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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1907
Page
2
Sporting news notes manager Pink facing a tough foe as he essays to pitch again after a defeat. The piece highlights renewed resolve and the coaching stance amid a harsh reception from critics.
In a May 29 matchup at Green Bay, Francis struggled as Pink Hawley pitched the winback, Klebs hit two homers with men aboard, and Green Bay routed La Crosse 9 to 0. Cahill tripled for La Crosse. Hastings started for Green Bay and Hawley relieved, with Green Bay tallying four spots across the later innings.
National and American league results list several games with scores such as Chicago beating St Louis six to five and New York shutting out Washington two to zero. Other results include Philadelphia tying Boston four four and Cleveland defeating Detroit nine five.
Milwaukee defeats Kansas City 5 to 0. Louisville edges Columbus 5 to 4. Indianapolis routs Toledo 8 to 5. Minneapolis surges past St Paul 13 to 4. Matchups show Milwaukee in Kansas City and Louisville in Columbus with transit noted for Minneapolis and St Paul games.
Madison shut out Wausau 2 to 0 in a close Wisconsin state contest. Batteries Grimes Leahy for Madison and Zook Campbell for Wausau supported the pitchers. In Oshkosh Eau Claire won 4 to 3 after a late rally, with Esselbaum effective for Eau Claire and Lewis pitching for Oshkosh.
Eddie Cochems, famed UW football star and St. Louis coach, is hired by Wisconsin State League to officiate as umpire. He replaces S J Courteen of Rochester New York and begins duty immediately. Cochems, well known in college circles, takes up the plate during the summer to stay active.
Fond du Lac Wisconsin tops Freeport 3 to 1 as Dunbar shines in the box with strong fielding backing. Hitting was even but Fond du Lac delays allowed only one Freeport run. Batteries Dunbar and Spicer for Fond du Lac Darrah and Stark for Freeport. Umpire Melville.
The Cleveland Leader notes a 65 year old woman has enrolled at Vassar College as a freshman suggesting some Pittsburg middle aged millionaires might seek education in morals and good taste.
Benjamin Franklin quote attributed to Emerson stating a man’s life is measured when other purposes end and time remains to reflect. The line emphasizes delaying self worth until work or possessions lose value.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer notes many sailors from foreign warships deserted during their Jamestown visit. It argues emigration appeals to newcomers who can travel free, and suggests European sailors receive lower wages and fewer liberties than Americans. Fraternizing between crews may have driven desertions.
Elinor is questioned after the baby's nurse is discharged for allegedly giving the infant a bath at a higher temperature than prescribed. The hygienic mother defends the decision, citing risk to the child’s life.
Syracuse rowing team resumed practice on Lake Mendota amid rough water finishing a three mile session with four to five inches of water in shells and a six mile run later. The crew showed strong technique with a long quick stroke and high cadence under Coxswain Ellis.
An American visitor in Glasgow is robbed of his bag by a lad who offers to guide him. They pass George Square and Sir Walter Scott's monument. The boy jokes that the monument is large, while the American recalls oversized cigars. A tram stop brings a iron poker on a lorry, used as a joke about a new hotel kitchen.
Robert Shaw Oliver was named Assistant Secretary of War in July 1903 after a Civil War service as a volunteer and later as a regular army officer. He led in New York National Guard affairs, served as Albany police commissioner, and balanced a large iron business in Albany with duties in Washington.
Local Y M C A teams and other amateur clubs across the area plan a busy day with games in Ontario Wis West Salem and Onalaska. The Athletes were byes after failing to close a deal with St Charles Cannibals. North Side Colts meet at George Street grounds and Noxalls travel to face St Charles replacing the Athletes.
The Dope Box questions the surprising loss as yesterday's sour fruit upset the champions, prompting debate over why the favored team failed to capitalize. Analysis focuses on key plays and potential weaknesses exposed in the matchup.
Fans ease criticism of the boys in the next three games at Oshkosh as Bubser’s bold plays and a flock of similar talent aim to win. A bluff misheard by Konetchy and Dad is clarified, while Moore’s “batting” becomes a noted feature of the current trip to La Crosse.
In a letter to secretary Hunt President Moll says he investigated among disinterested parties. A saloon keepers committee influenced the case and Oshkosh players were consulted. If Oshkosh fails to win two of three from La Crosse, the league could look for a new member amid anticipated trouble for Bubser.
Tennant, acquired from Green Bay by Decatur of the Three I league, is playing well fielding his position and hitting hard. Pitcher George remains with Boston amid rising hotel bills as suitors nudge Ed Konetchy, star first baseman of the champs, with no cash offer yet ready.
President Moll delays result of mail vote on raising umpires salaries to 150 dollars. The decision may affect who stays until June. Flynn or Baillies likely to be released, with potential controversy over who will go.
The champions have the better away performance, winning more road games than home games this season as they travel.
Locals in La Crosse plan an indignation meeting to protest the Dolan case as President Moll arrives. The president promises Dolan will be dealt with more severely next time, a remark that reads as a joke among observers.
San Francisco May 30 Jimmy Britt denies being matched to fight Battling Nelson or any July 4 meeting. He says he knows nothing about a proposed meeting between Nelson and himself and has no information on any arrangement with the Hegewisch champion.
Eben M. Beyers of Pittsburgh loses in the second round to J. Patterson of the Edinburgh club at St Andrews in the amateur golf championships. All American contestants were defeated in the event held yesterday.
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