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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1911
Page
2
Towns await a speedy baseball settlement as supporters push for a professional arrangement. Fans wonder if La Grande will join a regional club with Walla Walla Pendleton and Baker, backed by businessmen funding most of the costs, amid talk of a near season start.
In Union a prearranged fugitive chase using two bloodhounds trained by Chick Shannon nearly led to a young man’s harm. Towns along with La Grande Asc ee plan forfeit bonds and protective measures while awaiting improved grounds and seating for a possible ball game this year.
The La Grande team dominated Summerville with faster play and strong guard work. Bolton Reynolds and the McKenzies stood out as the top performers while Captain Bohnenkamp contributed on both ends. Union losses at Baker were noted as context for the victory.
Wallowa and Lostine field strong girls teams with a close loss for Lostine at Wallowa. Maude McKenzie hit seven free throws for Wallowa. Imbler team disbanded briefly. M I A beat North Powder at North Power. Union hosts a baseball club meeting with strong attendance. Dexter McIlroy elected chair. Robert Smith manager. J W Spencer secretary and treasurer. An Alaskan sled dog incident noted at Union theatre per E A Smith.
Edmund Lamy, world amateur skating record holder, leads the trio of Lamy brothers Ernest and Claudius from Saranac Lake. The three speed and jumping champions have won international races in Montreal Cleveland and Hone Lake, with Edmund breaking the 29 yard mark at Sara Lake.
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