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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1909
Page
3
In a high scoring day Huntington defeated Baker City 11 runs to none leaving Baker City in the cellar. Union showed strong pitching and timely hitting with three hits fueling an 11 run output. La Grande struggled behind Herr who allowed three hits and an unsteady defense. The standout play was a home run off Herr.
City Recorder Cox assumed his new duty as city weigher and measurer this morning. The scales finished Saturday afternoon have been adjusted and are ready for use. An ordinance by the council requires all hay coal wood and similar goods sold within city limits to be weighed or measured by a city official.
Cove defeated Perry with an 18 to 2 score as Cove dominated the afternoon game. Perry starter Brookler was knocked out after a hit by Cove’s Smith. The injury forced Perry to switch the lineup, hampering their defense and contributing to a lopsided loss.
Fred Huffman and Roy Gekeler left for McMinville to attend the State Grange sessions opening tomorrow and continuing through the week. J. K. Lantz and wife, regular delegates, departed Saturday for the event.
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