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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1908
Page
2
Dr. Pierce promotes native medicinal roots from American forests claiming cures for heart and female ailments. He offers a free booklet with extracts from standard works, mailed to anyone who requests it, and asserts his medicines are natural and non habit forming.
Ad Wolgast of Milwaukee knocked out Danny Webster in the eighteenth round of a twenty-five round coast championship bout at the Jeffries Athletic club in Los Angeles. Wolgast showed clear superiority from the ninth round, with Webster the local pride.
A man pursues a personal fad but struggles to attract followers or wider attention as others show little interest in his trend.
M Graws men edge the Phillies 2 to 1 as the Giants reclaim first place. Notes from yesterday show Detroit beat Washington 7 to 5 Cleveland toppled Philadelphia 6 to 1 while Cincinnati edged Chicago 6 to 5. Pittsburgh defeated St Louis 7 to 5 and Brooklyn beat Boston 2 to 1. Today the schedule includes Washington at New York and Boston at Philadelphia among others.
Baseball roundup reports New York in first place after a tense win over Philadelphia. Key plays include Ames interrupting Donlin’s throw to second and Bridwell tag at the plate. Other results cover Cincinnati’s ninth inning rally, Pittsburg’s win over St. Louis, Detroit and Cleveland victories, and two New York–Philly and Pittsburgh–Chicago matchups with box details.
The Dovre club will meet with O Opsahl at 1612 Charles Street on Friday evening to discuss presidential candidates from the Republican and Democratic tickets. Leaders’ absence caused a two week postponement. A O Black and J J Noem will uphold the Republicans while Oluf Olsen and S M Senstad back the Democrats.
Lajoie is described as America's foremost base ball player and a strong batter who leads his team with confidence. The Cleveland club has chased the flag for years but failed at the finish, and the article suggests 1908 may finally see Lajoie help win the title.
The writer predicts a tight race in both leagues with Detroit fading as injuries bite the Tigers. He backs the Chicago White Sox to reclaim the pennant, notes Cleveland’s resurgence yet doubts the Naps’ stamina, and sees a still open NL battle as Chicago contends against the Giants for the flag.
In Chicago a 30 mile match run is planned between Albert Corey and Sidney Hatch, captain of the IA Marathon team. Urbana reports Billy May quit football due to parental objections. Madison notes Ex Captain Messmer may join after Saturday exams to prove eligibility. Ann Arbor says Coach Yost has a formed team of about 50 men. Carlisle notes Mount Pleasant star Frank Mount Pleasant joined Dickinson. Lafayette reports Purdue underperforming ahead of Saturday clash with Chicago. Chicago notes Stagg relies on Steffens as the team centers around him. Bloomington sees Indiana preparing for a tough game next Saturday with limited players available.
From a small beginning the sale and use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy extended to all parts of the United States and many foreign countries. It has proved especially valuable for coughs and colds.
Fans discuss who will manage the Fond du Lac team in the Wisconsin-Illinois league after owner Reinig has not yet told Robert L. Lynch if he will return. Lynch leaves for the east Saturday as hopes rise he will be retained to run the club.
The Harvester owned by August Uihlein of Milwaukee captured the $7,000 Horse Review Futurity for 3 year old trotters defeating a strong field. Justo finished second money while Harvester earned $3,500 with decisive leads in all three heats despite heavy track conditions and a brisk wind.
The La Crosse Clothing company team defeated Peerless 7 to 1 on Indian Hill Sunday afternoon. La Crosse held a 7 run, 3 hit game while Peerless scored in the fourth inning. Batteries for Clothing Co were Coady Peterson and Kabat. Peerless credited Kelly and Kelly.
Currie, a big line man from Ripon College, has joined the Wisconsin varsity football squad. Captain Rogers welcomed him amid a heavy line material shortage as Currie reportedly satisfies the one year residence rule and will be eligible to play this fall.
An advertisement asserts kidney trouble leaves people weak and exhausted. It promotes Foley's Kidney Remedy as restoring healthy kidneys and renewing vitality, claiming many have benefited from the product.
Large crowds attend Beaver Dam fair with rapid times in 2:14 to 2:23 pace divisions. Dane County races list Cap. L. and Uncle Bly among winners. results note straight-heat wins and best times, with Elizabeth and Luke Vernon noted in second divisions.
Justice proceeds in Chicago after an umpire is struck at South Park. A warrant is issued for the assailant, with Judge Prindiville named as attorney for Kerin. State the case will be prosecuted to the limit per friends of the assaulted umpire.
President Harry M. Pulliam of the National League met Garry Herrmann in Cincinnati and discussed the New York Chicago protested game. He indicated the league would let the game stand as a draw unless overruled by NL directors.
A brief note notes that no Dalle speaks well of a safety razog. The item comments on public reception and perceived quality, without detailing endorsements or explicit praise from any speaker.
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