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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1909
Page
2
Vive Lindaman, the last remaining member of the pre Davey era Boston Nationals, was released today. He plans a westward visit but expects to return to baseball after some time as his pitching arm improves.
La Crosse won 5 to 2 over Wausau at League Park as Grimes allowed five hits for the win. Eddie Kline blasted a three bagger and Letcher added key hits. Duluth rose to within a game of first after defeating Winona 3 to 1 behind Dauss three hitter, tying for top spot with Winona.
Baseball summary shows Cleveland routing the New York Yankees in a decisive game, with batteries noted for both teams. Separate box scores list Pittsburg, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Brooklyn, and other matchups, followed by a note on travel routes for the 43rd G A R Encampment to Salt Lake City in August 1909 via Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway with details on fares and sale dates.
Tomorrow features a two game set with the Lumberjacks at 2 pm. Pfeffer and Watson are expected to pitch for the home squad. Letcher executed a slick hidden ball trick on Bourgeois in the fourth inning, drawing boos before Bourgeois returned to the bench. Wausau adds five newcomers Everett Burns Casey Hoppe and Roland who came through in a tight game. Burns in right field bumbled a third strike allowing an error by catcher Burns on the play. McRae was solid on the mound and Grimes appeared poised for a shutout with proper support.
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Chicago city report on the western golf championship qualifying round at Homewood Country Club Flossmoor Illinois. Warren Wood of Homewood led with 73 while several players posted 81 and higher as rain and wind threatened the day. Mason Phelps and Eben M. Byers were cited as top contenders for the title.
In the American Association Milwaukee beat Indianapolis 8 to 2 Kansas City topped Toledo 3 to 1 Minneapolis defeated Columbus 7 to 0 Louisville beat St Paul 2 to 1. In the American League Cleveland won 2 to 1 over New York and in the National League Philadelphia defeated Brooklyn 7 to 2 while Cincinnati won 6 to 4 against Pittsburg New York and Boston battled to a 3 3 tie. A game was called in the seventeenth inning on darkness and Chicago and St Louis were rained out. In Wisconsin Illinois Fond du Lac beat Racine 19 to 1.
The Cleveland Americans defeated New York 2 to 1 in a pitchers duel between Berger and Hughes. New York Nationals and Boston tied 3 to 3 after seventeen innings when darkness halted play. Pittsburgh led Cincinnati 3 to 0 in the seventh before Cincinnati exploded for four runs in the eighth. Philadelphia beat Brooklyn 7 to 2 as Wilhelm struggled with control and wild throws.
Baseball game halted due to darkness after innings with teams New York and Boston listed. Umpires and batter lineups noted Ritter and Kleinow among others as final play ends.
Boston reports say Doc Gessler could lose his captaincy after a weak showing in Detroit. Harry Lord expected to take over at third base, with Hooper moving to the outfield in New York for a game vs the Highlanders. The club also swaps Cheech and Ryan to St Paul for Ed Karger and Charles Hall, with Karger and Hall joining Boston while Ryan and Cheech join St Paul in Toledo. Poehling promotes a Red Letter Sale in ads today.
New Albin defeated the Noxalls 6 to 1 as Bahl pitched for New Albin, recording 15 strikeouts. Kolb doubled and scored on Beranek’s fence shot for the Noxalls’ lone run in the second inning. New Albin pulled away after the fifth inning with a strong offensive showing and solid defense.
James J. Jeffries and Sam Berger left Chicago for New York to post a forfeit of 5060 dollars to defend his heavyweight title against Jack Johnson. He stated the season’s end confirms his plan to fight for the world championship and asserted Johnson has no claim to the title while he remains champion.
San Francisco July 26 Jo Corbett the famed pitcher has left the diamond by request of his own accord. He told manager Dan Long he cannot regain control and plans to retire from the game. Corbett once dominated as a Baltimore Orioles star and helped win a pennant.
In Chicago July 27 a rumor tied Mike Donlin to adding catcher Noisy John Kling to the Philadelphia Nationals. Cubs president Charles Murphy dismissed the report as absurd, insisting Kling must play for the Cubs or not at all.
The notice promotes a Red Letter Sale at Poebl ing's with emphasis on money saved for shoppers. Limited details available in the readable text.
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