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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1913
Page
8
A sale ad proclaims near end of rope bargains with cash and weekly payments for mostly new pianos. It urges quick action, notes a few used instruments, and cites a humorous counterfeit anecdote to urge skepticism of slow buyers.
The Cleveland baseball team capitulated joining the Baseball Players' Fraternity after a hotel dining room signing session led by David S. Fultz. Only Joe Jackson and manager Joe Birmingham did not sign, making the Naps the last holdout to join the union across the leagues.
Chicago reports a national scholastic track meet with over 400 athletes entered. West of Pennsylvania is well represented with contenders including Stockton California and Azusa California. Oak Park of Chicago and Mil are among potential champions.
Entrants from Milwaukee high schools will arrive tomorrow and be housed in fraternity houses as part of the program.
Chicago reporters hail Orvie Overall after he pitched the Cubs to a 5 to 0 win over Boston. He limited the Braves to five hits with only two runners reaching second base, delivering a dominant performance that sparks talk of his comeback to greatness.
Wisconsin University rowing crews departed Madison for Poughkeepsie to compete in the intercollegiate regatta. Coach Harry Vail said the team is in peak condition as about 490 students gathered at the depot to cheer them on.
Germany weighs a sanitary ban on rubber mouthpieces for baby bottles and may require steel alternatives. Officials cite hygiene concerns while manufacturers explore durable materials and safety standards.
In a harsh slugger era recap, the Cleveland Naps defeat the New York Yankees 9 to 5 after a late rally. Keating did not pitch for New York, while Blanding O'Neill Ford Warhop Clark McConnell and Sweeny shared the mound chores. The A's topped Detroit 14 to 6 as Philadelphia plated seven runs in the first inning off Dubuc and House. Chicago trounced Boston 4 to 1 behind Cicotte's control. Washington beat St Louis 6 to 2 as Engel struggled but the Senators pushed across six runs.
Cincinnati gallery batter Benton held Brooklyn to one inning of scoring as the Reds defeated the Dodgers 4 to 3. Curtis Stack Miller Benton Clark worked the game for Brooklyn and Cincinnati. Philadelphia beat Pittsburg 4 to 0 behind Camnitz in the seventh. Chicago shut out Boston 5 to 0 with Overall strong on the mound. St Louis defeated New York 6 to 4 behind Mathewson Wiltse and Griner. Discontent ends with quote on self reliance by Emerson.
President Schuyler Britton of the St. Louis Cardinals is pleased with Miller Huggins’s work as manager. Britton says the team’s progress is breezing along like a pennant winner, reflecting strong leadership and early success.
Joe Tinker lifts the Reds from cellar as Cincinnati overwhelms Brooklyn while Chicago Cubs and St Louis battle. Phillies push ahead with four runs in sixth. Boston’s offense stalls with limited base hits. Giants trail Phillies by four games as Yankees continue home drought. three homer effort by Sweeney Grady and Jackson boosts Cleveland over Washington. Baker avoids homer but adds two hits. Weisman suffers third inning chaos for Washington amid Engel control.
Baseball and league results list yesterday's scores including Chicago 5 Boston 0 and Cincinnati 4 Brooklyn 3, plus Washington 6 St Louis 2 Philadelphia 14 Detroit 6. Wisconsin-Illinois League matches Green Bay 4 Milwaukee 3 with others Wausau 1 Racine 0 Oshkosh 7 Rockford 4 and Madison 2 Appleton 2.
A slate lists matchups including Boston at Chicago and New York at St. Louis with several city pairs and regional pairings. The note at end contains a humorous quote from the Baltimore American about a dinner interruption and tongue sandwiches between two women.
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