Wolgast Faces Packy McFarland in Milwaukee Title Bout
The forthcoming Milwaukee bout between lightweight champion Packy McFarland and defending champion Ad Wolgast is debated by experts. McFarland’s speed and footwork threaten Wolgast’s rope defense, while Wolgast promises a rematch if outpointed, potentially in California with the title at stake.
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Rube Marquard Involved In Match Fix Tale And Train Scam
The narrative recounts Rube Marquard being tricked into joining the Giants from Indianapolis after a false telegram scam led by John Henry Myers. It details payoffs, fake messages, and a Canton incident as detectives probe the alleged ruse. A separate note mentions a boxing title fight with a potential serious hitch to the championship.
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Indianapolis
New York
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Birron
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Myers
Rube
Canton
Bade
John Henry
Rade
Enterprise Plans Races At County Fair Next Month
The Enterprise News Record reports plans for a county fair track event with a 15 mile relay race drawing strong interest. Four entries expected with several teams to be entered and wagers anticipated, amid ongoing preparations and improvements to the grounds.
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Enterprise News Record
Baseball Notes from the Minor Leagues and Trade Rumors
The New England league rejected consolidation with the Connecticut league. The Philadelphia Nationals sought 26 players via draft routes. Matt Pfeffer of the Boston Nationals appears bound for the Southern league next season. Rumors of a baseball war persist with little action expected. Nap Lajoie moved ahead of Jackson in the American league batting race. Jack Dalton, with Newark in the Eastern league, will try again with Brooklyn next spring. Athletics president Hedges offered Harry Davis to manage the Browns after the St. Louis stay. August 31 marked the first day this season without a major league game due to rain and a halted schedule.
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Jack Dalton
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Hedges
Harry Davis
Browns
Deer Law Enforced In Union And Wallowa Counties
The deer season begins September 15 with a restriction to male deer only in Union and Wallowa Counties. Hunters plan long trips to pastures while careful adherence will reduce slaughter. Duck season is underway with no record of large bags, expected to rise with rain. the yank season ends September 20 for sports followers.
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Wallowa Counties
Michelin Tire Company
Michelin
Cars and Motorcycles Sold This Week Report
A Lexington tour of Los Angeles drivers across Wyoming stops at Dittebrandt garage for repairs. Cap Tuttle of Imbier buys a Hudson Roadster. Indian and M M motorcycles sold to Ed Kline and W W Adair. Sheriff Marvin uses his auto for work. Michelin notes tire care and free books from Michelin Tire Co.
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la Grande
Dittebrandt
Lexington
Ysterday
Cap Tuttle
Imbier
Dittebrandt Auto Company
Ed Kline
Union
Dittebrandt Company
W. W. Adair
Palmer Lumber Company
Marvin
Sheep Creek
Ofarvin
Immaha Bridge
Enterprise News-Record
Baseball Notes From The Pennant Chase
Detroit heads south with pennant hopes bright for Connie Mack. Chief Meyers of the Giants leads NL batting while Larry Cheney joins the Cubs to face eastern clubs. Pirates, once prone to looseness, now keep tight lines as the pennant race nears.
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Connie Mack
Boxers Promoters Target Milwaukee Bout Crowd
Promoters of the Wolgast McFarland bout in Milwaukee on September 15 expect a $50,000 house. Matt Wells impressed New York fans by showing cleverness in his latest win over K C Brown. Jim Johnson in England has challenged Jack Johnson for the world title.
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K. C. Brown
Matt Wells
New York
Jim Johnson
England
Jack Johnson
Cobb Teaches Jackson Old Timer’s Fall Away Slide
Ty Cobb tutored Joe Jackson on the fall away slide and helped him refine his base running. Cobb praised Jackson’s progress, noting Joe matched his technique and surpassed most sl IDs, save Cobb himself, in the art of sliding.
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Tiger Star
Ty Cobb
Joe Jackson
Joe
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Treasurer's Call for City Warrant Fund in La Grande
La Grande Oregon Sept 1 1911 Treasurer ROL W Logan calls funds in the water fund to pay warrants up to No 9729 endorsed Sept 21 1911 Interest on warrants from No to No 8729 ceases from this date This notice comes from the City Treasurer of La Grande Oregon.
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la Grande
Oregon
W. Logan
Football Rules 1911 Update Clearer and Stricter
The 1911 football rules circulated in La Grande clarify catching rules and penalties. Key points: defenders may tackle a catcher as soon as the ball is touched. no tackling before touching the ball. five foot back from scrimmage for forward passes. penalties depend on down status and possession. Continued on Page Six.
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