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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1909

Page

2

Elliott Resigns From League Board In Minnesota Wisconsin Circuit

John Elliott resigns from the board of directors of the Minnesota Wisconsin baseball league club. William A. Wiggenhorn named director in his place. Elliott cites president’s refusal to remain on league roster and telegramed update from secretary Farrel that league class would be governed by the last census, likely downgrading to class D. Opening season planned April 14 with St Louis vs Cubs. Brassie and Buck’s and Konet named to bolster roster. no further details provided.

John Elliott Focal Club Wilcott Loge Wiliam A. Wiggenhorn Xfr Elliott Br. Elliott Seer Farrel Looney Kind Chisaga St. Lewis Cubs Holdia Cardinals

Bowlers to Elect a New President

Delegates to the American Bowling Congress meet to elect a successor to President August Herrmann of Cincinnati who will not seek re election. The meeting may name the 1920 tournament site. A special St Louis Day train is expected tonight for bowlers arriving from multiple cities to compete in an all day event at the convention venue.

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Slightam system cures many skin and nervous complaints

An advertisement touts Dr Slightam as curing skin diseases quickly and completely. It promises relief from nervous disorders restless energy cravings and fatigue with suitable treatment rather than patent medicines. It claims cures for catarrh asthma consumption early stages and Go tpra tumors with a renowned Eastern treatment.

Slightam

Six Day Runners Resort to Dope on Grueling Pace

New York March 12. The ten teams in the Six Day go as you please race at Madison Square Garden endure extreme fatigue and use stimulants to press toward dawn. Runners show severe weight loss with some near skeletal states while Eli Hartley continues alone far behind the leaders.

New York Madison Square Garden Hdelson Hegelman Cayvanaigh Ola Man Hartley Lie Fallerias Cibot Orphee Davig Metkus Vineen Prouty Corey Hegaiman Loeslain Kinbortans Shelton Frazer Feeran Qurtis Guienard Revere Naver Kellar Pailanta Hartley

Jennings Secures New Catcher for Indianapolis Team

San Antonio dispatch reports manager Jennings signs catcher Patty Livingston of the Indianapolis American Association squad to replace Schmide. Carr, manager of the Indianapolis club, is reportedly in San Antonio.

San Antonio Texas Jennings Pe ‘Potrott Tayneed Inday Schmide Patty Livingston Indianapolis American Association Carr San Antonin

Summer athletic program planned by gym director

A. Lockman, director of the M. M. A., outlines weekly summer activities for gymnasium classes. He aims to organize events of special interest through the season, inviting participation and planning details to follow.

Har] A. Lockman Fnys

Bowler scores surge in multi-city tournament event list

A Wednesday tournament batch shows leaders across Chicago Milwaukee Philadelphia and other cities with high totals and many top marks. Names include Bruggemay Yonry Hoyer James Blain Winn Ban Ward Matt Lucker and more as two man and five man events feature strong showings from Novak Selbach Collins Strattman Roberts Oakey French and Edwards Weisser among others.

Chicago Akron Toledo Madison Wis Syracuse Indianapolis Milwanukee Philadelphia Bruggemay Slows City Yonry Hoyer Bronx City Rod Bheart Milwaukee James Blain Rosendale Matt Lucker Winn Dinny Ban Ward P. Melay Detroit Mr. Plummer Cincinnati Novak Selbach-Collins Columbus Sieman-Gsrden Strattman-Robers McQuown-Seng Braddock Brightman-Shea Mansfield Gal Fate-Torndorf Edwards-Weisser Buffalo Oakey-French Brewer Malt Sioux City Marion

Club Plans Rowboats and Activities for City Meet

The junior department will begin work on a couple of rowboats to be used at the upcoming city athletic program. The program includes hikes, indoor and outdoor meets, socials, and various other features.

Des Dartment

Evers Denies Promoter Link in Trial Confusion

In Troy New York Johnny Evers, the Cubs’ second baseman, denied any connection with Stay Athlete and said his name was misused by someone confusing him with the promoter. He stated he was not involved in the trebling game.

Troy N.Y Starch Tohnny Bvers Ghay Eidow Evers Sava Ualig

Red Sox Win City Championship Celebration Night

The W B Red Sox claim the city basketball league title. An informal entertainment will be held next Thursday evening at the M G A to present the championship pennant to the winning team. Music and refreshments accompany the event.

W. B. Red Sox

Ball tournament set with fifty contestants entered

The season’s ball tournament will feature about fifty contestants. The association watch Toha will oversee the event and arrange the preliminaries, aiming to organize a smooth competition schedule.

Association Watch Toha

McIntosh Aims for Big Fight in Australia

New York dispatch reports promoter Hugh McIntosh plans a Johnson Burns diving match in Australia. He says public interest is feverish and a bout between Johnson and Jeffries could draw a record crowd at record prices.

New York Hugh McIntosh Johnson

Deciding Game in Baptists League Title Match

The final game in the Bunday School Basketball League under the W M C G A will be played Saturday afternoon in the auditorium between the Swastikes and West Avenue Blues. The five teams head the league standings and this game will decide the championship with all Sunday schools invited to attend.

Jor Swastikes West Avenue Blues Wily

Joe Gans Returns to Ring Tonight in New York

New York March 12 A with the fighters from John Bull's domin who have been cleaning up their American brethren of late fills the ring as Joe Gans returns to competition tonight in a bout likely to attract regional interest and press attention.

Joe Gans New York John Bull Domin Ned An

Jabez White Faces Joe Gang in Baltimore Bout

Jabez White meets Joe Gang in Baltimore tonight as Gang makes his first appearance since recent defeats by Battling Nelson. White had an earlier 30 round California contest with Jimmy Brint.

Jabez White Joe Gang White I Amerou Jimmy Brint California Gang Battling Nelson

Chicago White Sox to tour world in 1911 plan

Owner Comiskey announced the White Sox will tour the world starting in the fall of 1911 after completion of his new Chicago ball park. The team, which recently visited Japanese cities, aims to bring baseball to many nations and boost the club’s prestige globally.

Ban Francisco Chicago White Sox Comiskey Suc Sox Chicago

Willie Hoppe In Wonderful Form In Kansas City

Billiard fans expect Willie Hoppe to set another world record as he remains in superb form. He recently ran two 809s within 48 hours with an average of 111 2-7, a new record, and his high run of 829 set a world mark. In a 400-count event he finished the string in two innings, another record.

Kansas City Willie Hoppe Kane Hoppe Wis

Madden Is Lucky To Beat Sullivan In Boxing Bout

New York report says Frankie Madden earned a decision over Eld Sullivan of Washington last night. Madden was all in early, relying on aggression in the first rounds, while Sullivan pressed hardest and strongest in the final three rounds, yet Madden’s late advantage secured the win.

New York Frankie Madden Eld Sullvan Washington Bava Sullivan Tousye Madison

Ferguson Aims to Meet Kaufman in Roston Report

Roston Mass March 12. Big news as Ferguson seeks meeting with Kaufman. Fragmentary copy mentions Sandy Fergy and related names with unclear context.

Ferguson Kaufman Roston, Mass Mare Biutman Sandy Fergy

Son Challenges Nautman Over Side Bet Rumor

A son who recently knocked out Al Kablak and Hug McLean offered to face Nautman for a side bet of 10000 dollars. The claim involves a public challenge and hints at a disputed wager in an informal boxing scene.

Son al Kablak Hugh McLean Maceh Man

Wood Is Champion At Quarter Mile

Cleveland reports Wood of Long Branch New Jersey wins the world quarter mile skating title at the Westelainy venue. Baptic secures a mile victory defeating Nelson who had earlier set a world distance mark in Minneapolis. Replied time noted as 2:30 with a fast pace for the event.

Cleveland Ohio Mayrls Wood Long Branch Westelainy Bape Stoned Lillken Baptic Nillaon Minneapolis Replie Wooris Wat

Windy City Hosts National Diving Championship

Chicago March 12. The Chiis 80 Athletic association was the successful bidder for the National Pol and Diving championship as the American Athletic union, which will be held May 1. Noted clubs from New York, St. Louis and Pittsburg will likely enter cracking teams.

Chicago Chiis 80 Athletic Association American Athletic Union Whigh New York St. Louis Pittsburg

Madison Pitcher to Join Cubs from Wisconsin

Madison pitcher Fred R. Liese departed Astayant for West Baden to join the Cubs organization. The former regular is slated to report to camp in Shreveport with Secretary Charles Williams in charge this afternoon.

Chicago Maren Bitchet Fred R. Liese Astayant West Baden Bara Bunel Cubs Wissin Jeaguer Moruipe Stark Shreveport Tha ‘Antler Charles Williams

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