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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1914
Page
8
A fragment notes Duster Stinton praising a product called Tuxedo as tobacco described as not harming wind or nerves. The line reads as a personal endorsement linking athletic use to steadiness. The source presents a brief, informal quotation style.
Yesterday's results show American Association scores with Kansas City, Milwaukee, Columbus, Cleveland, St. Paul, Minneapolis, Louisville and Indianapolis. American League games include Chicago, Cleveland, St. Louis, Detroit, with National League results for Chicago, St. Louis, Cincinnati and Pittsburgh. Federal League fixtures list Kansas City, St. Louis, Chicago and Indianapolis. Saturday's slate features multiple doubleheaders and varied scores across all leagues, including dramatic Cleveland and Philadelphia innings and several 11 to 19 type totals.
Nelson Clothing company baseball team split a weekend trip to Rochester with a 13 inning loss and a 4 to 1 win. Fiske earned the Sunday victory for Rochester, beating Nelsons on two hits, while the Nelsons won the thirteen inning game 5 to 4.
The Trap Shooters led by J. Bartl dominated yesterday morning's La Crosse Gun Club shoot, losing only one third of fifty. F. Schwalbe trailed with 48. Final scores: J. Bartl 49, F. Schwalbe 48, W. Wager 43, W. Erickson 41, A. Moll 38, E. J. Olson 36, C. F. Sutor 35, Dr. Herbert 34, J. E. Higbee 34, M. Locke 26, J. Culp 20-25.
Reds climb to second in Southwestern Ohio crowding Garry Herrman's yard. Butcher Boy Joe Benz of the White Sox threw the season's first no hitter against the Naps. Benz also shone for Green Bay in Wisconsin. Cubs beat the Browns as a trio of Chicago teams drew large crowds. Bob Groom of the Slou Feds took a beating as Kansas City Feds won.
Ty Cobb remains sidelined for the Tigers with a split rib from an infield collision in Boston on May 18. He traveled to Detroit on June 1 but will not resume playing until the end of the week as rib trouble persists.
Outfielder Charles Mears of Perth Amboy, a .500 hitter and home run threat, joined the New York Yankees today, adding a strong bat to the lineup as of June 1.
A quoted exchange reveals a desire for peace and quiet in farm life. One speaker worries that giving up the gay life would signal aging. The other cites wealth as allowing any choice, yet fears friends’ judgments.
Six drivers are hurt after crashes during the Hoosier Classic. Joe Dawson suffered serious injuries when his car somersaulted twice in the air. The finish order lists Delage, Dene Thomas leading ahead of Delage Albert Guyot and others, with cars from Peugeot Stutz Sunbeam and Maxwell among the field.
Rene Thomas driving for France and Delage set a world record to win the Memorial Day 500 at Indianapolis with a time of 6 hours 5 minutes 45.99 seconds at an average 82.47 mph. Former record holder Joe Dawson and others smashed high marks as six people were injured in early crashes, including Dawson who was initially thought fatally injured but later shown not in immediate danger.
Doctors report Dawson’s injuries are internal and the extent unknown leaving his prognosis unclear. Medical staff are pursuing tests to determine the full scope of the damage as investigators monitor his response.
Keewatin Academy of Prairie du Chien Wisconsin won the University of Minnesota track meet in Minneapolis Friday with 42 points. Goelitz captured top honors and Robinson, world record holder in the 220, ran the 100 in 9.4. Chien defeated Richland Center High School in baseball 9 to 3.
Studebaker asserts the Light Six model was three years old before general sale. The company invites customers to request the Proof Book outlining its manufacturing methods and axle standards including seven twists without a crack.
In Chicago yesterday Watson limited Indianapolis to 0 runs as Mosley pitched for the Hoosier Feds in a 1 to 0 loss. the decisive run came in the ninth. Batteries Mosley and Rariden for Indianapolis. Watson and Wilson for Chicago. In St Louis Kansas City won 5 to 3 as the visitors rallied in the ninth, with Stone Henning Easterly driving in runs.
Chicago defeats Cleveland 6 to 1 as Joe Benz no-hits Cleveland until a late rally. Cleveland scores in the fourth. Batteries: Bowman Blanding O Neill for Cleveland Benz Schank for Chicago. Also St Louis beats Detroit 5 to 1 on Sam Crawford homer. Baumgardner held Detroit to three hits.
In the first game Pittsburg wins 5 1 as Cincinnati 2 8 loses by 2 in a nine inning finish. Batteries Harmon Gibson Ames Clarke. The second game ends 5 13 with darkness called after nine innings. Pittsburg McQuillan Cooper Conzelman Gibson Benton Lear Douglas Gonzales.
English invaders who hope to wrest the international polo title from America arrive on the Carmania. They will stage three practice games this week beginning Tuesday at Piping Rock. The polo ponies show greater speed than those brought over in years past.
A brief, ironic remark on socialism and government control of railroads noting that while conditions may improve, critics warn things could deteriorate. No specific persons or places are named. the line emphasizes political theory over facts.
Nicol of Sparta dominated the first annual interscholastic track meet at the fairgrounds winning the 100 yard dash and 440 yard run and placing second in the 120 yard high hurdles for 13 points. La Crosse High School won with 61 points, Viola 22, and Viroqua third in the mile. The Rose and Doerflinger cups were awarded. no records were broken. a reception followed with speeches by Regent Wolfe and Dr. South.
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