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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1908
Page
2
A San Francisco Chronicle fragment depicts a railroad agent and colleagues coaxing Jack to drink before noon. He resists, claiming never to drink before noon, as others urge him to join for lunch and a small beverage.
A man who cannot collect his own thoughts adopts the ideas of others. The quote suggests influence from peers when faced with mental blocks.
San Francisco January 31 Abe Attell the lightweight fighter has squandered a fortune backing the ponies. A friend posted his forfeit loses and he even borrowed to tide him over after a recent bout. Attell says Frankie Neil must post a 1500 side bet to secure a match, else no fight.
Madison’s Dusty Miller will not play next season as St Paul seeks a $300 sale. The Green Bay baseball group signs players and eyes a 1908 Wisconsin-Illinois league season. Meantime the Y M C A and Company B schedule basketball clashes including February 14 Giants visit for a key home game.
In Boston Cardinal Gibbons after conferring the pallium on Archbishop O Connell says people in America are not as devout as fifty or sixty years ago, noting that statesmen of the past showed familiarity with the holy scriptures which he fears is lacking today.
An advertisement touts a bromide quinine laxative branded as Bromo Quinine. It promotes a single daily dose to cure a cold and urges readers to seek the signature of E. W. Grove. The claim spans the world and markets the product as a universal cold remedy.
Harry C. Pulliam, president of the National League, says he will resign February 25 unless declared winner in his battle against the blacklist resolution. He must compel Gerry Herrmann to align with the commission and enforce mandates on minor leagues. If Herrmann resists, Pulliam plans retirement, making a successor choice critical for the league. Potential successors include James A. Hart or John Heydler, with other veteran owners likely to support Hart.
The article notes Governor Folk of Missouri announcing his bid to succeed Senator W J Stone with plans for a St Joseph speech in early February. It also covers much of the organized baseball leadership, President Pulliam's stance, and praise for salaries and stability under current league management.
Chicago January 31 Eddie Walsh veteran White Sox pitcher sent his contract for 1908 to President Comiskey. He pitched in fifty six games last year and endured over work at times as injuries to other pitchers strained him to win the pennant.
Eddie Wheeler, appointed manager of the Grand Rapids Central league team, will cover second base for the Wolverines this season. Bert Noblett will be traded to another club, perhaps for a catcher. Arnold said Wheeler will have full charge of the team.
In a candid exchange Waggs notes Wigg-Bjones constantly pursues trouble, while Wigg-Bjones claims he is blind to his own interests and unaware of any self-serving motives.
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