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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1908
Page
2
A reader testimonial from N. H. dated May 14 1907 credits Cuticura with curing persistent itching after two months of failed relief. The writer notes rapid improvement within days and laments not using the remedies earlier, claiming they would have saved weeks of suffering.
In a brief report, Cuthura Seep and Taete are credited with alleviating a baby rash, bringing comfort to the child and relief to worried parents. The products are noted for safety and gentle relief for infant skin.
The Madison State leaguers shut out Lancaster 3 to 0 as Lancaster ends its season with a 30 win 15 loss record. Ames pitched well for Lancaster allowing six hits and eight strikeouts. Batteries: Ames and Gleghorn for Lancaster Grimes and Smith for Madison.
The Wisconsin-Illinois league closes its fourth season with most teams meeting a 25 000 attendance goal though Freeport and Fond du Lac miss the mark and may be dropped. Umpire issues salaries and governance are debated as several players move to major leagues and others earn trials with Chicago Milwaukee and St Louis organizations.
Pittsburg secures runner up in the league standings as Giants defeat Cardinals and Tigers beat Browns and Naps. White Sox shut out opponents 3 to 0 for a decisive win.
National League games feature Detroit in St Louis Cleveland in Chicago Pittsburg in Philadelphia Cincinnati in Brooklyn Chicago in Boston St Louis in New York with matchups across city venues and venues listed for today in the league games
Yesterday's results show New York beating Boston 1 to 0 and Washington defeating Philadelphia 6 to 1. Cleveland shut out Chicago 3 to 0 while Detroit edged St Louis 8 to 7. In the National League New York topped St Louis 5 to 4 and Boston beat Chicago 3 to 2. Pittsburg defeated Philadelphia 6 to 5 and Chinnati fell to Brooklyn 2 to 6.
Major league scores flow with wins and losses across the circuit. Cincinnati shut out Brooklyn 2–0, the Giants beat St. Louis 5–4, and Pittsburg edged Philadelphia 6–5. Cleveland routed the White Sox, while New York shut out Boston and Washington beat Philadelphia. A single item notes the sale of “Merry Widow” gowns at Doerflinger’s for $1.00 on Dollar Day.
In Los Angeles Stanley Ketchel still wears dark glasses after the Papke bout. His eyes remain inflamed from the brutal fight and crude ring surgery.
New York observers note unease as Brighton cancels its fall meeting while Brooklyn Jockey Club and Empire City may trim schedules. Small owners feel the impact less from reduced big stakes, but $400 purses at local courses assist many.
San Francisco dated note reports Joe Gans will depart the coast and begin a cross country trip today after promising to keep his word. He is set to travel across the United States in pursuit of upcoming engagements and opportunities.
The old veteran remains firm that he will not fight again despite sympathy from Baltimore crowds. Promoters in New York and Philadelphia have offered six round bouts with strong money potential. Analysts believe he could dominate the eastern lightweight division at that distance and eye a possible theatrical tour through several cities with brief exhibitions.
Coach Mark Catlin scrapped plans for a players camp this fall. The first grid candidates meeting will be Monday September 21. The camp along the Iowa river was dropped to avoid misunderstanding with other Big Eight schools. Captain Kirk was in the city Friday for the conference. Also noting a Dollar Day sale at Doerflinger's tomorrow.
Kankakee Illinois September 16 Walter Eckersall the Chicago quarter back will coach St. Viateur in upcoming football season guiding the team through practices and games.
A student back has been engaged as the football team at St Viateur College. He will likely conduct the song for practice on September 17.
Madison Wis Sept 15 Congressman John J Esch of La Crosse was named a delegate to the Lakes to the Gulf Deep Waterways convention to meet in Chicago on October 7 Other nominations from Wisconsin include H A Cooper Racine John M Nelson Madison James W Murp Platteville William J Cary Milwaukee Charles H Weisse Sheboygan James H Davidson Oshkosh Gustav Kuestermann Green Bay E A Morse Antigo John J Jakins Chippewa Falls O F Bird Milwaukee and Frank L Vance Milwaukee
The annual Eastern Wisconsin Methodist conference opened with the Lord’s Supper and memorial services for deceased members. Bishop Thomas B. Neely of New Orleans, presiding, arrived from Ashland where he led the West Wisconsin conference. About 250 members and visitors came to Neenah and stayed at local homes and hotels.
In a village two butchers on the same street undercut each other. One advertises 1s per pound, the other cuts 8d. He then warns that sausages under 1s cannot be guaranteed. The rival claims he has supplied sausages to the king, and the next day an oversized card proclaims God save the king.
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