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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1909
Page
2
Delegates from the northwest will attend as President C. M. Glasgow of the national federation, based in Nashville Michigan, participates as a speaker at the convention.
Football schedule outdoors across the west features Chicago vs Illinois in Chicago and Minnesota vs Nebraska in Omaha. Nebraska aims to push Minnesota hard while Stagg hopeful about Dope on the Illinois game. Several intercollegiate matches are listed with locations from Ann Arbor to Des Moines and Cincinnati to Lafayette.
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure all for healthy bodies through purifying and enriching blood. It claims to cure scrofula eczema eruptions catarrh rheumatism anemia nervousness tired feeling dyspepsia loss of appetite general debility and to build up age.
Cornell braces for an open game as injuries and dis barments thin the lineup after a close call with Oberlin and Fordham beating Princeton 3 0. The Ithacans will field their lightest squad in years and rely on faster tempo.
Chicago National League club defeats the Chicago American League team 1 to 0 to clinch the city championship, four games to one. Brown pitched superbly for the Nationals, allowing only two hits, while Sheckard drove in the decisive run in the third inning.
Western games promise championship tension as Chicago Illinois clash headlines a day of key showdowns. Minnesota Nebraska at Omaha and Syracuse Carlisle at the Polo Grounds headline strong slates with Fordham looming against Cornell.
An Ot Erhart advertisement claims Foley’s Honey and Tar clears air passages stops throat irritation soothes inflamed membranes and vanquishes a stubborn cough. It asserts sore lungs heal strengthen and the cold leaves the system with a yellow package promise to choose the genuine product.
Boston reports announce that Bad Bill Dahlen has been released by the Boston Nationals ending a storied career. Once hailed as a premier shortstop, Dahlen was renowned for his deep position and a throwing style unmatched by contemporaries. His decline began after leaving Chicago for New York Giants years ago, then continued in Boston where performance slipped.
In Duluth Minnesota Howard a six foot two inch left handed pitcher is reported signed by A W Knehnow for the Duluth club. Howard hailed from Cleveland and is described as fast and promising. The signing follows departure of Dick Thorsen and Jack Schmirler who may not return to class D.
Philadelphia report that N. J. Cartmell, the former Pennsylvania university athlete and English 220 yard amateur champion, has left amateur status to seek a pro sprint challenge against A. B. Postle. Cartmell proposes races at 449, 300, 229 and either 150 or 130 yards, citing times of 10.2 and 22 seconds for 100 and 220 yards this season.
The article notes that amateur runners often perform better when moving to professional competition and tend to improve on their existing amateur records after the switch, suggesting a pattern of success for elevated runners.
South Dakota university football team routed Yankton College 39 to 0 on the university field. Yankton, the previous state college champion, had hoped to finally defeat USD, whose prior defeat last year was 6 to 0.
A report notes a touch of quinine in many medicines imparts a distinct and serious taste. The observation highlights quinine as a common component in various preparations, shaping how patients perceive remedies.
A saying notes a man viewed as a fool remains so until he proves capable. Once he gains a touch of sense, others doubt the change and fail to take his wisdom seriously. The remark reflects on reputation and skepticism in social judgment.
San Francisco Oct 16 Jack Johnson and Stanley Ketchel passed a strenuous training day. Ketchel says he will not press the fight early and Johnson’s camp expects an aggressive start for an early knockout. Betting odds moved to 10 to 4 in Johnson’s favor.
National Daily Show announces low round trip fares to Milwaukee from Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul Railway stations. One and one half fare, with a $3 minimum excursion. Sale dates October 14 15 16 18 19 20, return by October 26. Inquiries to ticket agents or W B Dixon assistant general passenger agent, St Paul.
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