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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1908
Page
2
Promotional notice extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for female ailments and notes its honest label listing ingredients. It claims the medicine contains no alcohol, aids digestion and nerves, but warns it cannot cure tumors and requires time and perseverance.
The article notes a steady attendance of women at the event with growing noise levels while the 4 o' clock games draw fans. Late in the session the inside call appears to be areval lanes, suggesting an improving but imperfect atmosphere.
Cubs defeat Brooklyn in a decisive inning with strong pitching and timely hitting in a close matchup. Milwaukee and Kansas City suffer losses in the circuit standings as the circuit schedules multiple intercity games across leagues.
Yesterday's scores show Columbus 3 over Milwaukee 1, St Paul 8 over Louisville 4, Minneapolis 5 over Indianapolis 4, Detroit 4 over Cleveland 0 with Kansas City to Toledo rain, New York 2 over Pittsburgh 1, Cincinnati 3 over Boston 2, Chicago 2 over Brooklyn 1, and Philadelphia-St Louis rain. Club standings follow.
In an eleven inning affair the Cubs defeated Brooklyn 2 to 1 with a ninth inning Cubs run tying the contest and the deciding run coming in the eleventh. The Reds beat Boston 3 to 2 in the opener. New York toppled Pittsburgh 2 to 1. In the American Association the Tigers beat Cleveland. Brewers fell to Columbus 3 to 1. Millers edged Indianapolis 5 to 4 and Saints beat Louisville 5. National League notes show Pfeister, Reulbach and Moran led Chicago to victory over Brooklyn while Spade and McLean paced Cincinnati past Boston.
Dope Box features two teams facing each other again today and tomorrow with Jones likely in the box this afternoon and Watson tomorrow. Flynn had an off day, Baillies showed form, and Umpire Connelly drew fans’ ire for hesitant decisions. Safford and Harmes suffered head blows but recovered to continue. Becker made a sensational one handed catch and the hit and run strategy by Madison drew praise despite crowd doubts about luck.
Madison Senators defeated La Crosse 4 to 0 as Grimes held the visitors to two late doubles. Safford was knocked unconscious by a line drive but recovered. Batter performances included Whitmore driving in two and Leise Letcher contributing key hits.
In Fond du Lac Wisconsin on July 25 Lynch delivered a three run rally with bases loaded and two out in the ninth to overcome a 2 to 4 deficit. Fond du Lac earned a 6-4 victory as Boop and Toor contributed earlier and later players added runs.
McGill allowed 8 hits and 5 runs as Sacrifice hits by O Leary Stark Disch Fisk highlighted the effort. Butch ed delivered a three base hit. Ireland Schoonhoven stole bases and Ireland was hit by pitch. Rouse took the loss with 8 runs across 8 innings.
American League games in Cleveland and Milwaukee show Cleveland and Milwaukee winning margins with detailed box line scores. Batteries noted include Summers Schmidt Joss Clark and others with runs hits and errors listed for each matchup.
The advertising notice touts the Grand Trunk Lehigh Valley double track line to New York and Philadelphia with through coach and sleeping car service. It highlights scenery and directs inquiries to Geo. W. Vaux at 135 Adams St Chicago for descriptive literature.
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