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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1908
Page
2
Ty Cobb leads a victory as Detroit hits key runs to beat St Louis while Milwaukee defeats Columbus 8 to 2. Brewers feast on hits in a season highlight and several American Association and League games are listed with matchups today.
Milwaukee 3 Columbus 2. St Paul 4 Indianapolis 3. Louisville 5 Minneapolis 4. Detroit 1 St Louis 0. Philadelphia 3 Boston 2. New York 11 Washington 5. National League Boston 6 Brooklyn 2. New York 12 Philadelphia 2. Pittsburg Cincinnati Rain Chicago St Louis Rain.
Snow rain and winds hinder baseball as St Thomas arrives for practice and talks of a game in La Crosse. Madison tops Duluth 4 to 2 with Letcher homering, Oshkosh beats St Paul 8 to 5, and Rockford area minor leagues market optimism with new signings and fan interest.
Piles can be treated painlessly at home with Pyramid Pile Cure. A free trial package is mailed in a plain wrapper to those who write, then a full box costs 50 cents at druggists. No knife, no doctor, just home treatment.
An advertisement touts Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills as quick relief for headaches. It features testimonials from Louise Lewellyn of Powell SD and notes a price of 25 cents per package with a druggist warrant of refund for the first package if unsatisfactory.
Rumors fly about player rights as Madison and Rockford vie for talent. Buck Hyser shines on the Rockford tryout and Kempf earns catcher duties after a Springfield arrival. Householder joins Tecumseh at first base while Jack Warhop struggles in Williamsport and Wilmington contest.
Notice to customers promoting Foley's Honey and Tar cough remedy by O. T. Erhart. It states the product contains no opiates or harmful drugs and is safe for children and adults for coughs colds and lung troubles.
May 5 Louisville reports Mayor Grinstead says police will be sent to Churchill Downs to enforce the law against gambling including Paris mutual machines. Horsemen fear racing may halt while the jockey club seeks an injunction against the mayor and board of public safety.
Chicago and New York May 5 The international amateur 18 2 balkline billiard championship continues at the Liederkranz club with Conklin Gardner as contenders The final matches pit Champion Demarest against the Frenchman Revolle Demarest of Chicago is described as in a class above all entrants with an unbeaten record and the best average and high run The national amateur champion has outplayed opponents in three games and is favored to win easily
Washington report notes President Roosevelts effort to compel Congress to enact key legislation through public sentiment. It discusses likely ten months remaining in his term, expected Taft succession, and the need to sustain public pressure to avoid losing momentum on policy priorities.
Advertises D D D Prescription as a skin cure emphasizing treating the skin rather than blood. Claims a Chicago team developed a wintergreen oil based formula with vegetable remedies and offers a free booklet on skin care and D D D Soap. Includes a customer testimonial from Alabama. Hoeschler Bros invites readers to visit for a free booklet.
A murky passage outlines plans around congressional sessions and party roles. The text mentions succession, administration, and ongoing public life, hinting at continued engagement in political fields despite unsettled details.
The Boston Bloomers will come to Onalaska next Saturday to play the local team. They will also be at West Salem for a game on Friday. A musician remarks that a listed selection was an improvisation.
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