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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1909
Page
2
The Schwoegler brothers led a clean sweep as the Madison bowlers scored a dominant win in the two man event. The brothers dominated lanes and claimed the top positions, signaling strong form for upcoming competitions.
Springfield owner Kinsella claims he unearthed Eddie Kenetchy, the rising first baseman, after spotting him with La Crosse in Wisconsin. He recounts offering 500 then 750 for release, and says Robinson wouldn’t take 10,000 today for Kenetchy’s transfer, noting McCloskey eventually bought him for St. Louis.
Edward Payson Weston, 71, pacing from New York to San Francisco, left Wappingers Falls in a foul mood with Hudson 58 miles ahead as his destination. He faced muddy roads yesterday and was 12 miles behind, plus a toe blister he called his first ever in many years of walking. If he preserves his pace after 6 AM, he may still catch up to his schedule today.
In New York on March 17 Tommy Murphy was decisively outpointed by Owen Moran over ten rounds. Moran’s performance from Harlem’s Pride earned him praise and likely sets up a potential bout with Battling Nelson.
Los Angeles fans await a rematch between Ad Wolgast and Frank Picato set for March 20. The featherweight Wolgast will face Picato at 133 pounds after a 10 round draw two weeks earlier, hailed as a standout local bout.
Chicago March 17 Johnson will not visit his old home in Galveston now. He has signed a vaudeville contract for one week starting next Sunday in a local theater then will ride the James J Jeffries train to New York. He may travel to Galveston from New York and settled a years old ring debt with Klondike after a Chicago clash.
Chicago report says President Taft and Vice President Sherman will receive embossed ivory passes for baseball park gates next summer. Johnson of the American League announced the National Baseball Commission approved passes bearing monograms in gold. The plan invites the president to use a box at Washington Park.
An old advertisement touts a worldwide cold and grip remedy named Bromo Quinine. It urges readers to request the full brand name and to mail a urine sample for signature by E. W. Grove.
Chicago report states actor Jimmy Callahan makes his debut in Richard Carle's play The Boy and the Girl at Springfield's Chatterton Opera House. A 150 to 200 seat theater party will precede a post show banquet with Frank McNichols as arrangements chairman and former Callahan teammate.
Freddie Welsh expressed disappointment at a ten round draw with Young Donahue of Boston in New Orleans last night. Welsh, the favorite, had much money wagered on the outcome.
P W Young manager of Canton basketball writes to the sporting editor claiming the La Crosse YMCA game score 71 to 11 is incorrect and that Canton would have won with impartial officiating. He notes Canton could play faster on a smaller floor and cites a 4 to 3 halftime lead.
Benny Yanger the Tipton slasher sails for New York seeking quick fights against second-rate opponents to earn cash. He last fought recently after a layoff and weighs about 140 pounds but believes he can make the lightweight limit.
In Boston on March 17, Delmont of Boston won a twelve round decision over Joey Bowker of England at the Armory A A. Bowker hit the mat three times in round eleven and fought hard in the final round, while Delmont mounted a fierce exchange to finish strong.
Glens Falls report says Jack Robinson of Chicago overwhelmed Charles Haghey of Lowell in a ten round bout last night. Robinson landed the knockout blow in the second round, dominating the match and putting Eastman to sleep in the ring.
Billy Papke rests in preparation for his ten round fight tonight against Jim Flynn a Leadville Colorado fireman at Tommy McCareys club in Los Angeles.
A tongue in cheek remark suggests the average man excels at producing hot air. The commentPlayful critique highlights perceived talk over substance without naming individuals or events.
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