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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1911
Page
3
Opening day prep for La Grande as Baker strengthens lineup and repairs, with Da Grande sidelined by doctors. 3 pm start, grounds dragged, no band concert, minor pomp planned with auto arrivals. Fans chase last season’s 764 paid admissions as weather promises fine, dust controlled at the park.
The article presents essential portions of new motor vehicle laws focusing on road ethics. It outlines passing protocols, signaling, yielding, and speed rules to ensure safety around horses and at intersections, emphasizing driver responsibility and caution to prevent accidents and frightening animals.
The youth Earl Mack son of Cornelius Mack faces an unlikely future with the Athletics as Connie Mack states no family player can join the team as a regular. Earl, who appeared in one championship game last fall, will have to prove himself elsewhere. He is currently watching Scranton.
The Daisy Cadets, a juvenile team, travel to Cove this afternoon to face a squad of similar age. Lineup includes Thornton, Johnson, Thompson, Newton, Jones, Palmer, Massee, Pierge, McDonald, Weatering, and Barteness with several substitutes.
George Ferguson of Union drew criticism after a Baker game for ruling an infield pop up as safe with one on. The rule book backed him, showing the batter would be out if runners were on first and second or bases loaded. Umpire Keeney urged discipline in Elgin. Will Neill, standout La Grande javelin thrower, led Berkeley meet. Umpires for Eastern Oregon league urged to enforce decorum, with fine for rough play. La Grande High at Union closing bats. Sluggers vs business men fundraiser Friday for bath houses. J B Shafer to settle in La Grande as a twirler. County workers on Grande bridge project involved.
La Grande forgoes its six to seven year Walla Walla presence to attend the Eastern final at Ontario next Saturday. Coach Millering and Manager Bolton plan to field as many athletes as finances allow, while Pendleton and other Eastern teams will also compete, seeking stiffer competition and possible points loss at the Ontario meet.
Al Kaufman will meet Jim Flynn in Kansas City on May 5 after two wins over Monte Attell boosted Al Delmont’s stock. Harry Forbes has signed to fight Jimmy Walsh in Kenosha on May 9. Blink McCloskey shines in Paris with no home riots, and Cyclone Thompson plans to sit at 140 pounds ringside for Packey McFarland if the Chicago fighter seeks action.
The column surveys baseball chatter about Pirates first base hopes for Hunter, Dode Criss returning for the Browns, Giants facing Charlie Doomn's Quakers, Bill Bradley with Toronto, Boston’s outfield trio of Speaker Lewis Hooper, and West Virginia star Dick Hobdlitzel. It mentions Cincinnati ballpark dedication, Connie’s bride status, Zimmerman facing booing crowds, Steinfeldt’s fans, and Boston manager Fred Tenne’s return prospects amid season talk.
The report notes Bert Sullivan from Firestond factory arrives and works on L C Smith ar age project. Fred Hoffeditz of Summerville Lumber is among early riders going over the hill toward Walla Walla this year. The trip, begun Monday, covered about 100 miles of road experience without incident.
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