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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1911

Page

7

Chautauqua Track and Field Meet to Highlight Girls

The Chautauqua session in La Grande will feature a track and field day on the 16th with calisthenics, dashes, relays, and other events. Young ladies from the Chau na athletic department, trained each morning by Miles Mil Tracy of Helena, will demonstrate athletic work and aim to attract strong local support and participation.

Chauna Miles Mil- Tracy Helena Montana Swime la Grande Surely Our Boys Wallowa Diamond Cove Neild Lamond Unio

Le Athletes to Compete Abroad

Fifteen young athletes sail for Nancy France to compete in a world athletic ornament at end of July. The event is under French Gymnastic operation of Sport and will bring together about 8 000 competitors from many countries.

Ate Nancy France

Ready to Race at the Falls Niagara Falls Ontario

Niagara Falls Racing association plans a seven day meet on a new 1 mile track opening Monday. About a hundred horses are present with six or seven races daily. Boxers Johnny Moran and Al Delmont may clash. Sam Langford and Jack Driscoll set July 29 Winnipeg bout.

The Falls Niagara Falls Ont Sam Langford Jack Driscoll Os of Canada Winnipeg

Big Brush Notes on AA Race and Rumors

Louisville pursues niece ball in the American Association race as Comiskey defends White Sox class for a strong AL bid. Washington rumor questions Walter Johnson amid a Farnesworth charge. Hal Chase rivals Honus Wagner at Pirates, Giants struggle without power hitters led by Meyers.

Louisville

Unionists Edge La Grande In Tight Last-Lap Clash

Union meets La Grande in the final round of the summer schedule at Lincoln grounds after the aviation event. Elgin looms in contention as Baker previews a strengthened infield with Whitton Cooper Kidwell and others joining Baker, while debates over scheduling and venues echo in local notes from the Union Scout.

Lincoln Grounds Union la Grande Elgin Bdy- OtKer Baker Omorrow Rubin McInnis Onion Baker Boosters P. W. Whitton Pendleton Cooper Kidwell

Auto club funds roads and races in Union County

Union County Motor club has allocated funds to repair mountain roads toward Umatilla County, with $20 added to each of five valley districts for bridges and culverts. A Baker auto race meet features a Hudson 33 from Tittebrandt Auto Co with entrants from La Grande and Union County, offering prizes from $26 to $50 plus a loving cup. A July fish hatchery run is set, with picnics and self-provided lunches. Bob Plant reports a successful Ford trip to Wallowa, and a Hudson 30s car delivery to Summerville. several entries reach the Dillebrandt garage.

Blue'mountains Union County Union County Motor Club Umatilla County Union Imbler Island City Elgin la Grande Amree Auto Club Baker Tittebrandt Auto Company Enting Hollister

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