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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1909
Page
2
Chicago May 25 Next Saturday’s international Marathon race will feature Alexander Thibeau a part Indian who has long been a top amateur мараthoner. Thibeau has run 17 marathons finishing fourth or better in every event his best time is 2 44 22 for the full distance.
Johnny Hayes, Olympic marathon hero, will compete in the first large outdoor west coast style marathon in St Paul at Lexington Park on Monday afternoon May 31. Hayes wired from Chicago he will meet Marsh, the Winnipeg ace who once beat Alfred Shrub.
Tall Toledo youth Summer Schardt led a hot pitching battle to a 3 to 1 victory over the locals. The standout hurler used precise movement and speed to outduel the rival squad in a tight contest.
St Louis defeated New York as Safford shifted the lineup and Klein and Schaffer excelled in new roles. Duluth, Wausau, Eau Claire, and Winona posted scores in a day of varied results with Superior, La Crosse, and Eau Claire each contributing key performances.
New Albin Leaders beat Caledonia Commercials 5 to 0 at Caledonia. Ritter pitched the shutout, blasting four runs in the fourth and one in the sixth to seal the win. Batteries Ritter and Olts for New Albin. Beddow and Hundt for Caledonia.
Advertises Foley's Honey and Tar as a cure for throat troubles including tonsillitis bronchitis and persistent coughing. Claims rapid soothing healing of inflamed throat and bronchial tubes and urges insistence on the genuine product from O. T. Erhart.
A man who sustains a reputation for wisdom when faced with a recent college graduate is a remarkable figure.
Detroit runs over Washington 10 1 and 6 2 Cleveland edges Philadelphia 6 2 while Chicago nips New York 2 1. Pittsburg blanks Boston 6 2 and St Louis tops Cincinnati 5 3 in American and National League play with minor league results in Wisconsin and Illinois leagues also listed.
A slate of games features Washington visiting Detroit Boston at St. Louis New York at Chicago Philadelphia at Cleveland St Louis at New York Chicago at Brooklyn Cincinnati at Philadelphia Pittsburgh at Boston Minneapolis at Milwaukee Louisville at Columbus Indianapolis at Toledo St Paul at Kansas City Appleton at Fond du Lac Oshkosh at Green Bay Madison at Rockford Racine at Freeport.
Chicago trailed 3 to 1 in the ninth before Alperman tripled and Jordan homered to tie the game. Hoffman’s error in center in the eleventh allowed the winning run as St. Louis edged Chicago 4 to 3.
Champion Jim Jeffries says Langford is one of America's best fighters and doubts Johnson meeting will happen. Sam Berger notes promoter Hugh McIntosh seeks bids for a Johnson bout in England or Australia, but Jeffries prefers fighting in the United States. Jeffries plans a baseball game with Sox utility men for tomorrow.
New York and Baltimore bowlers dominate the big alleys in Madison Square Garden as the National Bowling Association's third annual tournament proceeds. Glenn Russell defeats Geo Floss 6 of 7 in a $100 special, while David Shiman defeats Dave Woodbury in a tense $1,000 main event, overcoming a split and finishing with a strike to win by one pin.
Omaha May 25 George Hackenschmidt reports he will retire after the June 11 bout with Frank Gotch the world champion in a planned match at an undisclosed venue Hackenschmidt notes the impending retirement after facing Gotch in the headline confrontation
An editorial urges readers to seek quality over price, arguing wise men choose clothes made to order to maximize value with minimal outlay. The piece promotes tailored garments as a prudent investment for discerning buyers.
Melbourne report says Gotch will pause wrestling at least temporarily after June 11 and has canceled a match with Hackenschmidt. He plans nose surgery in mid June for a long standing injury. Gotch defeated Charles Olsen of St. Louis in straight falls in 21 40 and 15 minutes.
Sam Langford defeated Ian Hague the British heavyweight champion in London last night, quickly finishing the bout in the fourth round. Langford called it “the easiest money I ever picked up” as the Boston fighter toppled the English champion, leaving British fans stunned by the upset.
Report describes Langford weighing 160 pounds overcoming the much larger Hague who dominated early rounds, leaving local observers astonished at Langford’s unexpected performance and ring prowess.
In San Francisco on May 25 Promoter Coffroth reports Battling Nelson as the favorite over Dick Hyland at two to one odds. The notice notes expert opinion on both fighters while Willys Britt plans to travel from New York to finalize Ketchel versus Papke arrangements.
Local readers hear a cautionary note about marrying for appearances as a woman discovers her husband may resemble a fake ruby rather than a true jewel. The column offers a moral on trust and discernment.
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