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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Reporter
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1908
Page
6
With two days left in the American and three in the National, pennant races tighten as Detroit Cleveland and Chicago contend in the American while Pittsburgh Chicago and New York lead the National. Sunday results and Monday directors meeting loom large over who reaches the world series.
Caracas via Willemstad October 5 President Castro has returned to Caracas shortening his stay at Hisimento due to illness. Physicians held daily consultations and his condition is improving though he cannot yet attend to matters. Baron von Riff German minister delivered a second note last Friday. It is believed Castro will resist Dutch pressure, while British envoy Vincent Corbett has returned from Trinidad. Advices say the Venezuelan Senate and Castro will discuss Holland's second note in the October 1 controversy.
About 15 000 Latter Day Saints in East Lake City voted unanimously to support prohibition legislation during the church’s seventy ninth semi annual conference. The resolution was introduced by Apostle Heber J Grant at the main tabernacle and overflow meetings.
The new St. Boniface cathedral in Winnipeg Manitoba was dedicated Sunday afternoon costing $600,000. The ceremony drew many prelates and clergy, and the site recalls Whittier’s Bells of St. Boniface. J J Hill of St Paul was among major contributors to the building fund.
Hartford Oct 5 Right Rev Michael Tierney Catholic bishop of Connecticut was stricken with apoplexy Saturday night and is in critical condition. Physicians fear he will not recover.
The Reporter is available for purchase at Roy al Mare cigar store located at 411 Fourth Street.
New York October 5 Packey McFarland the clever Chicago light weight wants matches with the lightweight boxers now boxing in New York. He has tried to secure a fight with champion Nelson who refuses to meet him. Nelson plans rest for a few months. McFarland is eager for work and will seek ties immediately.
A historical recap lists 1907 and 1905 championship series scores between Boston, Pittsburg, Philadelphia and New teams. It records game outcomes by date with final tallies and notes Americans leading 1 to 3 in 1907.
Football results from multiple games and leagues list West. Chicago routing Purdue 39 to 0, Illinois over Monmouth 17 to 6, Michigan 16 over Case 6, Oberlin 32 over Hiram 4, and other regional matchups including Yale Syracuse and Navy Rutgers. Baseball and prep scores appear in scattered lines with multiple settings.
New York appeals President Pulliam's ruling on a Chicago New York time dispute. A National League board meeting was called for today at the Simicn Hotel in Cincinnati to decide the matter.
Samuel R. Worley of Hixbury Virginia says Chamberlain's Pain Balm cured his lameness and rheumatism after more than fifty years shoeing horses. He calls it the best liniment he ever used. For sale by W. H. Porter.
The National League leader Harry Pulliam expresses the wish that baseball players someday grasp the meaning of gratitude as the game faces its ongoing problems.
Daily prices for hogs by weight range with values from 4.05 to 6.60, plus a brief note on hides and wool corrected by B. V. Cook & Co. The text lists pig, light, medium, and heavy hog categories with price brackets and notes a later line on hides.
Frank de Hass Robison, Cleveland magnate and sponsor, died recently. He financed and aided countless players and clubs, hosting visitors and giving freely to charity. His generosity contrasted with financial aims in the game, and his loss leaves a void in baseball’s history.
Billy Papke, Spring Valley champion, takes a firm stand before signing to fight Hugo Kelley. He insists the first $5000 in gate receipts be his and that the bout be twenty rounds. Promoter Feretti accepts, expecting a $16,000 house, with Papke predicting a knockout within ten rounds. Supporters split on Kelley’s chance to dodge the longer distance.
New York on October 5 remarks that although Rube Marquard appeared diminutive when viewed closely, manager McGraw remains satisfied with the $11,000 purchase. He notes the bargain still looks promising and has not soured on the deal.
Rumors persist that Clark Griffith former White Sox pennant winner and Highlanders manager may take over the Cincinnati Reds next year. Griffith denies the report while noting John Ganzel’s unsatisfactory performance and Griffith’s talks with Garry Herrmann. Ganzel, once a Highlander first baseman, is expected to stay as Reds captain and first baseman under Griffith.
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