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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1911

Page

2

Hose Teams Draw Diligent Entry For Tuesday Meets

Caion will lead the Union hose team to La Grande next Tuesday to race against Elgin La Grande fire departments and local athletic clubs in morning and afternoon drills. The shows include a wet test with hydrant nozzle and a final speed event led by veteran Chet Swackhammer.

la Grande Fire Department Union Elgin la Grande Fire Departmenta Jones’ Mien Jane Bolton Peare Charles Reynolds Conkey Lee Reynolds Geddes Millering Whitby Lottes Irwin Ralaton Caion Strong Union la Grande Chet Swackhammer

Walter Nagle Sold by Pittsburg to Ros

Walter Nagle, a California pitcher, has been sold by Pittsburg to the Ros club. The deal transfers control and likely affects the team’s pitching depth for the season.

Walter Nagle California Pittsburg The Ros

Auto Tax Debate Spurs Baker County Owners to Seek Higher Courts

Baker county automobile owners resist Oregon’s special tax, arguing the levy fails to fund roads and burdens wide-tired rigs. Union County Motor Club reports growing opposition, with Pendleton also joining the tax fight as meetings on the issue continue.

Baker County Oregon Union County Motor Club A. V. Andrews Automobile Fraternity Baker la Grande Pendleton

Red Sox routs Highlanders in twin bill loss

The passage notes Joe Wood excels at bat while Harry Walter is absent and the Champion Athletes drop two games in one afternoon to Boston. It highlights Wood’s strong pitching and hitting contributions for the Red Sox during the stretch.

Boston Red Sox Joe Wood Boston Red

Pitcher Nap Rucker Tops Cincinnati Repeatedly This Year

Nap Rucker of Brooklyn has defeated Cincinnati three times this year by shutouts and close scores. Turner of the Cleveland Naps is out injured. Honus Wagner is delivering strong play at first base for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Nap Rucker Brooklyn Cincinnati Turner Cleveland Naps Tuck Honns Wagner Pittsburg Pirates

La Grande Baseball Fans Expect Double Wins July Fourth

July Fourth promises a big La Grande baseball day with strong pitching options. Mitchell of Elgin will start on the mound for La Grande, while Eigin looms as a key foe in the opener. Trade chatter centers on Zimmerman and Williams as Spokane and Portland ties surface amid Unionite support.

la Grande Eigin Sunress Mitchell Elgin Zip” Zimmerman Spokane Bill Speas Portland Nick Williams Zmmerman Reiben Smith Un'e McInnis

Baseball Chatter and Managerial Moves Across Leagues

Infield positions resemble Honus Wagner as fans discuss Tenney and Kling for managing the Rustlers. Navin considers selling the Detroit franchise due to poor attendance. Rumors say Frank Chance may retire with Joe Tinker slated Cubs manager. Harvard and Yale meet since 1858 with Yale leading 59 58 and one drawn. McGraw confirms a $200 Raymond fine with potential extra penalties if Bugs fails to stay in shape.

Harvard Yale John Ted McGraw Raymond Bugs

Boxing notes link Gilmore to Conley and a July 4 bout

Harry Gilmore Jr former manager of Packey McFarland now guides Frankie Conley. Knockout Brown and Tom Ginty of Scranton have signed for a one round bout at Scranton on July 4. Albany NY fans are eager for the clash.

Harry Gilmore, Jr Packey McFarland Frankie Conley Knockout Brown Tom Ginty Scranton

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