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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1911
Page
3
Instructional piece urges swimming as a life skill, arguing knowledge saves lives. It emphasizes keeping the mouth above water, avoiding artificial aids, and practicing waist deep to arm pit depths to gain confidence and learn the breast stroke.
The train leaves La Grande at 8 30 am on a special trip to Baker for a decisive game. Fans are urged to travel with the team as the ball club guarantees the trip and aims for a large crowd. La Grande recovers from a recent slump with a refreshed lineup and key players ready to perform.
Judge W L Carlyle announced the results of the first stock show at Union. Winners included Wade Brooks in riding, Swackhammer in harness and saddle, Levy in roadster, Morris Miller in quarter mile dash after a fall, Cummings in half mile, Fish in barrel race, Patterson in half mile hurdle, John Spain in chariot, and Fred Spain in relay. The judging proceeded with careful scrutiny and satisfaction among participants.
President Crawford dismissed Elgin’s appeal over a May 14 1911 Eastern Oregon league game in La Grande Oregon ruling the umpire’s decision final. The case centered on a pitch hit behind the batter as a runner scored from third and another from second. The umpire’s report described the play with catcher signal and batter ducking. Rule 63 of Spaulding’s Guide cited.
Paris announces a world major aviation meet with races starting and ending in Paris. Competitors will fly Paris to Berlin then Brussels to London and back to Paris with stops in key continental cities. A purse of 100000 dollars will be awarded to top contenders.
The Union notes last Sunday's events at Riverside park highlight boating and swimming as popular summer pastimes. It cites the Misses Young as early canoe users, predicts strong demand for improved boating houses, and mentions funding from proceeds of an All-stars game.
Court ruling from La Grande Oregon dated June 3 1811 dismisses an appeal on umpire judgments in baseball calls including fair or foul balls strikes balls and other plays. The order cites no grounds for appeal and concludes the case is closed.
The Montreal Jockey Club inaugurated its spring meeting in Montreal today for a week. The program is well arranged and the event promises to be one of the most successful in the club’s history.
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