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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1907
Page
2
In yesterday's action the Cubs edged the Brooklyn Brewers in a tightly played game. The race for standings remains competitive as Cleveland suffered a defeat and the Saints were involved in a horseplay moment.
In the American League Chicago beat Washington while Boston defeated Cleveland 4 to 2. Detroit edged New York as St Louis fell to Philadelphia in rain. In the National League Chicago won 2 to 1 over Brooklyn and Philadelphia beat Cincinnati 2 to 1. Boston routed Pittsburg 6 to 3 and New York defeated St Louis 4 to 3.
Chicago faces Washington in a key matchup while Cleveland visits Boston and Detroit travels to New York. St Louis plays Philadelphia in a slate of intercity clashes.
A compact sports style notice notes teams traveling between major cities for events. It mentions Brooklyn in Chicago and New York in St. Louis as scenarios, implying intercity matchups and regional sports activity.
Milwaukee beats St. Paul 12 to 4 while Columbus defeats Toledo 8 to 3. Indianapolis edges Louisville 1 to 9 as Minneapolis bests Kansas City 4 to 3. St. Paul plays in Milwaukee and Minneapolis plays in Kansas City.
A Freeport dispatch reports Ted Sullivan representing Comisky of the Chicago White Sox concluded a 20 day option on Jack Warhop. Warhop, Freeport’s star pitcher, has attracted multiple major league offers as managers and scouts watch him closely. The veteran righthander nicknamed the Old Roman seems poised to join Chicago.
Racine Wisconsin July 30 special report notes Racine College Grammar School will contend for top honors across gridiron athletic fields basketball and gymnasium. Returning crack athletes and George F. Green the physical trainer anticipate repeating last year’s victories.
A sharp saying about facing a man with a harsh tongue challenges readers to confront fear and resolve. The remark reflects communal caution toward a loud critic and the readiness to stand firm in a shared stance.
La Crosse showcases its clean sport culture with triumphs in Wisconsin Golf Association events and Central Sharpshooters Union contests. City teams win cups, top performers gain leadership roles, and military marksmen return with honors while Champs suffer a close baseball loss to Freeport. The week reinforces La Crosse as a premier Western Wisconsin sports city.
Gust Whitewings of Grand Rapids Wisconsin organizes an All Indian baseball team to tour the state. The educated players include George Brown and Charles Brown Carlisle Indian School trained in Lansing Iowa as battery with Harry Thompson La Crosse at first base and Andrew Decorah Portage at shortstop. Other members are Ben Decorah Portage Will Green Deer Tomah John Mann Tomah Lewis Glass Carlisle Gust Whitewings and Claymore Longmach with Ed Wilson as substitute. The team is expected to be strong.
Madison routed La Crosse 8 to 0 as Baillies was hammered and Theobald limited the visitors to two hits. Other results include Green Bay 3 Oshkosh 1 and Wausau 4 Fond du Lac 0 with listed upcoming games: Eau Claire at Freeport and La Crosse at Madison.
The Madison team, led by Theobald on the mound, defeated La Crosse 9 to 0. Theobald allowed two hits, struck out ten, while Raillies struggled for La Crosse, yielding four doubles and two singles with weak support. Smiley Smith boosted Madison with a double and solid defense, and Moore of La Crosse was ejected for heated language toward umpire Anderson.
The Dope Box notes a tough loss for the champs after nine errors and a close game. Freeport dominates discussions with Warhop on the mound while Wausau, Freeport, and Madison vie for early-season leadership. Eddie Kenetchy shines at St Louis with two runs and a three‑bagger, and Eau Claire adds Assmussen Thompson Fourehner to the Freeport squad.
Barney Oldfield opened the Fargo Interstate fair by breaking two world automobile records on a half mile track. He completed the first mile of a three mile race in 1:15. His three mile time was 3:51. The mile mark beat his Winnipeg record by four and a half seconds, and the three mile record beat Winnipeg by eighteen seconds.
San Francisco July 30 after a drawn weight dispute Joe Gans and Billy Nelson agreed to weigh 132 14 pounds ring side stripped, likely assuring the Britt Nelson bout next Wednesday. Gans as favorite in betting. crowd interest muted, tickets pricey, attendance uncertain as Britt’s condition draws critique and Nelson appears harder and heavier.
A Nebraska rancher proposes paying $100 to couples who marry and settle in McPherson county and $59 for each child born there. Thomas Roseman argues the policy will end financial barriers to marriage and parenting, likening it to a philanthropy that could transform the region. He cites biblical passages in support of his fertility bonus program.
Short religious quotation block listing Bible verses Galatians 6 16 Samuel 2 29 Psalms 119 117 18 19. It notes trust in the lord and safety, framed as a reader’s verse compilation.
Green Bay beat Oshkosh 3 to 1 in a game marked by miscues on both sides. Oshkosh 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 6 3. Green Bay 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 x 3 8 3. Batteries Converse and Warren. Green Bay Frances and Ott. Freeport tops Eau Claire 4-1 in opportune hitting.
A question lingers about the elderly man known for his odd speech likening his horse harness to gears. Locals recall his insistence on calling equipment gears, a peculiarity tied to his reputation and era.
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