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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1911
Page
3
Portland athletes expect Will Neill the javelin champion to join the Pacific Northwest AAU meet in Astoria but he reports he cannot spare the time. He plans to stay home for studies at the University of Oregon and finish his summer job location.
American jockey Danny Maher dominates English racing with Derby wins and top rides. He rides sparingly in minor races, commands high retainers and fees, and often receives substantial owner presents well above Derby earnings, making him the sport’s wealthiest figure.
A mix of automobile news from Grande Ronde Valley and surrounding areas notes farmers and townsfolk embracing cars while horse stock remains valuable. R W Leighton climbs Glass Hill in a Maxwell, and local car owners from Franklin to Carter show off new machines amid summer trips and livery plans.
Tennis experts of national reputation gathered at the Omaha Field Club for the second annual clay court championship tournament of the United States. The event is set to run through the coming week with players from many parts of the country.
Eight thousand federal troops will march in review before President de la Barra in Mexico City. The display marks the presentation of regimental flags to new regiments created after the fall of the old government.
The Bat tle Growund Camp Meeting association of the Northwest Indiana N.EB conference began its 47th annual session today on the historic Tippecanoe battlefield. Noted Methodist divines and educators are among those expected to address the gathering.
Johnny Gouding, veteran catcher and Rock Island manager, hints at wanting a major league trial. Once a top backstop for Omaha in the Western league, he has umpired for years and earned public approval, with executives like Ban Johnson eyeing ex players for umpire roles.
The article clarifies the infield fly rule to prevent easy double plays. It explains how with runners on first and second or bases loaded, a fair fly ball hit by the batter is declared out by the umpire if it can be handled by an infielder. It notes exceptions when only first base is occupied and the batter runs quickly, reducing double play chances.
Champion Wolgast vows to earn 100000 within the next year. Ray Bronson and Spike Ketley set to box in South Bend on Labor Day. Promoter Coffroth seeks signings of Bill Papke and Frank Klaus for a Labor Day mass. Frankie Neil, ex-bantamweight champion, jailed in San Francisco for raising a government note from 200 to 50.
Buddy Ryan sold to Chicago Americans as Portland and other clubs push for top spots. Danville Dubuque Decatur vie for lead in Three-I race while Denver aims for Western league triumph. Petersburg battles Norfolk in Virginia League, Mills joins St. Louis Nationals, a strong Baltimore Eastern lineup features Conn Bath Schmidt Seymour and Egan, Atlanta slips to cellar in Southern league, Worcester leads New England with 28 hitters over .300, Marty O Toole sold to Pittsburg for 22500 with 131 strikeouts in 12 games. Winston-Salem Greensboro dispute Carolina League, Willesbarre tops New York State league, Connecticut league parity, Vancouver leads Northwestern league as British Columbia clubs quarrel.
Pitcher Alexander Tell of the Philadelphia Nationals explains his success by studying opposing basemen and placing pitches out of reach. He relies on a side arm curve, varying pace, and steady health rather than chasing many curves. He notes fast company offers better fielding support and did not expect a National League career until bought from Syracuse.
A bitter fight for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination in Maryland will be decided at the state primary on August 29.
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