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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1911
Page
2
The report notes Mat Arttoto in splendid trim ahead of a Monday bout in Chicago. Hackenschmidt and Gotch are statistically compared by size and weight, highlighting their physical contrasts.
Chicago on Sept 2 reports that Frank Gotch the world champion will defend his title against George Hackenschmidt the "Russian Lion." The match in London and Chicago draws strong bets with two falls out of three to decide the title and gate receipts. Both wrestlers are said to be in prime condition for a fierce contest.
Hess and Lyman concluded two matches with Hess showing power and fitness while Lyman remained in good shape. Jock Dillon eyes middleweight clashes excluding Papke and Cleus. Gostan’s winter appearance skipped by death in the family. Jimmy Carroll seeks New York bout. Papke Burke bout criticized as poor matchmaking.
Louis Stang of Merrill Wisconsin owns a 60 horsepower Buick roadster raced at 78 miles per hour. The pure racing machine lacks a racing body and is praised for speed. Tourists frequent the area as eastern Oregon road travel remains busy with trips to Washington Kansas Colorado Idaho and beyond. The Dittebrandt Auto Co eyes a strong 1912 season with anticipated sales near 30 cars after a robust year.
MecKechnie shines at first base for the Pittsburg Pirates. The New Orleans club sold pitcher Hess to the Boston Nationals. Hess played with Cleveland three years ago. Tex Erwin of Brooklyn is noted as a top hitting catcher. The Boston Rustlers rely on veterans including With Young Tenney Kling Steinfeldt and Donlin.
A casual boxing card at the Eagles hall featured Bob Lyman, bantamweight Northwest champion, clashing with Ben Jenkins and a welterweight Hess. Lyman, known for speed, faced heavier opponents in three-round bouts watched by about fifty fans. Jenkins pressed with strong jabs while Hess, a Pennsylvanian, entered as the other welterweight in the evening’s loose program.
An aged gelding named Essex B. carried a wagon for a long trip from Newark to Rikwood track near Long Branch New Jersey and then won a three and a half mile steeplechase with 172 pounds under trainer Witten Dale. He led Yama Christy and Burtwell at every jump and won by sheer endurance.
The notice explains Oregon duck laws affecting Grant Harney Matheus Union Umatilla and Wallowa counties. It bans taking killing or possessing wild ducks from April to September and restricts yearly bag limits to thirty five birds. It also prohibits sale or possession for sale and limits boat use for duck shooting.
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