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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1909
Page
2
Big semi annual field day contest hosted at the fair grounds this Saturday aims to develop local athletic talent. Organizers expect a strong turnout from student athletes and families interested in sports competition.
The eighth grade boys semi annual track meet will be held next Saturday morning Oct 9 at Interstate fair grounds. Promoter Physical Director Joerske says arrangements are nearly complete and the Meet will surpass prior events. Professor Weiland will act as judge. Events include sprints jumps throws and relays with pennant for top team. Six district schools participate.
A satirical remark argues many jailed men are innocent and criticizes liquor control. It riffs on law enforcement and bar culture, contrasting punishment with perceived justice and suggesting reformist views about whiskey regulation.
The Pirates swept a twin bill winning 5 to 4 and 7 to 4 in a pair of close games. Both ends featured tight late innings as the Pirates edged the opposition to secure the doubleheader.
Yesterday games show Boston 5 Brooklyn 3 Pittsburg 5 Cincinnati 4 Chicago 6 St. Louis 1 All tied 1-1. Today schedule includes Boston at Philadelphia New York at Brooklyn Chicago at St. Louis with York and Brooklyn as opponents.
In Cincinnati on the 1909 season’s close Pittsburg swept both games from Cincinnati. Adams and Maddox, pitchers Clarke plans for the World Series, were hit hard. Oakes starred in the second game with a homer a double and two singles in four at bats. A ninth inning rally gave St. Louis a split with Chicago as the Cubs won the first game 6 to 1 and the Cardinals the second 4 to 3. The Boston Doves won the final game of its series with the Super-.
Baseball summary of yesterday games with Cincinnati Pittsburg St Louis and Brooklyn. Doves rallied in the tenth to score two runs in Brooklyn. Cincinnati beat Pittsburg 5 to 4 with Rowan Kronneck Adams Simon on batteries. Chicago defeated St Louis 6 to 4 on late hits. Brooklyn topped Boston 11 to 9 behind Hunter and Marshall Reardon.
The season lists pennant winners across multiple leagues including National League Pittsburg American League Detroit and Western Association Enid. Numerous regional leagues are named with city and state ties such as Louisville Worcester and Wilmington. Season not yet closer, probable winners.
Mrs. M. E. Gallagher died at her daughter Mrs Edwards home in St Paul Sunday night. The body arrived here for the funeral held at the home of her sister Miss Walker at 1117 State Street at 3 30 this afternoon.
Pittsburg based Pirates and Detroit Tigers prepare for the World Series with all reserved seats sold. Bets run high with about 200000 dollars wagered in two days as fans expect a tight matchup. Gibson rests while Camnitz recovers, and Clark plans a strong lineup for Friday’s opener.
Chicago fans seized the first tickets today for the Cubs Sox championship series set to begin Friday. Anticipation ran high as crowds gathered at noon, with officials predicting a record breaking turnout rivaling a world pennant race.
La Crosse baseball club directors meet Friday evening under President Rooney to discuss plans for next season. A river levee park is a chief topic of interest and may be set for consideration at the meeting.
The California Fruit Growers' Exchange in Los Angeles has prepared a 30 page booklet outlining lemon recipes and home formulas. The booklet, promoting culinary and medicinal lemon uses, will be mailed to any requester at the exchange's Los Angeles address.
At a mass meeting Professor Benezet urged students to finish high school and pursue college work if possible. He warned against early exits for high paying jobs, noting a former classmate who left mid-sophomore year and now earns only about $55 a month. education yields higher lifelong wages.
Casper Cooper Johnson of Linker Brothers barbershop heads to Milwaukee for the International Barbers convention this week as the sole local delegate among about 650 artists worldwide. Discussion topics include Sunday closing and nationwide barber school establishment.
A stark line on romantic error and deception as a man contemplates intimacy. The remark hints at the tension between illusion and intent in relationships.
Local high school prepares for next Saturdays game against Tomah with straight football at base park. Coach Doseff aims for the fastest squad yet while avoiding trick plays to save them for later battles. temprano
In Trenton on October 6 Bishop McFaul announced the annual Catholic University of America collection and sent a letter to all pastors urging clergy and laity to avoid patronizing non Catholic institutions, warning of perceived dangers. The missive was read across the diocese churches.
A Chicago editorial debate questions teaching total abstinence using biblical passages. The October Biblical World calls into doubt the stance and discusses Jesus turning water into wine, attributed to Professor Ernest D. Burton of the University of Chicago.
An advertisement promotes Electropodes insole devices claiming to boost nerves kidneys stomach and liver and cure fatigue insomnia and weak heart. Sold at $1 per pair with a 30 day money back contract from Electropode Co Lima Ohio or by mail.
The piece reports on professors at secular universities claimed to teach lectures challenging belief in God and divine commandments. It argues their attack targets a straw version of Christianity, distinct from Catholic teaching, and suggests they remove beliefs from sacred myths.
John Coffen a Brooklyn man entombed when sand caved in near Central Islip on Saturday remains alive under 80 feet of debris. Workers report faint cries from a two inch pipe and plan a new shaft and a lucky pipe to deliver water and nourishment, though shifting debris poses danger.
St Louis marked its Centennial celebration with two train collisions in river fog on an elevated track and a separate East St Louis car crash injuring twelve. The Aero club prepared ten giant balloons for a long distance race, including two 40 000 cubic feet and one 80 000 cubic feet balloons, to crown the event.
Miles Cockrum, a young farmer, was stripped and lashed by a committee of young men in front of a church congregation in Clarkspale Missouri. They provided a list of their names and urged arrests. The assailants were acquitted at trial.
Washington October 5 Officials of the Department of Justice say the agreement between the American sugar trust to pay Adolph Segal seven hundred fifty thousand dollars and return to him his note for one million two hundred fifty nine thousand will have no effect upon the government case against trust officers.
Four years of itching, redness, and itching led De Searle of Little Rock to seek hospital care without relief. After trying many remedies, he faced a harsh outlook until using Cuticura Soap, Ointment, and Resolvent Pills. He reports rapid relief after two to three applications and after three sets of the remedies, claims complete improvement.
Gipsy Smith opened his evangelistic campaign in Chicago drawing about 25 000 people to the Seventh Regiment Armory. The event set a record for religious fervor and public interest in the city.
On October 4, seven liners docked in New York bringing 8,879 passengers from Europe, the highest daily total ever. Over 250 inspectors worked all day to check baggage, and more than 160 thousand dollars in tariffs were paid by arriving travelers.
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