quinine cold cure claims with E. W. Grove signature on the box and a 25 cent price. The copy promises headache relief and removal of the cold’s cause by a universal remedy.
Oshkosh Wis Feb 8 A new permanent Oshkosh baseball association will take the form of a stock company with a pre secured fund to insure a successful season. J P Pulliam temporary chairman and Frank G Geiger secretary were chosen. Pulliam likely to be president Geiger secretary with twenty five contributors of 100 dollars each.
An advertisement for Crirfo Laxative Fruit Syrup claims it cures chronic constipation by aiding digestion and stimulating the liver and bowels to restore natural action. Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup is described as non nauseating and pleasant to take. Refuse substitutes. O. T. Erhart.
A concise remark notes the difficulty of life without a certain essential. The statement implies ongoing struggle and adaptation in daily living.
Oxford University Athletic Association debated the American Intercollegiate Athletic Association invitation for an international track and field meet with U S teams at the 1908 London Olympics. They planned to confer with Cambridge University and signaled that a final decision is premature. The prevailing sentiment reportedly favors declining the challenge.
Pazo Ointment guarantees cure for itching bleeding or protruding piles. Removes piles in 6 to 14 days or your money back. Available for 50 cents.
The Company B basketball team departed at 12 40 PM to Hillsboro for an afternoon game. A return match is scheduled next Tuesday in this city. Nearby plans include a future meeting with Decorah Iowa renowned as the state's fastest team undefeated so far this season.
Freeport signs Miles Barlow from last season's Canners to solidify the first sack role and strengthen the Ist team.
Special notice states Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs is not affected by the Pure Food and Drug Law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. It is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults by O. T. Erhart.
A proverb-like line notes that those who listen and learn often do the most talking when chat turns to lessons and personal growth. It contrasts listening with constant speaking to imply wisdom comes from ear and restraint.
Henry Hamilton a ward of the Kenosha Y M C A who was paroled from the Iowa state prison for forgery and to be close to L H Fox awaits Iowa prison officials. Fox had secured the parole and Hamilton later relapsed into drinking leading to his imprisonment in Kenosha.
The Mil waukee Automobile Trade association plans a three day event called the Three Century run on February 26 to 28. President Al Recke says at least thirty cars will participate in a 309 mile route akin to a yacht race. Leg one runs Milwaukee to Madison, leg two Madison to Oshkosh, leg three Oshkosh to Milwaukee.
Appleton Wisconsin February 8 12 year old Clifford Kaphingst died after a shovel without a cross piece on the handle caught on a nail and the sharpened end pierced his body while he shoveled a walk.
The quote notes a difficult task for a woman balancing honesty about her husband with restraint in boasting about her children. It frames truth-telling and pride as competing pressures in domestic life.
Glasgow February report states yacht designer William Fife remains in a very serious condition from injuries after falling from a deck while supervising Sir Thomas Lipton's new racing yacht. He was unconscious for hours before being taken home. Fife's career includes Shamrock III and other noted designs shaping early 20th century yachting.
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