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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1907
Page
2
Louisville jumped to a 4 1 victory over Milwaukee as Milwaukee falls back to the second division. Other contests yesterday included Kansas City 6 Indianapolis 2 and St Paul 6 Toledo 3 with Minneapolis Columbus snowed out.
Milwaukee beats Louisville 4 1 after late rally in a stormy game at Milwaukee. Philadelphia tops Boston 3 1 as Corridon limits Tenney’s hitters in ten innings. New York defeats Brooklyn 2 1 in a spirited east coast matchup.
Mrs. C. B. Cahill of Reedsville is hospitalized in Appleton after pouring three drops of carbolic acid into her eye instead of the prescribed medicine. The oculist says the eye is nearly burned out and may require removal. Read the Sporting News.
A vintage ad claims the pills prevent health issues by keeping bowels regular and avoiding appendix problems. It promises gentle action, guarantees satisfaction, and lists a 25 cent price by O. T. Erhart, druggist.
La Crosse hosts a pre season gathering as Fond du Lac manager Tom Letcher brings about 25 players including seven pitchers to League Park. Freeport touts its pennant chase claiming top team in Wisconsin State League while Madison analysts predict Oshkosh as strongest with the sawdust city squad viewed as capable of dominating La Crosse.
Winnipeg, Manitoba league baseball team defeated the University of Minnesota 6 to 1 yesterday at Northrup field in Minneapolis. The win adds a solid victory for the visitors over the Golden Gophers in a clear tailing game.
Article explains how blood impurities cause skin conditions like acne eczema and psoriasis. It touts S S S as a vegetable blood purifier that cleanses the circulation and cures skin ailments, citing testimonials from Edw W Long and J E Wiseman. The Swift Specific Company advertises from Atlanta GA.
La Crosse manager Pink Hawley tabbed Scrappy Jones to pitch the season opener against Fond du Lac at League Park. The 1907 Wisconsin State League opener pits La Crosse, Fond du Lac, Oshkosh, Green Bay, Eau Claire, Wausau, and Madison in a crowded debut with several clubs fielding largely new rosters.
Los Angeles reports outline O'Brien Burns heavyweight title prep with near weight parity and $30,000 purse as Burns bets 200 against 500. Chicago and Milwaukee note McFarland Sayers odds shift and Sayers readiness. Chicago also lists Schreck Hart finish fight at Tonopah for Decoration Day and potential Squires bout.
World charts show Chicago extending its top position with a 9 to 1 win over Cleveland and a 4 to 3 victory for Detroit over St. Louis. Standings list Chicago first with a .600). New York and Philadelphia hold midtable spots as Cleveland and Boston trail.
Madison Wisconsin May 8 crews from the university completed two rowing sessions on the lake with the first varsity and first freshmen taking the boats. Morning practice will continue through late May and the baseball team has a new coach Dr J J Hausman instructor in the German department who played for the St Louis Browns for three years.
May 8 in Los Angeles features Jack O’Brien versus Tommy Burns touted as a world title clash. May 9 opens the Wisconsin State league season in La Crosse with Fond du Lac. May 9 also hosts a Kenosha boxing show. May 10 brings Packy McFarland against Maurice Sayers over ten rounds in Milwaukee. May 21 pits Jimmy Gardner against Harry Lewis in Denver over ten rounds.
A Fox River Baseball League meeting in Kaukauna outlined opening schedule steps. Attendees included John A. Almstead and managers Oelfke, Peters, Pokalski, and Coppes. Depere joins to fill Appleton vacancy. Opening games set for Sunday May 19 with Kaukauna hosting an exhibition vs Appleton next Sunday.
In Detroit on Saturday Dutch Schaefer of the Tigers bumped White Sox pitcher Ed Walsh at home plate after a play at third. Schaefer said Walsh took a throw from second, collided with him, and both were dazed. Walsh later complained of neck discomfort.
The Roundup column compiles pithy lines on virtue and fame noting ideas about sublimity and simplicity, sarcasm, and grand larceny as a joke. It also tracks sports figures like Fred Beell, Mike Donlin, Cyrus Denton Young, Walter Eckersall and predicts career moves and reputations.
A short remark notes that some boys find pleasure in activities that disturb others happiness and comfort, highlighting behavior that disrupts communal peace.
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