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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1909
Page
2
In a decisive season end, Summer Locals lost to Superior by a wide margin. The game featured standout performances from several local players, but Superior pulled away in the second half to clinch the win.
In a one sided affair Superior beats La Crosse 7 to 4 as Brenegan is pulled from the extra list to first base. Richardson struggles on the mound for La Crosse allowing sixteen hits while Superior rallies in the eighth and ninth. Schmidt and Kraher key the offense for Superior with Hopkins and Baker contributing.
Scores from multiple leagues show the American League game between Chicago and New York tied at two late in the contest amid rain delays. Leach was ejected from the grounds as players lingered through drizzly conditions.
Winona beat Eau Claire 2 0 in a tight afternoon game as Converse and Morrow starred for the visitors. Three timely hits aided by Eau Claire errors helped Winona secure the win and Umpire Roberge officiated his first local game. The previously postponed clash will be played today.
Chicago May 28 James J Corbett says he has no plan to re enter the ring and will not meet Jack Johnson and that his prior offer to fight Johnson was only talk not a real comeback He believes Jeffries will fight Johnson and be the winner and will not involve himself in the affair.
San Francisco May 28 fight fans grow more curious as Bat Nelson remains a 1 to 2 favorite over Dick Hyland. Hyland gains followers while predicting a stoppage between rounds 20 and 30 with Nelson in dreamland. Both boxers weigh within two pounds of the weight limit.
National League action saw Pittsburg rout Boston 7 to 0 behind heavy hitting in the sixth and seventh innings. Barbeau was ejected for disputing a decision as rain drenched the game. Other scores: American League Chicago 6 New York 2 and St. Louis 7 Cleveland 5.
American heavyweight Jim Barry meets English contender Tom Nolan in a twenty round at Tivoli hall. Barry arrives from Paris in poor condition despite Nolan’s fifty knockout record. Odds favor Barry as English fans favor American heavyweights.
An advertisement extols Rexall Kidney Remedy as the best treatment for kidney disease and urges trial at the risk of the seller. It promises permanent relief with regular use and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
The Y M C A board meets at F H Scofield's office as Abner Gran outlines plans for a strong year. The association will hire its first boys secretary Carl Ogden, formerly of this city, with a physical director candidate, Mr. Westons from St Peter, Minn., under consideration.
New York butchers raise prices after packers announce higher meat costs. Bread and ice costs climb as steaks gain three cents per pound and other meats follow. Spring lamb chops reach a record 35 cents per pound.
In Galveston on May 28 a unusual incident drew crowds as a derailed, wrecked train halted traffic and sparked questions about repairs and safety. Local authorities began investigations into cause and potential hazards to nearby shipping lanes and waterfront businesses.
Twenty five passengers were brought into Galveston after being rescued from a barge that tried to ferry two cars and an engine of the Gulf and Interstate railroad from Bolivar Point. A sixty mile an hour gale broke the cables tying barge to the tug and the craft was blown into the river channel.
Chicago May 28 Zion City founded by John Alexander Dowie will be abandoned by Christian Catholic church followers and turned to secular use. Representatives have gone to Edmonton Alberta to buy land from Canadian Pacific to build a new city. The entire Dochette following will emigrate to the new area this summer.
Advice narrates Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle liquid laxative tonic that builds stomach strength. Testimonies from Lafe D Weathers and others claim relief for constipation and related ailments, with free trial bottle offers and nationwide trust.
Readers may write for free medical guidance to Dr W B Caldwell at 524 Caldwell Building Monticello Illinois. The service offers personal answers to ailments and concerns.
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