Sporting News: American Assn to Quit Majors Enter Chicago
The Sporting News reports the American Association plans to leave the Major Leagues and enter Chicago as a new option after discontent with access to the big leagues.
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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1907
Page
2
Highball Wins McDowell Stake in Fast Mile Victory
Highball claims the McDowell Stake with a 2 13 percent mile pace, setting a new record in a dominant mile race. Helen Hale finishes strong, clipping a mark in the same event as the Association race proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Highball
McDowell
Lillian R
Sonoma Girl
Wilkes Heart
Benvolo
Helen Hale
Lady Maud C
Hedgewood
Geball
GCN
Baraja
Hussey
Athashan
de Ryder
Emboy
McDonald
Menvew
TOGAR
Helen
Hale
Childs
Ora Lambert
Stenson
Henry Setter
Evans
Lady Maud Vc
McMahon
May
Hayes
Berthena Bar
McPher- Bon Ue
Esi
Esi We Eee Tae Davis K
Rambaugh
William C
Syracuse
Elise S
Dorcas H
Elesis
Red Bow
Justo
the Laird
A Contestant’s Rally for Victory and Busy Parade Prep
The piece urges supporters to rush subscriptions, likening it to ammunition for a campaign. It emphasizes swift action, collective effort, and confidence as the final days approach before a Sunday dress parade and public celebrations. It then shifts to a baseball update from Chicago and Lexington, detailing rumored league realignments, Western league support, possible franchise moves, and notable horse racing results with times and winners.
Mint maker Andrew Birkus admits profits from covert operation
Andrew Birkus, owner cited in a case, was imprisoned after authorities revealed his underground minting scheme. He admitted that in the past year his operation earned about $800, using ground bottle tops to craft counterfeit nickels and dimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Mint
Andrew Birkus
Birkus
Badger Leaguer Drafted by Indianapolis
George Brookins, Green Bay third baseman, drafted by Indianapolis of the American Association after a standout stint with Houghton in the Northern League. Scouts hailed the dark skinned player as a potential star and he will report to Indianapolis with other teens in early spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Brookins
Green Bay
Houghton
Indianapolis
Brookins
Wife Attempted Suicide After Downtime Refusal
in Waterloo Iowa Mrs William Bahr 25 swallowed carbolic acid to end life after husband declined to join her for an evening downtown. She left a note blaming him for her actions and said she was ridding him of her company so he could marry another woman. She was found unconscious by guests and is expected to survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
William Bahr
Women Inspectors Locked In School in Baraboo
Eight Baraboo society women on a kaffeeklatsch tour returned to find the new high school building locked with no exit. City officials had departed at 6 pm and, after hours, the women escaped by a window it was unlocked during the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baraboo
Wis
G. W. Gehrand
Kaffeeklatsch
Walter Mueller Returns for Winter in City
Walter Mueller son of Emil Y. Mueller manager of G Heileman Brewing returns to the city to spend the winter with his parents. He pitched in the eastern league with Newark and Baltimore and had several exceptional games. He has accepted a position with the Heileman company and will stay until spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Mueller
Emil Y. Mueller
G. Heileman Brewing Company
Newark
Baltimore
Mueller
Heileman Company
Demure Wins Big Handicap Stakes at Newmarket
Newmarket hosted the Cesarewitch handicap race for three year olds and up, two miles and a quarter, with 25 sovereigns plus a 5,000 sovereigns added event. Demure won, White Knight placed second, and Wuffy finished third among thirteen starters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Newmarket
Demure
White Knight
Wuffy
Langford Outpoints Barry in Ten Round Boston Bout
Sam Langford defeated Dave Barry in a ten round boxing match in Boston. Langford set a fast pace from the start and outboxed Barry throughout, though no decision was rendered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Sam Langford
Dave Barry
Langford
Barry
Gates and Son to Open Bull Campaign in New York
In New York on October 17 authorities say J. W. Gates and his son Charles G. will return from France within two weeks and begin active work. They are expected to target cheap stocks, using aggressive tactics reminiscent of their earlier operations as they seek rapid gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
American Association
Windy City
Buffalo
N. Y
Pittsburg
Western League
St. Paul
New York
J. W. Gates
Charles G
France
Siphon Mint Raided in Gary Chicago
An illicit mint at Gary Indiana was raided last evening after authorities learned tops of seltzer siphons were being converted into fake quarters nickels and dimes. Police seized equipment and halted the operation in a case that may involve local counterfeiters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Gary
Ind
Woman burned in gasoline stove explosion in Minnesota
In Ulm Minnesota on October 17 Mrs. A. J. Olin was badly burned cleaning a gasoline stove at home. A five gallon can of gasoline ignited when poured into a small vessel near the stove, causing an explosion and setting her dress afire. Her hair face and hands were severely burned. she escaped with neighbors’ help as flames were smothered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New. Ulm
Minn
A. J. Olin
Franklin
Murder Victim Identified as William Murray at Altoona
IDENTIFY DEAD MEN EAU CLAIRE Wis Oct 17 The man murdered at Altoona last week is William Murray who had come from Rice Lake where he worked at Rice Lake Lumber Co He carried about 1600 in cash when he left Rice Lake WAUSAU Wis Oct 17 The tramp shot near Bushman station identified as Geo Shields of Manitowoc Shields jailed for burglary broke from Medford jail recently Coroner's jury clears Bergreis as the shooting suspect noting the tramp threatened with a razor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eau Claire
Wis
Altoona
William Murray
Rice Lake
Rice Lake Lumber Company
Wausau
Bushman Station
Richard Beyreis
Geo. Shields
Manitowoc
Shields
Medford
Bergreis
D D D Skin Cure Promises Eczema Relief
An advertisement touts D D D Prescription as a skin remedy claiming eczema to be in the skin, not the blood, with external treatment. It cites customer testimonials from F R Tesar of Hopkinson Iowa and urges barber shops to promote the product, offering a sample and dollar bottle from the D D D Co. in Chicago and listing Hoeschler Bros. as a retailer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
D. Dennis
F. R. Tesar
Hopkinson
Michigan St
Chicago
Hoeschler Bros
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