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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1914
Page
7
HeNDREDS of the snappiest ball players nationwide endorse Tuxedo tobacco. The ad notes players advise others to smoke Tuxedo for satisfaction, claiming it offers superior taste and relief. The endorsement emphasizes outdoor relaxation and a convincing punch from athletic figures supporting the brand.
In yesterday morning's fifty target event at the La Crosse Gun Club traps Frank Schwalbe won with a rare miss count of twenty three. W A Wager finished as high amateur with 45 and C C Mitchell led professionals with 46 and also topped the doubles.
Light welterweight champion Willie Ritchie arrived in New York on the way to London for his world title fight with Freddie Welsh. Manager Emil Thirry accompanied by his brother Henry Steffen and several friends will join the troupe as arrangements for the bout are finalized.
Joplin Missouri tonight hosts a clash between Jim Flynn and Carl Morris as both boxers declare confidence in victory before the Southwest Athletic Club bout. Flynn states he never felt better and Morris likewise aims to win, setting high expectations for the event.
Ideal weather greets players as rounds begin at eight this morning at Leavenston golf club in Kansas City for the Trans Missis sippi tournament. Harry G Legg of Minnehaha Minneapolis is the favorite amid a strong field of about 150 out of town players from Omaha Denver St Louis Minneapolis and St Paul. Thirty six hole medal play today and tomorrow with three divisions begin Wednesday for multiple cups and the Brock cups.
Ty Cobb returns as Detroit Tigers top the Philadelphia Athletics 4 to 1. Red Favor earns a regular spot with the White Sox hurling corps by stifling Chance's Yanks to two bases. Agnew's single after Leary's triple sparks a 10 inning Browns win over the Senators. Kansas City Federal park crowd hears 29 hits as Slou Feds win with 17 singles. Tris Speaker saves the Naps from a ninth inning tie with Olson's triple. Claude Hendrix dominates Indianapolis Feds as the CIFects sweep the series.
Indianapolis June report says manager Hendricks of the Indians asked for waivers on pitchers Buck O'Brien and Sandy Burk, indicating possible roster changes and further team adjustments this season.
General Charles Kelly with sixty men breaks camp in Fostoria and moves via box cars toward Pennsylvania on a route to Washington. The army, refused permission to halt, camps nearby before continuing the journey.
A concise reflection on character suggesting that a man shows his true nature of kindness when no duties or concerns occupy his time. The thought emphasizes virtue over busyness and implies leisure reveals personality traits.
Interest in Defiance grows as the American challenger faces Vansitie Resolute and Shamrock IV ahead of a Sandy Hook spin off. Defiance plans a freak rig with no jib topsail or ballooner and a masthead spinnaker to gain time and tighten the race. Designer George Owen predicts victory though experts warn Defiance may falter on other tacks.
In St Louis Ayres pitched into the tenth to earn the win as Leary tripled and Agnew singled for a 3 to 2 victory over Washington. Washington tied in the ninth on a Walk er triple followed by a run, while Moeller and Milan fueled the visitors’ offense with a single and a two base hit.
Nelson Clothing Company baseball shutout Lynxville with Brown pitching six innings of no earned runs aside from a third inning on two singles and a sacrifice fly by Wall. A flurry of Lynxville errors aided Nelsons as Noggle, Vandervelt, and others contributed. Final line shows Nelsons two runs on two hits and two Lynxville errors with a 2-0 score.
Yesterday’s games featured Milwaukee 5 over Kansas City 2, St Paul 3 over Minneapolis 1, Louisville 19 over Columbus 2, Cleveland 12 over Indianapolis 9, Chicago 4 over Washington 2 in 10 innings, Boston 2 over Cleveland 1, Chicago 7 over Indianapolis 2, St Louis 15 over Kansas City 6. Wisconsin Illinois League results include Appleton 6 over Green Bay 5, Rockford 2 over Racine 1, Madison 3 over Oshkosh 3, Wausau 1 over Twin Cities 9. No further games scheduled.
Kansas City at Milwaukee and St. Paul at Minneapolis lead a slate of afternoon matchups. New York visits Chicago as Philadelphia travels to Detroit. Washington plays St. Louis while Boston and Cleveland collide and Pittsburg meets Philadelphia in other regional showdowns.
Onalaska Wisconsin defeated Shellhas of Winona 6 to 3 in a Sunday afternoon baseball game. Pitcher Immel from the Normal delivered a steady performance with six hits allowed. Winona’s Simonson and Delke pitched well but with ragged fielding backing them.
Wig wag That wouldn t be a surprise as staying married in this light hearted exchange about marriage and commitment between two speakers Dashaway and Wig Wag reflecting on social norms and personal vows
A request is issued to obtain the Studebaker proof book detailing manufacturing methods. The document is expected to shed light on production steps, quality controls, and engineering practices used by the company.
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