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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1907
Page
2
The White Sox and Detroit battled a 14 inning tie that ended when darkness halted play. Both teams attempted to resume later, leaving the final score unsettled in a weathered city park.
In American League action yesterday New York and Chicago both delayed by rain with New York tying Boston in a later game while Detroit beat Chicago as rain interrupted play. Seifield pitched Pittsburg to a 3 0 shutout over St Louis and New York defeated Boston 7 4.
Charles Weigel former catcher for the Athletes of this city traveled to Fond du Lac to try out with the state league team. He contradicts a report that he failed and says he had no uniform on a bail in hand or chance to show his ability. He notes several catchers were released without trial.
In Wheeling on May 2, manager Jack Hendricks of Springfield incited a near riot at the Central league park in the eighth inning as umpire Llewellyn was assaulted. Several players joined in fisticuffs with over a hundred spectators in a chaotic scene. Hendricks showed a black eye, another player was choked, and a revolver was brandished before police intervened.
Notice to customers from O. T. Erhart stating Foley's Honey and Tar cough remedy contains no opiates or harmful drugs and is safe for children and adults, recommended as a safe remedy.
A compact aphorism emphasizes the need for listening in marriage, arguing that poor listening habits doom partnerships and that attentiveness is essential for a lasting union.
Fond du Lac May 2 The state league baseball team frets over postponed play as rain and waterlogged diamonds threaten to delay games this week Manager Letcher plans to move to La Crosse for four days of practice before the season opens and may enter the enemy camp to secure workouts The big fellow seeks multiple drills on the rival diamond prior to opening day
The Eau Claire club reports the baseball squad in fine condition with preparations for the season. Several exhibition games are planned including a series against a strong Duluth team on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Freeport Illinois on May 2 reports out fielder Smith from Le Mars Iowa has been released after a tryout and will return home soon. He could field well but struggled with hitting. Manager plans further cuts in a few days with names not disclosed. Outfielder Lannon is ill with tonsillitis and will miss games for several days.
A social style baseball game saw the Champs beat the Canadians 5 to 3 at La Crosse. Pink, Bail lies, and Hawley starred in a tight contest as Morrison’s men fought back, with Bond and Konetchy delivering key hits and Hawley holding the line on the mound. The season opener is set for League Park against Fond du Lac next week.
Louisville edged Milwaukee 3 to 2 in 11 innings as Kennedy Kenna and Peits worked the finish while Roth caught. St Paul beat Indianapolis 7 to 2 behind Livingston and Briggs's strong relief. Columbus topped Minneapolis 2 to 1 on Blue's game deciding double.
Weather Observer Thompson reports April had six clear days and a mean temperature of 39.8 degrees, the coldest for many years. The month saw 1.97 inches of precipitation, below the 35 year average of 2.27 inches.
Pitchers Stone burg and Gorman along with First Baseman Flynn and Shortstop Hueppler are dropped from the squad. Manager Howdy cites lack of time to condition them for majors level play and seeks assignments with teams of slightly lower class. A new pitcher Sage from Milwaukee arrives this week with strong recommendations, and Grubner is expected to join soon.
The National Commission decides in the Jake Stahl case that Washington Americans may release him for a price or trade him to another team. If no deal is reached, the commission will fix a value on the player.
Kid Wolgast of Milwaukee defeated Tommy Campbell of Omaha in a fifteen round bout at St Joseph Missouri delivering an easy victory as the favorite outpointed his opponent. Twenty four Budapest hospital patients protested a nurse by withholding food and drink for twenty four hours until her removal.
The La Crosse Rebate association directors met to discuss operation plans and approve advertising copy while printing bids were reviewed. A morning meeting with Geo W Burton of the National Bank of La Crosse arranged the clearing house and officers will be elected soon. The rules vest government in a 15 member board serving one year and authorize offices, membership terms, expulsion for unpaid dues or dishonorable conduct, and calling meetings. A seven member written demand can trigger a meeting.
Baseball results list multiple games including Brown 10 Maine 0 Dartmouth 5 Bowdoin 4 Princeton 4 Holy Cross 0 West Point 3 Lafayette 5 Yale 6 Andover 4 Seton Hall 6 Columbia 2 Eastern League Rochester 4 Montreal 0 Buffalo 9 Toronto 4 Jersey City 3 Providence 2 Baltimore Newark Iain. Sir William Dunbar statement on birth rate and death rate contrasts in Great Britain context.
La Crosse business houses plan to close in the afternoon of the May 98 game to allow employees to attend the Wisconsin State league opener against Fond du Lac. The move aims to boost attendance and add ceremony, with President Elliott to seek support from the business men’s association.
In Los Angeles on May 2 1920s boxing scene shows Tommy Burns and Jack O'Brien reluctant to face Bill Squires. It appears Mike Sey will be chosen to test the Australian contender while Squires awaits the outcome of a bout between Burns and O'Brien.
A scheduled bout between Burns and O'Brien on May 30 remains in doubt as both principals have refused to accept the matchup. Negotiations stall as promoters search for a viable alternative date and opponent.
Milwaukee fighter Jack Dougherty has accepted an offered match with Jack Redmond for a mid May Green Valley Boxing Club event. The bout would be at catch weights with Redmond around 150 pounds and Dougherty about 145 pounds, subject to final arrangement.
Father Bernard Vaughan recounts a London society woman who claimed poverty to obtain eye treatment for her child from a renowned oculist and used the saved funds to buy a motor car.
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