Football Games for 1910 Season Open in East Sept 21
College football fans anticipate a 1910 campaign shaped by spring rule changes. Major schedules unfold with Carlisle, Penn, Cornell, Massachusetts, Harvard, Yale, Princeton, and Syracuse hosting or visiting key opponents from Sept 21 through Nov 12, including Carlisle facing multiple rivals and strong intercollegiate showdowns across the East.
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La Grande Speeders Shrink as Horse Races Decline
In Union county racing wanes with few La Grande horses racing publicly this year. Tom Peach's four year old Sam Mullin is the notable exception, logged in Dayton and slated for Walla Walla. Most horses stay home due to scarce facilities and waning public interest.
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Metropolitan Championship Trials Set for District Stars
New York on September 10 hosts the senior metropolitan championships. The event gathers crack district athletes as a preliminary test ahead of the nationals.
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Baseball Chips and Early-Season Hopes Across Leagues
The piece highlights Duffy’s White Sox finding Meloan as a hard-hitting outfielder and Bridwell’s sustained power among National League shortstops. It notes Jimmy McAleer shaping a serious push to build a winning team, Fred Beck’s improved mound of hits, and Cincinnati manager Griffith’s mounting pitcher troubles as the Reds stumble from pennant odds due to weak travel.
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Uhlan Trotter Claims Greatest All Time Status
Ed Geers credits Uhlan as the greatest trotter ever, noting a 2.02%4 record last season and a 158% effort without windshield. Trainer Doc Tanner is praised for improvements in toe length, foot angle, weight, and strategic shoeing to maximize speed and endurance.
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College football pairings for Thanksgiving weekend
Schedule listing multiple games across cities: Arkansas at Little Rock, Tennessee at Knoxville, Carlisle Indians vs Brown in Providence, Penn vs Cornell in Philadelphia, Syracuse vs Louisville in St Louis, Pittsburgh vs Penn State in Pittsburgh, Tennessee vs Georgetown of Kentucky in Knoxville, Arkansas vs Louisiana in Little Rock, Marquette vs Notre Dame in Milwaukee, Missouri vs Kansans in Kansas City, and West Point vs Annapolis in Philadelphia.
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Crack Quarter Coming to La Grande High School
Football circles buzz over reports that Joe Henderson, Elgin last year’s quarterback, will enroll at La Grande high school this year. Henderson, 156 pounds, known for speed and cool headed play, could boost the team. Also joining are Rus Bangs of Coeur d’Alene and Mr. Rinehart of Summerville, both noted for speed and performance. A night meeting discussed new radical rules as Hewis Lane wires for them.
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Big Blue Rock Shoot Opens at Elgin Next Monday
Ready for big shoot as many from La Grande and local towns travel to Elgin for the Union-Wallowa County Sportsman blue rock event. Top gunmen and several professionals attend the largest Eastern Oregon blue rock meet of the year. The Gold medal for highest average prize is set to be claimed, with Higin among contenders.
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Signal drill planned for La Grande high school team
La Grande high school opens next Monday with signal code prepared and Doc Zimmerman joining the squad. Several new men will attend this fall, boosting prospects for a strong team.
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New England Championships At Norwood Park Norwood Me
The New England Association Amateur Athletic Union track and field championships are decided this afternoon at Berwick Park Norwood. A gold medal will go to each event winner with silver and bronze for runner ups.
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Montreal Jockey Club Fall Meeting Opens Amid Stampede of Runners
The Montreal Blue Bonnets course opens with major continental stables represented. The New York anti racing law prompted a rush of horsemen to Canada as Belmont and other famed strings join the eight day meet. Top thoroughbreds from Casant Madden Hitchcock and more race for prestige and purse.
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Club Owners Bid For Talent in Hard Fought Baseball Market
Major League magnates plan for next season as scouts scour the country for promising players. Pittsburg’s pitching depth is noted as a weakness. Connie Mack is challenged by questions over big salaries. Amateurs stage a world series in Philadelphia with New York and Washington. subsequent events travel to New York and Washington before a final in Washington. Notice: W M McBeth named executor of Duncan McBeth’s will with hearing set October 4 1910 in La Grande Oregon.
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Reunions Opened for Col Mosby's Rangers in Virginia
Richmond with Sept 10 report notes a large reunion began at Herndon Fairfax marking one of the most successful gatherings for Col Mosby's Rangers.
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German Catholic Central Verein Convention Opens in Newark
Newark date line reports the fifty fifth annual convention of the German Roman Catholic Central Verein opening there and lasting five days. German Catholics from New Jersey New York Pennsylvania and Connecticut will participate with parades and events designed to engage the public.
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Southpaw praised as big league potential by spectator
A spectator recalls watching Cova leskie and noting a strong southpaw with clear big league potential, remarking that if that man won’t make it, others may struggle to find a major league role. The comment underscores high regard for the pitcher’s talent this season.
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Chamberlains Liniment Promises Pain Relief For Ailments
A reader promotes Chamberlains Liniment as a cheaper alternative to plasters for various aches. The ad claims it soothes side and chest discomfort and can be used for minor injuries.
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