Six World Champs Sign Former La Crosse Pitcher
Madison Senators bring in former La Crosse pitcher Willard Dodge on a six short World series level move. The signing adds veteran pitching depth to the team lineup as the season approaches.
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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1908
Page
2
La Crosse Star Pitcher Dodge Returns to Wisconsin
Williard Dodge, top pitcher from La Crosse in the Wisconsin State League, has been signed by Madison for the 1905 season. Negotiations with Omaha stalled earlier, but Madison secured him under an agreement likely involving a future consideration or a Madison player. Dodge boasts a strong record and is noted as an uncertain but valuable addition for the Senators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williard Dodge
Madison State Journal
Comiskey
la Crosse
Omaha
Dodge
Madison
Revival Shown at University For Past Season
A university program presents a revival show reflecting the past season. The event showcases scenes and performances highlighting campus history and student talent from the last term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
Wisconsin's Singular Year Ends With Strong Core Teams
Despite upheaval and athlete losses Wisconsin completed a creditable year across sports. Basketball won six of nine, track beat Minnesota while falling to Chicago, rowing freshmen won at Poughkeepsie, football nearly tied for second with solid showings, and other sports posted notable results including a second in cross country behind Nebraska and a close tennis dual with Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
University of Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Chicago
Poughkeepsie
Badgers
Nebraska
Purdue
Northwestern
Beloit
Syracuse
Lake Mendota
Illinois
Iowa
Indiana
To Cure a Cold in One Day Bromine Quinine Tablets
Advertises laxative bromine quinine tablets claim to cure a cold in one day. Druggists refund money if it fails. Each box bears E. W. Grove signature. Price 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Grove
Eau Claire Signs Two New Players In Wisconsin-Illinois Loop
Eau Claire signs Eddie Pierce pitcher and William Harley outfielder from Chicago semi pro ranks. Pierce to play infield for Eau Claire as the National Commission reviews Catcher Tommy Assmussen amid contract disputes. If the original contract cannot be produced Assmussen may be declared a free agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Pierce
William Harley
Chicago
Eau Claire
Pierce
Record-Herald
National Commission
Tommy Assmussen
Assmussen
Lake Shore League to Discuss Reorganization Plans
Milwaukee Jan 6 The Lake Shore Base Ball League will hold its annual meeting at the Republican house tonight. Directors debate a possible circuit change affecting Manitowoc Sheboygan Port Washington Milwaukee Racine Kenosha and Chicago. The league may seek permission to use Athletic Park for part of next season's games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Lake Shore Baseball League
Republican House
Manitowoc
Sheboygan
Port Washington
Racine
Kenosha
Chicago
Athletic Park
Man notices others seek what he finds engaging
The speaker reflects on a personal bias about others sharing interests. He suggests people assume others chase what captivates them, framing social perception as self projection and questioning the universality of taste.
74 Teams Enter Wisconsin Fingerball Tournament
Milwaukee January 6 74 teams from across the state will enter the Wisconsin fingerball tournament starting January 11 for a week. Entries include Hustisford Rock Rivers Oshkosh South Side Clippers Long Shots Hoosiers and Ideals Juneau Hubs Green Bay Herricks Bismarcks Beloit All Stars Waterloo Watertown Columbus Fond du Lac Imperials Eau Claire Eau Claires Lake Mills Pens Pin Setters and Anderson's Pin Setters Madison Rex Colonials No 1 2 3 Hellos Paitz Juniors Bitter Sweets Park Kandy Kids Capitols Six Cylinders a University of Wisconsin team Racine Tonpaz Kenosha Petersons Port Washington Ozaukees The Ports Nationals Creoles Bankers Premos Columbias Injuns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Hustisford
Rock Rivers
Oshkosh
South Side
Clippers
Long Shots
Hoosiers
Ideals
Juneau
Green Bay
Herricks
Bismarcks
Beloit
All Stars
Waterloo
Watertown
Columbus
Fond du Lac
Imperials
Eau Claire
Eau Claires
Lake Mills
Penn’s
Anderson's
Madison—Rex
Colonials
Hellos
Paitz Juniors
Bitter Sweets
Park Kandy Kids
Capitols
Six Cylinders
University of Wisconsin
Racine—Tonpaz
Kenosha
Petersons
Port Washington
Ozau
Cub Pitcher to Become Thespian
Chicago reports Ed Reulbach, star pitcher for the Cubs, is slated to appear on the stage under Charles Frohman. President Murphy, who has not received official word, questions whether the item is a baseball boost or a theatrical project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Murphy
National League Baseball Club
Ed Reulbach
Charles Frohman
Cub
Reulbach
Frohman
Pedestrian Walsh Completes Leg From San Francisco
John Walsh, walker on a $5,000 wager from San Francisco to New York, left Johns town hospital where he has been treated for pneumonia. He began Oct 21 and aims to finish in ninety days. since starting he has lost twenty five pounds and expects to reach New York in ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
John Walsh
San Francisco
New York
Johnstown Hospital
Walsh
Nice Man Speaks Up About Unseen Complaint
A courteous man voices concern over a recent action, insisting the matter affects him and others. The report notes his complaint as part of broader community reaction to the event.
Michigan Faces Conditions Before Return to Conference Rules
The College Conference Athletic Association session debated a seven game football plan but tied votes require faculty approval and Michigan’s stance remains unsettled. The group also split sports into two divisions for eligibility rules, pledging cooperation with the eastern intercollegiate body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
College Conference Athletic Association
University of Michigan
Wisconsin
Michigan
Northwestern
Minnesota
Iowa
Indiana
Illinois
Purdue
Paterson
Papke to Meet Ketchel Next Month in Peoria Fight
Billy Papke the Illinois fighter known as the Thunderbolt will box in Peoria on February 13. Manager Charles Bartson and promoter T. E. Jones arranged the bout with Ketchel, though Ketchel’s participation is not yet guaranteed. If Ketchel cannot be signed, a different middleweight is to be engaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Billy Papke
Illinois “Thunderbolt
Charles Bartson
Peoria Athletic Club
T. E. Jones
Ketchel
Jones
Bartson
Menasha to Get into Fight Game
Oshkosh fight promoters seek lease of Waverly hall near Menasha Wisconsin to stage winter fights. Edward Jordan of Wrightstown and Young McGoorty of Oshkosh expected to present the first scrap on January 15. Hall sits midway between Menasha and Appleton with strong streetcar access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menasha
Wis
Oshkosh
Waverly
Edward Jordan
Wrightstown
Young McGoorty
Appleton
Negro to Fight Chicago Artist in January Bout Off
Los Angeles, Jan. 6. The ten round fight between Jim Flynn and Chicago Jimmy Barry at Naud Junction was canceled at Flynn's request due to an injured hand. Sam Langford, the negro welterweight who recently defeated Barry, will replace Flynn and meet Barry on the original date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
Naud Junction
Jim Flynn
Chicago
Jimmy Barry
Flynn
Sam Langford
Barry
Y W C A Notes Schedule For Next Week
Y W C A notes list weekly classes and meetings. Glee club Memory and Beacon Light Bible classes occur Monday. Other days include common branches gymnasium classes Tuesday English for foreign speaking girls Thursday and director board Friday. Committees meet Saturday with morning classes continuing. secretary available for new cooking or subject classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glee Club
Memory
Beacon Light
Board of Directors
Temperate character of Joseph J. Roraff denied inquest claim
A Chicago newspaper claim that Joseph J. Roraff was intoxicated on the day of his death is disputed. Friends insist he was a man of unwavering temperance and that any suggestion of excess is impossible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Joseph J. Roraff
Roraff
Carl Olson Named Prince of Sweden Lead in Local Troupe
Carl Olson of this city has signed with C. S. Primrose to star as the Prince of Sweden. He leaves Saturday for Council Bluffs to join the company, with his first appearance set for Neola, Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Olson
Ole Carlson
C. S. Primrose
Prince of
Sweden
Mr. Olson
Council Bluffs
Neola
Louis J. Oyen Leaves for Dakota on Mission
Louis J. Oyen departs for the Dakota region on a business mission. He expects to travel through key towns and return with reports on opportunities and partnerships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis J. Oyen
Points
Dakota
Falk Buys Auto To Lighten Public Works Duty
Commissioner George Falk of the board of public works has purchased a new automobile. It is a Ford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falk
George Falk
Board of Public Works
Ford
G A R Meeting Installs Post 38 Officers
Wilson Colwell Post 38 G A R installs officers for the new year including Commander Samuel Guerton Senior vice commander Geo D Wright and senior vice commander George Atkinson Quartermaster B F Bryant Chaplain Geo H Dalton Officer of the Day W A Sweet Officer of Guard T O Lawrence and Buron Jas C Uutmans
Onalaska Municipal Improvement Banquet
The second annual banquet of the Onaska Municipal Improvement league was held at the Onalaska Woodman hall and was a big success. Speeches followed by Rev. Henry Faville of La Crosse and others. Impromptu taxes were also given by prominent Onalaska citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onaska
Mrs S B Oatman Hosts 500 Club Gathering
Mrs S B Oatman of 1127 Main Street will entertain the 500 club next Wednesday afternoon. Roots are suggested as part of the ration for sheep in winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. B. Oatman
Main Street
500 Club
President Angell Defends Co Education At Michigan
Dr James Burrell Angell longtime University of Michigan president asserts co education has succeeded and urges self control for coeds. He warns women must prove they can study and improve without maternal guidance and offers advice on behavior exercise morning meals and punctual study habits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Burrell Angell
University of Michigan
United States
Harvard
Michigan
Angell
Boone Hans Dilbertson Dies After Grade Crossing Accident
Boone Hans Dilbertson a 35 year old farmer was struck by a Southeast train at a grade crossing in Westby. He walked to a doctor after the collision, rode home three miles in a lumber wagon, and died Friday morning from injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans Dilbertson
Southeastern
Westby
Here
Gilbertson
Westminster S S Holds Two Elections
The Westminster Presbyterian Sunday school elected Walter Harrington as superintendent with Miss Bertha Bergans as assistant. Miss Berdella Wagner was named treasurer and Miss Maud Van Loon secretary with Carl Betz as assistant secretary. The Ladies Aid society chose Mrs. Kimball as president with Miss Isabel Van Loon as vice president and Mrs. John Torrance and Mrs. Frank Kauba as treasurer and secretary respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Bergans
Berdella Wagner—Treasuer
Maud van Loon
Carl Betz
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Westminster Presbyterian
Kimball
Isabel van Loon
John Torrance
Frank Kauba
Grocers' Association Sets Ball and Meeting
The Retail Grocers' Association held its annual board meeting Thursday evening. Directors present included James B. Murray, Charles Wenzel, Tennyson, Volmar, Jackel, Harry Taggart, and W. C. Rick. A committee on bail announced the next meeting will be at Woodman Hall on Maid Street January 14, and a ball is planned for the latter part of the month. The report notes progress in member cooperation over the past year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Retail Grocers Association
James B. Murray
Charles Wenzel
Tennyson
Volmar
Jackel
Harry Taggart
W. C. Rick
Woodman Hall
Maid Street
Warhop Ordered to Report to Detroit in Major League Move
Jack Warhop of Freeport, previously with the Wisconsin state league, has been sold to the Detroit Americans and ordered to report in Detroit on March 1. His salary is fixed at 2100 dollars for the year 1000? Warhop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Warhop
Freeport Offenhe
Detroit Americans
Detroit
Freeport
Warhop
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Y. W. C. A. Notes
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Grocers
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