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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1909
Page
2
Marquard Defeats World’s Champions in Fast Contest
Pitcher Mordecai Brown faced the Chicago Cubs in a brief exhibition when Christy Mathewson’s Marquard bested the World’s Champions. The game featured sharp defense and a high tempo, with Marquard earning the win in a quick, decisive matchup.
Cobb Powers Detroit In 11–4 Win Over New York
Ty Cobb collects four hits driving in seven runs as Detroit overwhelms New York 11 to 4. Slugger Demon singles in multiple runs while Summers pitches effectively for the Tigers. Other scores include Boston 3 Cleveland 2 and Cincinnati 6 Boston 2 with several league results listed.
American Association and Wisconsin-Illinois League matchups
The listing shows intercity matchups across two minor leagues, with teams from Washington, Philadelphia, New York, Boston, Chicago, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Pittsburg, Toledo, Columbus, Indianapolis, Louisville, Green Bay, Appleton, Fond du Lac, Oshkosh and more scheduled against opponents in cities such as Chicago, St. Louis, Detroit, Cleveland, New York, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Milwaukee, Kansas City, Minneapolis, Racine, Madison, Rockford and Freeport. These include cross league pairings and regional rivalries among 20 plus cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Cleveland
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Washington
Chicago
Detroit
New York
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
American Association
Louisville
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
Columbus
St. Paul
Toledo
Indianapolis
Kansas City
Madison
Appleton
Freeport
Oshkosh
Racine
Green Bay
Rockford
Fond du Lac
American League
National League
W. L. Peterrett
Philadelphia Fee Oak
LE Icue
Sovseelz
York
Louis
Osil
Paul
Wisconsin- Illinois
Giants Triumph in Do or Die Bout as Marquard Flops
Rube Marquard and Mugsy McGraw prodigally troubled the Cubs at the Polo Grounds where a strong crowd backed the Giants in a win. Orvie Over was strong for Chicago but luck went to New York. Other MLB results include Pirates 1 3 1 loss to Philadelphia and St Louis crushing Brooklyn 10 0 with Beebe limiting the hits. Ty Cobb led Detroit past the Highlanders as Summers shone, while the White Sox fell to the Senators 2 to 0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rube Marquard
Hans
Pittsburg
Moren
Leifield
St. Louis
Brooklyn Trolley Dodgers
Beebe
Brooklyn
Bresnahan
Ty Cobb
Detroit
New York Highlanders
Tiger
Yankees
Summers
White Sox
Senators
Winona Fans Pack Ball Park In Close City Contest
Winona closed stores and drew 2 552 enthusiasts to a near-capacity park for a 7 to 4 loss to La Crosse. The crowd flooded streets and parade routes before a formal program with remarks from city officials urging steady support and reminding fans 60 percent helps in the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona
Northwest
Fortune
la Crosse
Baseball University
Chicago pitchers star as Champs top Washington in low-scoring game
Chicago hitters connected for 11 hits while Washington managed 16. Scot and Owens worked the mound for Chicago with Smith and Johnson pitching for Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Scot
Owens
Chicago
Smith
Johnson
La Crosse Defeats Winona In Sixth Inning Rally
La Crosse scores six in the sixth to pull away from Winona 7 to 4 after trailing 1–0. Graves, Love and Malloy spark the rally with multiple hits and steals while Baillies and Kraher contribute key outs and passes amid a late Winona surge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona
Graves
Curtis
Carlyle
Crangle
Love
Malloy
la Crosse
Crow
Baillies
Roy Cline
Ed Cline
Love Safford
Killian
Kraher
Curttis
Roy Klein
Ed Kline
Safford
Fogel
Crowe
Harrs
Romaine
Geyer
Daley
Klein
Maley
LOS
BP Scenic
E. Kline
Ryoro
Bozecar
Oe i Romaine
EM Cporod
Kline
R.klein
Ledener
Supe
Orensie
de Csvedoeoe
Stra
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Harms
Boore
SBR
Opening game leaves fans buzzing over umpire calls
Faulty umpiring sparks ribbing among spectators as players, including Kraher and Geyer, show uneven fielding and throwing. Safford steadies infield, Ft Wayne battery struggles but promises reliable power. President Rooney notes loose play but optimistic about material and pennant chances after opening test.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geyer
Kraher
Safford
Ft. Wayne Battery
Rooney
Eau Claire 5 Duluth 0 in Minnesota Wisconsin league opener
Eau Claire blanked Duluth 5 to 0 with timely hitting and six stolen bases. Batteries Mar Morrow and Niemann for Eau Claire. Superior defeated Wausau 6 to 1 as errors and timely hitting hurt Wausau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona
la Crosse
Duluth
Eau Claire
Superior
Wausau
Wis
Marion
Mar Morrow
Niemann
Belmont Park Opener Tests New York Anti Betting Rules
Belmont Park opens the New York racing season with the Metropolitan Handicap as the feature. Stakes betting is challenged by a state appellate ruling allowing only wagers between individuals and banning recorded bets. August Belmont Jr. notes betting will occur without bookmaking. Thirteen top thoroughbreds compete for a $5,000 purse, reduced from $10,000, with entry names including King James Restingouche Fayette Turncoat and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Belmont Park
August Belmont
Jockey Club
Hildreth
King James
Restingouche
Belmont
Fayette
Ogden
Turncoat
Keene
Gowan
Juggler
Don Creole
Wise Mason
Footpad
Frizette
Arasee
Mary Davis
Glucose
No Woman with a Level Head Could Wear Modern Hats
A brief opinion notes that contemporary hat designs are impractical for sensible women. The writer argues women should avoid fashionable headwear lacking practicality and comfort.
Marathon runners strike over prize caps in Chicago
Chicago May 13. Marathon runners strike after management at a local amusement resort offers ten prize caps for Saturday’s race. More than 20 runners notify they will not run unless prizes are reduced to five. Management says it will hold the race without the skippers. With defaulters, it is fly time at any season.
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Chicago
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