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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1909
Page
2
Gary Beats Chicago Foe in Phoenix Arena Bout
Tommy Gary of Chicago earned a decision over Frankie White in the Phoenix arena after eight rounds. Earlier, Eugene Sims of Chicago knocked out Johnny Flynn with a left to the stomach and a right to the jaw.
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Memphis
Ten
Tommy Gary
Chicago
Frankie White
Phoenix Arena
Redmond
Johnny Flynn
Eugene Sims
Flynn
Dreamland
Lett's Pitching Wins for Locals
The big twirler keeps hits scattered as the Gophers suffer a late series defeat. Local hopes linger as pitching dominates and the outcome hinges on a final, decisive inning.
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Lett
Big Twirler
Gophers
Sox Spark advantage in opener against Washington
In a close start to the series, the Sox take the first game from Washington with a tight score. Key players delivered timely hits as the defense held firm in late innings.
Gophers Fall to La Crosse 4-2 in Local Baseball Game
La Crosse defeated the Colored Gophers 4 to 2 at home as Lett pitched effectively through eight innings. Crowe and Kraher miscues helped La Crosse score two early runs, while London allowed nine hits but kept the game close until late. Final score came after two outs in the last inning, with MacDougal ending the contest.
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la Crosse
Colored Gophers
Lett
Duskies
Crow
Kline
E la Crosse
Oshkosh
London
Johnson
Kraher
Dame Fortune
Safford
Booker T
Mistah Johnsing
Lederner
MacDougal
Malloy
Arb
Schaffer
LOS
Wallace
McMurray, If
Botern
ASD SR
Marchal
McDougal
Totels
Gorugr
Cbss
Marchel
Geyer
Priest Will Stay With Ball Games
Rev Father John Tracy pastor at Our Lady of Good Counsel refuses a new transfer to Byrnesville Mo opting to remain in St Louis to watch more major league games. He promises to sit in the grandstand and root for the Browns rather than accept the move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
John Tracy
Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel
Byrnesville
Johnny Kling
Cub
Browns
Baseball Scores From Yesterday Across Leagues
American League games included rainouts New York at Detroit and Cleveland at Boston. Phillies beat St. Louis 5 1, Chicago 1 over Washington 0. National League Brooklyn 4 over Philadelphia 2, New York 2 Boston 1, St. Louis and Cincinnati rained out. Chicago and Pittsburgh rain delayed. American Association Milwaukee 8 Louisville 5, Minneapolis 3 at Columbus. Kansas City 2 Indianapolis 1 for a St Paul 5 score. Wisconsin Illinois League Madison 1 Freeport 1. Racine 17 Rockford. Green Bay 7 Fond du Lac 4. Appleton 3 Oshkosh 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Madison
Freeport
Racine
Rockford
Green Bay
Fond du Lac
Appleton
Oshkosh
Games Today Across Major Leagues and Cities
This list shows matchups with teams traveling to opponent venues across multiple cities including Washington at Chicago Philadelphia at St Louis New York at Detroit Boston at Cleveland Cincinnati at Boston Pittsburg at Philadelphia St Louis at Brooklyn Chicago at New York and American Association games Louisville at Milwaukee Indianapolis at Kansas City Toledo at St Paul Columbus at Minneapolis Green Bay at Fond du Lac Appleton at Oshkosh Racine at Rockford Madison at Freeport.
White Sox blank Washington in 1 0 victory
The White Sox opened their eastern trip with a 1 to 0 shutout over the Washington team. White pitched well for Chicago while Johnson toed the mound for Washington and allowed six hits. Philadelphia beat St. Louis 5 to 1 as Waddell was wild at times and Plank held the Browns to seven hits. Brooklyn edged Philadelphia 4 to 2 in a rain-soaked game. Carl Lundgren, formerly of Chicago, will join the Toronto team of the Eastern league.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Sox
Washington
White
Sox
Johnson
Senators
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Waddell
Plank
Browns
Bugs Raymond
Boston
Giants
Raymond
Broklyn
Covaleski
Carl Lundgren
Cub
Brooklyn
Toronto
Chicago
White and Sullivan
Street
Rae St. Louis
Waddel
Stephenson
Thomas
Nelson Seeks September 133 Pound Fight With Packey McFarland
Batting Nelson accused Packey McFarland of evading a Septembers bout at 133 pounds and offered a new terms. He warned McFarland to accept or wait until after Nelson battles Hyland and Thompson. Nelson boasted he would finish Hyland in ten rounds and predicted McFarland would pay the price in the ring. He said no conference with Coffroth had been set.
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San Francisco
Battling Nelson
Packey McFarland
Chicago
Nelson
McFarland
Hyland
Thompson
Dane
Coffroth
La Crosse Gun Club Announces Two Day Tourney Programs
The second annual La Crosse Gun Club tournament will be held June 1 and 2 at the club grounds near the Sawyer and Austin mill. J W Culp J W Winter Joseph Gohres and S P Weich are on the organizing committee. The event follows interstate association rules with finals by the referee. Events run Tuesday 9 am to end with 11 contests 180 targets 18 dollars entry 73 dollars added. Wednesday 12 events 200 targets 26 dollars entry 80 dollars added. Teams from Western Wisconsin and Southern Minnesota compete for a five team championship cup. Participants stay at the Stoddard hotel with dinner at the grounds.
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la Crosse Gun Club
Sawyer & Austin
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Stoddard Hotel
Stagg Prepares Maroons for Illinois Day
Chicago May 11 Coach Stagg pushed the Maroon squad through a final stretch of training for Illinois day next Saturday. The team showed good form and a time trial was scheduled for this afternoon. Stagg emphasized developing second and third place men to offset Illinois even balance, as he battles a stronger Illini lineup.
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Chicago
Stagg
Illinois
Maroons
Illini
White Sox Begin Work on New 80x Park
Chicago May 11. Work on the White Sox new ballpark is going on in earnest today after the first ground was broken yesterday. Plans for vast concrete and steel stands were submitted by the architects of the Philadelphia park. Grading of the diamond site is in progress and the field is to be well drained.
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Chicago
White Sox
Philadelphia
Pringle Charged With Murder in Port Huron Case
Hearing held for Captain Ralph Pringle of St. Clair accused of murdering Geo. B. McKinnon in Port Huron on the night of April 18. Proceeding outlines the case and next steps.
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Port Huron
Ralph Pringle
St. Clair
Geo. B. McKinnon
Bijou Vaudeville Show Delights Patrons With Variety Acts
Last night at the Bijou two big feature acts and two strong singles drew a large audience. Amer ica's greatest xylophonist D Arthur Kirk opened with Sousa's Stars and Stripes Forever and other pieces. The Dahiman Cowboy Quartette staged a ranch setting with witty imitations and earned enthusiastic encores. Miss Ferris Carlisle charmed with songs stories and dance. Bruce Godshaw Co. offered A Trip to Town with Uncle Si Holler and a lively cast. Myer Levi sang In the Valley Where My Sweetheart Waits for Me. Bijouscope presented two motion picture serials They Lead the Cops a Chase and A Wreath in Time.
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Vaudevillians
D. Arthur Kirk
America
Sousa
von Souppe
New Tipperary
Dahiman
Rocky Mountains
Porker
Ferris Carlisle
Bruce Godshaw & Co
Metropolis
Samantha
Rube
Lordling
Cissy
Mabel Rogers
Noice
Addie Rogers
Bijou
Myer Levi
Myer
Explosion wrecks Promoto factory near Genoa burying workers
An explosion destroyed the Promoto Manufacturing Company explosives factory in Sant Eusebio near Genoa. Twenty workers were buried in debris and the latest reports indicate they are probably dead.
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Genoa
Italy
Promoto Manufacturing Company
Sant Eusebio
Reds Aim for Pennant as Huggins Shines on Basis
Cincinnati fans boast the team leads the league with Leo Huggins turning in standout work at second base. The Reds for years struggled to win a pennant and this season push to capture the league flag with concerted efforts across the lineup.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Reds
Huggins
Fontune
Mau retania Sets New Eastbound Record From New York
The Mau retania completed its eastbound voyage from New York to Liverpool, arriving May 11, cutting four days eight hours eleven minutes from its previous record. The ship averaged 25.7 knots, with a single-day best of 61.0 knots, and trimmed its overall time by 24 minutes.
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Mauretania
New York
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