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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1911
Page
8
Vernon and San Francisco clash as Castleton Schafer Eastley and Berry anchor a tight battle. R H BE and Cane blaze through the field with Sheehan contributing key plays in a high tempo contest.
In Oakland at Portland the game stayed low scoring as Oakland won 2 to 0. Poland pitched well for Oakland behind strong fielding. Seaton, Kuhn, Knight and Mitze contributed on defense and offense in a tight matchup. Sacramento also routed Los Angeles 9 to 6 behind heavy hitting and several errors. San Francisco opened the season with a win over Vernon in a separate tilt.
Pendleton high school debating squad departs for Fossil to meet Wheeler county in a Friday forensic match led by James Hartwell Claud Hampton and Chester Fee. Hartwell recalls last year’s Oregon Interscholastic champions. Fee brings experience. Hampton is new but promising. The winner advances to Eastern Oregon title race versus Baker. The team carries the affirmative on the navy expansion question with Prof. C C Ruth accompanying.
Bank examiners WILL Wright and Will H. Bennett conducted a routine inspection tour today visiting Pendleton before continuing to Helix. Immigration Agent Wells escorted a young man named William Morrison en route to Salt Lake City, charged with bringing a girl from Utah to Walla Walla for immoral practices. M. T. Starr filed for divorce from Stella 8. Starr, alleging separation since January 1910 after their October 23, 1909 marriage. Homer I. Watts of Athena represents the plaintiff. A crowd gathered to watch a raccoon catch minnows at La Dow & Peterson, with the animal proving more successful than several anglers on Umia tilla county streams last Sunday.
Attorney James P. Neal of Fretwater reports in Milton Freewater district that claims the recent cold weather killed buds and blossoms are false. He states there has been practically no damage to fruit trees up to date.
Pendleton residents will have a two day opportunity to view moving pictures touted as the only show on earth rivaling the Round Up. Harry Fleishman, who holds the state rights, plans to arrange with a local theater to screen his films, described as among the most thrilling scenes ever produced by a moving picture company.
Will Repair Railroad Walk examines cement walks leading to the depot laid by Fisher & Ferri. Crumbling surfaces and large holes noted. After his inspection the firm will repair the walks in the near future.
The Catholic Church will commemorate the Institution of the Most Holy Eucharist tomorrow with a high mass at a.m. and a procession to the Altar of the Repository. Sodalities attend at their Adoration hour, followed by an evening service at 7 30 with rosary a sermon on the Blessed Sacrament and prayers.
Edgar F Averill, noted poultry enthusiast and former secretary of the Umatilla Morrow County Poultry Association, contemplates switching from Buff Orpingtons to ducks and geese after a water main break flooded his yard. W J Lloyd of Polk Directory Co reports a new Umatilla Morrow county directory next fall, noting changes to county groupings with Morrow merged into Umatilla and Baker Union moved to separate listings.
Dr Mann, a renowned dentist, will close his offices temporarily tomorrow and travel to Alberta to sell a tract of land owned by him and local partners. The outlook for a bumper crop is favorable. Mrs Mann has recovered enough to accompany him to Walla Walla, where she will stay with her parents while he is away in the north.
A bystander report notes that the case of W H Gibson v Lovertn Brown was non suited in circuit court after Judge Phelps found the plaintiff failed to prove key charges. The matter involved a traveling representative charging a livery bill to the defendant company, which refused payment alleging lack of authorization. A justice court jury had previously favored the plaintiff.
Lawyer Roy Raley defended a case where a jury was drawn this morning and a non-suit was granted after plaintiff evidence. That afternoon local high school students held their annual student body election with three candidates for president Chester Fee Chester Gordon and Cliff Jorgan. Tonight council meets to open bids for a Main Street bridge contract and to set contracts for cork carpet and opera chairs in the city hall top floor room.
The opening day features discusssions on team strength across the league. New York’s hopes rest on Mathewson and Rays of Raymond and Marquard. Changes shake up Pittsburgh with Hunter at first. Cincinnati, Philadelphia, and New York Highlanders show shifts as Eddie Grant and McQuillen bolster their rosters. Detroit eyes a comeback under Hughey Jennings, while Cleveland relies on youth. St. Louis and Boston face uncertainties as the season promises a lively, unpredictable race.
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