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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1907
Page
2
Curtis turns trick for Brewers as Chicago shuts out Pittsburg 3 to 1. Cincinnati crushes St Louis 11 to 2 while New York overwhelms Brooklyn 10 to 0. Milwaukee beats Indianapolis 6 to 0 and Minneapolis edges Toledo 7 to 5 in a busy slate.
Chicago turns a Pittsburg error and wild throw into three runs after a first inning lead. Kling stars with bat and glove as Chicago gains ground. Cincinnati shells St Louis 11 to 2 in ragged pitching duel. Coakley leads Cincinnati pitching. Mitchell makes one handed catch.
Lajoie's Nationals beat the White Sox 4 to 1 on Chicago's field Sunday afternoon. St. Louis edged Detroit in rain, Philadelphia routed New York 8 to 0, Detroit dropped Chicago 2 to 1, Washington outscored Boston 9 to 6. Cleveland and St. Louis rainout noted in American standings.
Cleveland wins 4 to 1 over Chicago after a fourth inning surge and sixth inning errors. Joss pitched for Cleveland, while Chicago managed limited offense with a sparse line score reflecting three errors and scattered hits.
At Lawrence University in Appleton Wisconsin deaths and rain have halted all eight scheduled baseball games and track meets this spring. Games versus Fond du Lac Oshkosh and Green Bay of the Wisconsin state league were canceled with weather stopping the first two and a faculty death canceling the Green Bay contest.
New Haven Conn May 6 In the annual interscholastic meet L J Talbot of Mercersburg academy broke the world record in the twelve pound hammer throw with a 193 foot effort. Mercersburg won the meet with Andover second.
A sharp dispute arises among women as underlying rivalries surface when a love affair becomes a common focal point. Disagreement centers on loyalty and personal boundaries amid competing affections.
Cliff Curtis fired a complete game for Milwaukee in a 6 0 win over Indianapolis with six Brewers runs, three coming on Curtis hits. The same day Columbus beat St Paul 4 to 1 while Minneapolis topped Toledo 7 to 5 in another May 6 game.
Ripon collected 101 points to Oshkosh Normals 121 in a cold dual track meet on Saturday. Hartley won the high jump for Oshkosh, Swetland starred with five firsts for Ripon, and bad weather spoiled many record attempts.
Wisconsin legislature nearly tainted the university athletic department over the Syracuse race incident. The Ties resolution aimed at Memorial Day contests, not the May 31 Varsity crews race between Wisconsin and Syracuse, but may affect future events. Also scheduled are a second four oared race and a freshmen eight against St. John's military academy of Delafield.
La Crosse baseball fans saw the champs win Saturday 5 to 2 and Sunday 6 to 2 over the Canadian Canucks. The hosts showcased fast fielding and strong hitting totaling 21 runs across the two games while Canucks struggled at the plate.
Washington reports indicate Mexico and Guatemala near rupture over an alleged plot to assassinate Guatemala’s president. Guatemala’s apology is dismissed by officials, while extradition of Jose Lima for involvement in Barrillas’s assassination remains unresolved under Mexican protection.
Earned runs favor La Crosse 1 to 2 as Jones lasts five innings and Nelson four. Kenetchy and Cupy spark offence with two base hits and multiple stolen bases. Umpire Hundt presides as La Crosse leaves seven on base to Lethbridge's five.
Fodder for Fans notes Medecine Hat preview with the opening game set for Thursday against Fond du Lac. The community is urged to turnout. Anderson, the new outfielder, was given a tryout Saturday and accepted.
In Freeport Illinois Roy Gilmore the shortstop for a day arrived with fanfare then vanished quickly. He described being glad to visit but departed under cover of darkness leaving new friends unaware of his plans.
Louis Grubner reported and warmed up at short yesterday. Vizard the star outfielder signed early and is expected today. Sage the ex Milwaukee pitcher may show up. The team will practice twice daily at Camp Randall. This afternoon a practice game vs the law school team. Howd will test the pitching staff. Madison opens with two weeks of home games to build form before their first away debut.
The Wausau Baseball club denies a report that Freeport offered for Bredenhagen and Kroy. Directors say no such bid exists and would be discarded if received. Kroy has impressed fans with strong defensive and hitting work. Bredenhagen, a new player, shows promise and is likely to secure a spot on the roster.
Fond du Lac reports Henry Bies who played for Menasha last season and moved to Pueblo in the Western league did not show required form and received his blue envelope. He claims climate affected his pitching arm. Hogan Ryan, new Michigan infielder, arrived Friday and wore Giants uniform in practice at the Evergreens.
Duluth clubs games called off due to crippled team conditions. Opening lineup for the champions set for next games with Quinn Cuppy Bond Konetchy Meditsky Vogt Cahill Moore or Killian Jones Nelson Hastings Bailies or Flynn. Anderson released as outfielder and further releases expected. Local businesses to close Thursday afternoon 2:30 to 5 for season opener. Wisconsin Badgers edged by Chicago 7 to 1. Sheboygan Beats Manitowoc 1 to 0 at Athletic Park.
Wisconsin falls to Templeton led Maroons in the first game on Marshall Field. Captain Templeton tops the visitors as Chicago hosts the opening contest with the Maroons securing a victory.
Chicago May 6 The River View Parks of the Lake Shore league defeated Racine 1 to 0 in a tight contest. Batteries McComment and Stewart, Schulkowsky and Zeidler listed.
In Green Bay on Saturday Houghton beat Green Bay 8 to 6 in the first practice game of the season. The scoring shows Houghton with a late surge and Green Bay unable to hold the visitors.
Louis A. Oyen of this city has word that the annual convention of the Wisconsin Bill Posters and Theater Managers, now about 200 members strong, will be held in Oshkosh next Wednesday. La Crosse was rejected as too far west, and Oyen plans to attend, aiming to secure the 1908 gathering in Oshkosh.
Mrs Mary C Woodland widow of William Woodland a Milwaukee resident since 1861 died yesterday at 2 20 PM at 265 Twentieth Street Funeral from the residence at 2 30 PM Interment at Forest Home She was born and raised in Bangor Maine and is survived by two daughters
A compact reflection on overcoming wrongdoing by choosing restraint. The message emphasizes self-control and moral discipline over acting on sinful impulses. It advocates steady effort and inner resolve to maintain virtue.
The Martin revival of Uncle Tom’s Cabin arrives at the La Crosse theater on Wednesday May 8 with matinee and night shows. Producer Al W Martin touts the largest on the road company with twenty chorus members portraying plantation life, plus bloodhounds and elaborate scenery and lighting. Notable scenes include the Humble Cabin, Skinner’s Tavern, the Ohio river by moonlight, and the Holy ty amid a vivid Southern journey.
The piece argues that numbers are not inherently honest and warns that statistics can be distorted by those who craft them. It notes that even everyday professions like dregs makers or tailors understand how data can mislead audiences.
The Onalaska team fell 4 to 1 to the Athletes yesterday afternoon at Onalaska grounds. Johnson and Wolford pitched for the Athletes with Nutting and Young catching, while Onalaska’s batters were behind. Manager Hawley sought a follow up game today replacing the Duluth team, but key players were absent.
Mr and Mrs David Blisch of Juneau County remarried after filing for divorce three times and awaiting a permit. They had been married nineteen years and share three children. Judge Fruit, who granted the divorce last January, issued the permit for the remarriage. The couple separated briefly before reuniting.
Relatives of Mrs. Anna Steigetzer cleaning the room where she died found 1280 in currency silver and gold hidden under the carpet. They believe she hid rent money from her properties in small amounts under the rug for safekeeping.
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