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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1911
Page
3
Elgin Indians from Elgin travel to La Grande for an important football clash. La Grande seeks a fourth straight victory while Elgin hopes to rebound after last Sunday defeat. Barnes leads Elgin with a determined lineup though minor shifts might occur in La Grande’s plans. A large crowd is expected for the contest.
Giants star pitcher Rube Marquard faces a demotion to the minors if he cannot deliver early in the season. Joe McGinnity, former Giant who runs a New Jersey club, backs Marquard and manager John McGraw has invested in him despite past underperformances.
Tracy Baker son of Mr and Mrs William Baker of Pendleton accepts a 2100 offer to finish the season with the Boston Americans after completing his second season of fret base at the University of Washington. Known locally for high school football and baseball prowess Baker reports to Boston after college closes in June amid optimism from fans.
Baker May 14 Spectator The Boosters chase another win as they prepare to meet Union at Union next Sunday. Players drill daily on Valley avenue grounds and expect lineup changes. A rail of supporters plans an automobile trip to root for the team and a likely homecoming celebration.
La Grande finished with points at the Eugene championship meet despite a misdated schedule. Miller ing failed to clear 9 feet 8 inches, taking second in the vault and third in the high hurdles, while Davis earned a third in the hammer throw with 126 feet. The La Grande team will compete at Corvallis next Saturday.
The city BMA plans to send at least one representative to the northwest track and field meet in August at Astoria. The Amateur Athletic association will run the event with the Astoria centennial, and all schools and clubs will be represented as feasible. Willie Peare may be among those chosen if arrangements allow.
Stewards of the Louisville Jockey Club named probable Derby starters for today in Louisville Kentucky. Likely entrants include Governor Gray Round the World Captain Carmody Exemplar Star O Ryan Colston Tay Pay Col Hogan and Mudsill with Round the World as the favorite.
The piece portrays Jim Savage, a husky young boxer from New York, determined to be the man who knocks out top contenders described as white hopes. He prefers the role of cleanup boy over remaining one of the hopefuls, aiming to dominate and discard rivals who fail to pass him.
The Elgin Recorder recaps a La Grande crowd, an upcoming rousing excursion to meet Elgin, and the day’s fan fun. It notes Dispatcher Irwin’s Iowa ball background and the strong turnout despite the crowd’s earlier travel failures. It also covers team changes, second base prospects, and a boxing incident involving Walter Burgo.
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's remedy for colds and coughs claiming it fixes symptoms quickly. It states the medicine contains no opium or narcotics and can be given to babies or adults with confidence, noting it aims to prevent pneumonia without narcotics.
A meeting of Union county auto owners is planned at the Foley hotel grill Tuesday at 8. P. A. Foley hosts a dinner for drivers with by laws from Oregon associations to discuss creating a county wide auto group. A. V. Andrews urges full turnout and plans include motorcycle owners and county road improvements. A new Marian car debuts locally and Pierce-Arrow talks loom as George Stoddard considers a high priced return ride. Mrs Pete Beiver recovers from a spill and resumes driving while Mrs Will Y. Stoddard joins the county’s auto circle. M. & M. Co. reports a carload of H M F thirties for La Grande distribution.
The piece notes Jim Flynn defeating Al Kaufman in a surprising upset. It also mentions Philadelphia lightweight Tommy O Toole sidelined after a loss, Nelson denying plans to box Jack Redmond, Bat heading to a Maine camp to condition, and promoter McIntosh arranging Billy Papke versus Jim Sullivan in London later this month.
Big Bush notes discuss Bing Bodle of the White Sox as a fence-buster and mention Gregg Graney and Griggs of the Cleveland Naps. Captain Charley McLaughlin of Harvard is praised as a versatile player. John Cavalenki, brother of the famed Giant Killer, has signed with another club.
The article extols entering The Observer Contest with prizes that educate and motivate. It highlights experiences in Portland during Rose Festival, San Francisco during the National Educational Association meeting, and exploring the Columbia River. It underscores social, educational, musical, and organizational benefits of participation.
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