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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1908
Page
2
With injuries thinning the lineup manager Esch arranges a scrub game between the first and second teams as practice. Coach Cooper has introduced new plays in anticipation of the Eau Claire game next week, and expects that most injured players will be ready by Friday.
With focus on the fast Eau Claire aggregation, a player expresses readiness to enter the game with a resolve to win or die, signaling intense competitive spirit.
Chicago November 6 Middleweight Champion Billy Papke and Hugo Kelly of Chicago set for a twenty five round bout on December 15 under Jeffries Athletic club in Los Angeles. Papers signed by Papke and the club. Ferretti to sign after coast reply with a minor hitch remaining. Jeffries Eyton are named as referees with Ferretti preferring Jeff as third man but not accepting otherwise.
Arthur Fielding, champion trick and fancy roller skater, is in the city seeking matches with local stars. He toured Wisconsin and won honors everywhere. He is staying at the La Crosse hotel and may appear at Park rink again if arrangements are made.
Lew Shaw of Chicago, a leading billiard expert, appears for members of the La Crosse club with exhibitions at 4 and 8 p.m. He has played around the world with Jake Schaefer and the late Frank Ives. A stray line notes a quip about courting in the home.
The Red Top of Bellevue owned by W. E. Hughey cannot arrange a race with the Flyer Red Wing owned by J. R. Trautner of Red Wing Minnesota. Trautner names Lake Pepin as course. Hughey seeks milder waters delaying the event until a thaw or warmer conditions. Trautner claims upper Mississippi champ status and invites Hughey to compete, while Hughey promises to back any bet if Trautner comes to Bellevue before winter.
Chicago Cubs president Murphy announces a four year contract with Chance and expects no trouble aging the team. New York chess champion Emanuel Lasker plans a globe tour including a visit to South Africa to face Bruno Siegheim. Yale coach Tad Jones returns to shape the backfield for Saturday’s game. Cornell shows speed in snow as they prepare for a close clash with Chicago. Rumor says Coach Yost may leave football to pursue southern interests.
The article advises wrapping seldom used silver in Canton flannel cases to prevent tarnish and moisture. It recommends cleaning silver with whiting and Gold Dust washing powder and describes boiling large pieces in a warm solution with cloth between items, then rinsing, drying, and polishing with chamois.
Yost reportedly refused a five year contract. Illinois football prepares for a clash with Cornell and Pennsylvania this weekend. Stagg says the squad is better prepared than last Saturday and capable of another surprise for the rooters and followers.
Classified ad touts a single dose laxative Brom o Quinine marketed worldwide to cure a cold in one day. Signature line attributed to E. W. Grove. Price listed as 25 cents.
Cincinnati Ohio November 6 President Charles Murphy of the Chicago National League club said Frank Chance would not retire as manager of the world's champions but would serve out his four year contract. Murphy stated Chance signed for four years and is a man of honor. He called them the best of friends and said he never interfered with Chance’s prerogatives. Murphy added his visit aimed to shake hands with President elect Taft.
Madison Wis Nov 6 State Game Warden Stone reports a record hunt ahead as the deer season nears opening next Wednesday. Demand for both resident and non resident licenses has surged with 10000 resident licenses sent to county clerks and requests for more. Non residents have received 132 small game licenses. The heaviest potential hunter is H E Hodson of Chicago who is 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighs 351 pounds.
Secretary Taft and Justice Harlan played golf near Taft's summer home at Murray Bay. The New York Times recounts this unusual outing amid foggy conditions and notes their public roles during a private recreation.
Taft jokes about fog enshrouding a river trip while Justice Harlan listens. Taft describes waking before dawn to fish and catching bass trout and salmon, revealing a humorous glimpse of early morning fishing in foggy conditions.
A concise proverb-style note suggests an elevator man exerts rising influence but is prone to decline or retreat. The terse line contrasts ascent with eventual fall, implying fickle progress in a circus of labor roles.
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