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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1911
Page
2
The Elgin win chase hinges on tomorrow's 2 PM game at Schoolball Park against La Grande. The visitors bring pitcher Mitchell, the oft‑talked about mystery, whose arm could decide the pennant race and a dramatic overseas battle for league leadership.
Notices remind that attempting to fish within 200 feet of any dam is unlawful and violations are publicized as flagrant breaches of regulations, prompting enforcement concerns.
Union County motor club eyes rock removal on Nine Mile road to benefit both Union and Wallowa counties while Baker Commercial club plans automobile races during Eugene Ely air show week. Secretaries note legal limits on painting car numbers. Ely cooperation expected for a full autumn afternoon of sport and demonstrations.
A stray roundup of local items mentions game wardens and a Canadian bred English Bulldog pup gifted to George Hibberd, plus remarks on amateur teams in Eastern Oregon. Nels Halverson Allan Parker Charles Webb and Ben Coiner of Hilgard return from Beaver Creek with reports of good fishing and bag limits. Two league ball games scheduled at Union as Baker faces the Union warriors on the Union lot. Oswald the
The article argues stars burn bright then fade fast while steady players endure. It cites Nealon and Jiggs Donahue as examples, noting how Comiskey and later Isbell replaced them. It also highlights pitchers and players who benefit from changing teams and environments, including Overall and Clif Curtis, with Bresnahan and Delehanty described as durable performers.
Southpaw who beat La Grande last week will pitch for Baker Saturday and Stone Sunday. A large Baker crowd plans to attend Sunday’s game, but no ball game will be held in Baker as La Grande Elks cannot be there. The match had been tentatively set for next Sunday. Dan Mathews, pitcher and first baseman who drifted from Baker, has been secretly reserved.
A historic look at base stealing in baseball, tracing the development of the delayed steal credited to Harry Stovey and Bill Lange. The article explains the art, timing, and risks of the play, with anecdotes of Lange’s daring baserunning and the catcher’s feigned throws that set up key steals.
Main events arranged for the Fourth feature a 9 30 a m fire department and Eastern Oregon clubs pace, 10 a m Elgin versus La Grande baseball, noon boys carnival, 2 30 Union against La Grande, 4 20 Allinson carnival, 5 00 wet tests for fire companies and clubs, 6 30 dog race, 6 00 greased pole at Jefferson and Iron. Also added are two wheel one wheel apparatus and other feats. Ely’s aviation meet hints draw chatter about rubbernecking.
Elgin fans will travel to La Grande by regular afternoon train with a special return, aiming for record attendance. Mitchell coaching has strengthened the Klein team and promises an exciting game, with local players hoping to topple La Grande and a trainload of supporters ready tomorrow.
Spectators flocked to Union to watch the Cove dogs race amid heavy crowds and July Fourth festivities, with locals saying the event is worth the effort to endure the rush.
The Chrystal cafe was sold yesterday by H. L. Clark to C. L. Weant and Henry D. Daan. The deal closed through Black & Pratt, local real estate brokers.
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