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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1911
Page
3
Union and La Grande prepare for a high profile clash after a two week layoff. Captain Smith leads a strong Union squad while McInnis may toe the mound for La Grande after a tentative rehire. Kal is unavailable, Tuttle handles the plate, and a large home crowd is expected.
Dittebrandt Auto Co local dealers announce a carload of Hudson 33s will reach La Grande next Wednesday and be ready to fill orders. The car, priced at 1650 dollars f o b La Grande, is described as the classiest of the season with Torpedo styling and high mechanical standards. Peter McDonald recently purchased one after inspecting the local market. Prospective buyers can view or arrange demonstrations by calling or visiting the dealership.
Secretary Ben Olcott outlines Oregon vehicle regulations effective 1911 including licensing before and after June 1, 1911, new horsepower based fees, annual registrations, two-number system with front and rear tags, state badges for hired drivers, and availability of law pamphlets. Also notes rapid growth of the automobile department, J P Wilbur’s move to Denver, and local demonstrations of Regal and White trucks amid a fire truck purchase waiting decision.
La Grande and Baker Elks stage a special Memorial Day baseball at Lincoln grounds with elder players Bil Yeu from Enterprise Herman Siegrist Jay Van Buren and Childers in key roles. An Elks day includes entertainment and a return game in Baker showcasing old timers amid fraternal rivalry and community fun.
A community event at the park raises funds for the swimming houses facility. Local volunteers organize activities and solicit donations to improve public access and maintenance for swimmers.
Captain George Benson leads a valley parade tour with a commissary wagon meeting at Imbler. Union section seeks deputy game warden with two applicants. Union Stock show volunteers Vogel Levy and Cooper praised. managers vow police action against rough play. Kooser to umpire Baker game tomorrow. Businessmen Sluggers game next Friday planned.
The Boys Brigade of the local branch left for Morgan Lake last evening led by Captain Daveys. About twenty boys spent the night on the trip after winter drills by Daveys, a local machinist in the 0.W. shops. They marched away with haversacks and pup tents and planned to enjoy a day among nature.
The Ontario Jockey Club commenced its Spring meeting at Woodbine Park in Toronto on May 20. The event runs for one week with strong prospects for a top tier meeting in the city.
May 20 report from Dresden says Germany will host the biggest aviation meet of the year in Saxony timed with the hygienic exhibition. European aviators compete for multiple prizes including a German War Ministry prize for a grand circuit touching several principal cities.
The Eastern Oregon baseball league directors failed to settle key legal baseball questions and defer to an accredited authority. They consider whether Portland Oregonian should be final on the matter, with Elgin and La Grande factions awaiting an appeal outcome under Judge Crawford’s leadership.
Paris May 20 Morane Vedrines and other famed aviators enter the Paris to Madrid air race scheduled to start tomorrow. The roughly 650 mile course spans between the two capitals with a $20,000 prize for the winner.
Racing begins in Victoria British Columbia with a five day season opening under the Victoria Country Club. Afterward the scene moves to Vancouver for four one week meetings through the summer promising the coast’s most successful season yet.
Jim Flynn proclaims preferring to brim the so called white hopes than be a hope himself. Jack Twin Sullivan eager to fight Flynn and confident he can whip the Pueblo freman.
Quakers manager Dooin pulled a real pitcher by signing Alexander the great. If the Cubs seek Ed Ruelbach disposal, several clubs will show interest as the market heats up for veterans and rotation depth.
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