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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1908
Page
2
A terse sports brief notes rivals extending their edge over the Sox with a Chicago defeat. The piece hints at an invasion plan being blocked and references a night at the bowling team, alongside a last national will to resist challenges.
The National League rejected the American Association's request to place a cinch in Chicago. The ruling concerns batter credited with a sacrifice on a long fly to score a run and touches on O'Brien's case with the league decision not aimed at him.
The Stars hold the lead after a tight nine game stretch with only two losses deepen league interest as teams vie for top standing. The White Sox suffer a setback as key matchups tighten the race.
J. Banta of the Chicago Automobile Club and a delegation from the Chicago Motor Club led by Paul Picard arrived to view the line of about a hundred waiting American cars.
The Philadelphia American League baseball team, 35 players strong, left for spring training in New Orleans. A regular game is set for Saturday and daily games continue through March 16 before moving to Mobile for a clash with the Mobile club. Additional exhibitions include Louisville, Indianapolis, Columbus, Lancaster, and a post trip meeting with the University of Pennsylvania and the Philadelphia National League team.
New York February 28 The American league schedule for the coming baseball season was released. It features a 164 game slate with Detroit opening against Chicago on April 14 and St. Louis at ...
The Rivals rose to third place after last evening’s three games in the La Crosse Bowling league while the Stars stayed atop the standings with two losses in nine games. Two games are rolled each weekend as interest grows among players.
Chicago and Cornell consider a fall clash after an invitation from Ithaca and coach Stagg showing interest. The Maroons seek an eastern game and may schedule in Marshall Field or in the east, with Minnesota and Wisconsin the only definite future dates remaining.
Game Warden G L Kingsley announces the closed season for pike bass and croppies begins Saturday March 1 and any taking or possession is illegal until the season reopens. Pike and croppie season starts May 25 while bass opens June 4.
Italy and France used Chicago boulevards as a race course with Italy finishing first by a hood. The Thomas Flyer, coming from New York, arrived twenty six hours earlier, while France trailed closely. Crowds gathered at Jackson Park as the Italian entry reached the Chicago Automobile Club amid a festive reception.
Hyde Park fraternities prepare to ask Cook County court for a temporary injunction to block the board of control from enforcing a ruling barring fraternity members from athletics. The first preliminary meet is Saturday at Bartlett's gym, with Hyde Park track entrants seeking to compete.
Minneapolis grappler Tom Nechas, famed as a clever competitor in the northwest, travels to the city seeking a bout with any willing local wrestler.
Track Manager Harry Hill of Michigan, based in East Ann Arbor, departs for the east to attend an Intercollegiate Athletic Association meeting as the Wolverine representative. He can act for Michigan on questions arising, reporting to the athletic board of control.
A printed home remedy claims a mix of fluid extract dandelion, compound kar yon, and compound syrup of sarsaparilla taken after meals and at night can ease bladder trouble, frequent urination, back pain, and rheumatism. It urges readers to mix at home, noting a local druggist backs its safety and that it may cleanse kidneys and improve blood, with a few doses suggested.
The Caledonia Minnesota report notes the grand jury did not indict Fred Mills of Houston on shooting Osmond Jorgenson. Other cases include Goodheart Hartman Co. v Frank Guillaume ruling for $188, boundary verdict for Smith Molsted v Frenk and Anthony Jonas, and a $5,000 slander suit by Albert Britson’s guardian against Lena Samuelson that awaits verdict. James Colleran pled not guilty to two indictments and trial is set for Friday.
Michigan appears set to vote yes on a change making compulsory attendance at cross country meets every two years a future eligibility requirement for association membership. Managers Hill and Ritchie offered no new details on the Cornell game, noting the matter is with Director Baird and a November 21 date for the first Cornell Michigan football meeting may be fixed.
City residents learn that during Lent the Episcopal prayer book will be replaced by a simple leaflet guiding the Sunday and weekday services. Next Sundays feature special musical services under the new organist and choirmaster, with an evening chorus forming for mission services. Lectures on Ephesians by the rector are scheduled on Lent weekdays, and St Peter's church will host a Friday lecture on Duty to God and Neighbor. Sunday services at Christchurch start at 7 45 p m.
The United Mine Workers' Journal editorially attacks captains of industry for driving a labor crisis to discredit Roosevelt. It warns that they are making a grave mistake and would realize if they understood the underlying agitation. The piece is datelined Indianapolis February 28.
Judge Arthur Snow in Winona district court grants a limited separation in the Louis Goldish versus Belle Goldish divorce on desertion grounds. The order fixes a three year limit with Goldish paying $20 monthly support to his wife. The remark about community success links hostility and respect among men.
Mason City Iowa February 28 eighteen occupants escaped as the Roman Catholic convent burned to the ground last night The building housed 250 students and sustained extensive damage with the escape likely averting a disaster.
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