Inter-State Elks Game Looms Large In La Grande
Local sports page previews an interstate clash as the La Grand Elks host the Boise Elks tomorrow at 3 pm. Notables include Bilyou Teher Hughes and Jackson, with Boise touted pitcher strong. Mother Stone and Jackson head to Boise for the finale.
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Bilyou
Teher
Hughes
van Buren
Charles Hallgarth
H. Hallgarth
Lenhart
Francie Mightield
al Ray
Irwin
la Grand Elks
Joes
Annbachee
Idaho
Boise Elks
Stone
Jackson
Baker
Boise
Cove
la Grande
Elks
Canadian Gymnasts Arrive for International Tournament in France
A group of skilled Canadian athletes from the National Gymnastic Society of Montreal have reached Nancy for the international gymnastics tournament. The event opens tomorrow and runs for several days, featuring top global rivals in skill, speed, and endurance. Judge Richard Russell of Georgia’s court of appeals announced his bid to succeed Hoke Smith as governor.
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France
Nancy
National Gymnastic Society of
Montreal
Richard Russell
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Hoke Smith
Automobile News and Gossip from Union County Area
Directors of the Union County Motor club authorize a mid August race meet with funds to be raised by a one dollar tax on members. The week sees track work start to prepare the event. A. V. Andrews and family plan a Lostine fishing trip before Joseph Lake.
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The
Union County Motor Club
Cue le Giulecdc
W. D. Zimmerman
Maxwell
Sheep Creek Canyon
Joseph
The Longest Walk in the World Dialogue
A playful exchange centers on a batter striking out. Jimmy asks what the longest walk is and Chase calls it the trip from plate to bench after a strikeout. Callihan adds that players often don t know what to do with their hands or where to look.
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Goa
Tanniper
New York
Amterwate
Jana
Jimmy
Chase
Callihan
Hugh Jennings on Base Ball
Hugh Jennings argues that nerve and love of the game define great players. He lauds Ty Cobb for effort beyond money, cites Ned Hanlon’s Baltimore era as a model, and recalls a dramatic Philadelphia seventeen inning win showing imagination and confidence at Detroit events.
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Hughie Jennings
Cobb
Crawford
Chase
Wien Lee
Baltimore
Ned Hanlon
Johnny McGraw
Bill Keeler
Wilbur Robinson
Doyle
Ike Cobb
Bennett Park
New York
Bill Donovan
Philadelphia
Tigers
Crawford Responsible For Many Tiger Rallies
Ty Cobb remains the leading batter and base stealer for the Detroit Tigers but Sam Crawford has surged this season. Crawford, once thought limited to outfield, has returned with power and stolen 24 bases. He has driven in runs and scored 51 times while Cobbs and Bush set the pace for the league.
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Ty Cobb
Detroit
Sam Crawford
Sam
Silce
Cobh
Bush
Wahoo Sam
Ad Wolgast Named Scrappy Dutchman of Durable Teuton Fame
The piece argues Ad Wolgast ranks with Battling Nelson and questions fitting headlines such as Thy Unimpairable Teuton or the impersonationless Wildcat. It notes Wolgast’s rise from an accidental champion to a stronger fighter, with praise for his strength, recovery, and bulldog jaw. It contrasts Wolgast with Nelson, listing opponents and debating who faced tougher foes.
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Battling Nelson
Ad Wolgast
Nelson
Cadillac Ge
Michi
Wolverine den
Adolph Wolgast
Wolgast
Adolphon
Port Richmond
Jack Redmond
Freddie Cole
Tom McFarland
Knockout Brown
George Memsicr
Anton la Grave
Frankie Burns
Hogin
Owen Moran
Joe Gans
Dick Hyland
Ad Wolgost
Eddie Lange
Monte Dale
Burns
Memsie
Morin
la Grave
Gans
Hogan
Cole
McFarland
Memai
Brown
Mc- Fan
Corbett
Herrera
Britt
Battler
Return of Papke Triggers Heavyweight Title Talk
Many boxing fans expect William Papke to challenge Adolphus Wolgast after Wolgast’s six months retirement ends. The article lists contenders like Frank Klaus, Wild Bob Moba, Jack Dillon, Jimmy Clabby, Johnny Thompson, Eddie McGoorty, Hugo Kelly, Jimmy Gardner and Jack Sullivan, all eager for a shot at the world crown and Papke’s claim to dominance. Papke returns soon from a world tour and is seen as the next major factor in the 158 pound division.
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Adolpher Wolgast
Ang
William Papke
LL Hols
Papke
Frank Klaus
Bear Cat
Pittsburg
Wild Bob Moba
Milwaukee
Jack Dillon
Indiana
Jimmy Clabby
Johnny Thompson
Hilnels Farmer
Australia
Eddie McGoorty
Oshkosh
Hugo Kelly
Chicago
Jimmy Gardner
Jack
Twin
Pipe for Sale in La Grande by B. Davis Foley Hotel
Large quantity terra cotta pipe suitable for well curbs and drains ranging 18 to 30 inches. Offered very cheaply as I clean up all work in La Grande. Davis, Foley Hotel.
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la Grande
DAVIS
Foley
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Rosse Elks
Rwraly
Wan
Andrews Wrot
A. V. Andrewa
Familly
Lostine
Mr. Andrewa
Joseph Lake
Herrehoff
Dittebrandt Auto Garage
W. R. Rivette
Dittebrandt Auto Company
Hemery
Fiat
Circuit de Sarthe
Hudson
Joseph Parties
Billy Papre
Hag
Royal
Standard Typewriter
Royal Typewriter Company
Typewriter Build
New York, N.Y
Hugh Jennings
Jennings
Tiger
Grawford
American Press Association
Gam Crawford
Dethoit
Hall OF Fame
Wolgagt
Moran
Man Schaefer
Oll Schaef
Giese
Gweral
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