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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1914
Page
8
New York defeats Pittsburg 3 to 0 as Christy Tesreau hurls his fifth win over the Pirates this season. Reds top Brooklyn 7 to 4 in a late surge, while Boston beats Chicago 7 to 5 in a wild game. St Louis edges Philadelphia 4 to 3 as Maver struggles in early hits.
Yesterday's results span American Association with Cleveland and Milwaukee high scorers, American League with Philadelphia and Chicago wins, and Federal League games led by Pittsburgh and Chicago. Wisconsin-Illinois League saw Racine and Twin Cities winners. Today schedules feature Indianapolis at Milwaukee and a full slate across multiple leagues with key rivalries and city matchups.
Willie Ritchie the American champion starts training arrangements in London for the July 4 clash with Freddie Welsh. He declines to discuss newspaper criticisms and says he will begin active work for the match immediately.
After a three game run, the Naps edge toward the cellar spot's exit as they aim to climb the standings. The team hopes momentum carries them past rivals and into improved position.
Covaleskie allowed four hits as Detroit defeated New York 3 to 0. He drove in two runs with a sixth inning double. Fisher fanned eight in five innings. Also noted Cleveland beat Washington 2 to 1 and Philadelphia topped Chicago 10 to 7. Boston beat St. Louis 2 to 0.
Pittsburg 4 Chicago 3 in a nine inning game batteries Dickson Berry Watson Wilson. Indianapolis 4 Buffalo 1 with Moore Anderson Brown Blair Falkenberg Ramiden. St Louis 12 Brooklyn 3 batteries Seaton Houck Land Davenport Brown Simon. Kansas City 14 8 Baltimore 1 3 first game Kansas City 14 Baltimore 16 batteries Suggs Ridgeway Con ley Jacklitsch Packard Ridge way Easterly Bond. Baltimore 3 Kansas City 8 second game batteries Smith Russell Cullop Easterly.
Wednesday figures show 3 500 attended the local American league contest and 300 at the Federals yard Cobb contributed a single and double in the game
The international polo cup will go to England after a 4 to 2 victory over the United States in Meadowbrook Club West Bury on June 17. Captain Barrett led the Burlington four as American defense failed in the closing period amid penalties. Milburn starred for the Americans with Waterbury brothers and LaMontagne contributing, while Lord Wimborne praised sportsmanship as plans formed for a possible return in 1915.
Covaleskie of the Tigers won his second shutout game of the week, slipping the Yanks with four scattered hits. White Sox suffered their fifth straight defeat as Athletics benefited from errors. Bill Steen limited the Senators to three hits and drove in a run for the Naps. Five hits by Honus Wagner absent as the Corsairs fell 3 to 0 to Jeff Tesreau and the Giants. Bill Sweeney celebrated by Boston fans on Sweeney Day as the Cubs lost 7 to 5. Herzog’s team rallied after Dodgers built a lead, then Indianapolis Federals beat Buffeds behind Falkenberg. Brooklyn Feds surged in 12th for eight runs to topple St. Louis Feds. Marsans, ex-Red, starred with five hits in seven at bats. Kansas City Feds totaled 33 singles in a double victory over Baltimore.
The Aero Club of America approved the around the world aerial race to start from the Panama Pacific exposition next May. A bank guarantee is required for the $150,000 prize money. Elimination contests among 4009 aero clubs in 18 countries are planned, with total prizes near $1.9 million.
John M. Ward Brookfeds business manager says an offer was made to Eddie Collins of the Philadelphia Athletics but Collins refused it. Ward declares negotiations are at an end and no deal is pending.
Butte Montana June 17 the state boxing commission announced an investigation into the bout held Monday night withholding 2790 dollars owed to boxers Jack Dillon and Bob Moha Dillon has 1500 due and Moha 1200 the panel believes Dillon was sincere but Moha did not try to fight
The Topperweins staged a free trap shooting exhibition yesterday afternoon at the La Crosse Gun Club grounds. A large, appreciative audience witnessed their remarkable marksman ship with revolver, rifle, and shotgun. Mrs. Topperwein was assisted by club members who posted the following scores.
New York June 17 R Lindley Murray of California will play Watson M Washburn the playingthrough champion in the Metropolitan lawn tennis championship today. Murray defeated Dean Mathey former Princeton star in straight sets 6 2 and 6 4 to reach the round before the semi finals.
New York June 17 The Giants and the Cincinnati Reds will bow to college athletes and their followers here next Tuesday postponing their game to allow Princeton and Yale to play their deciding game at the Polo Grounds.
Billy Murray today trained at San Rafael to prepare for the July 4 bout with George Chip. Chip has been doing light road work in Los Angeles and will arrive this Friday.
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