Fort Walla Walla's Day of Strength
Soldiers competed in a series of athletic trials at the local fort, featuring track events, feats of strength, and a greased pig race.
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The field events at Fort Walla Walla yesterday proved the superiority of the men of E Troop over all comers. The catching of the greased pig provoked more amusement than even the most sanguine had anticipated. Highlights included the 100-yard dash won by Leggett of the Thirtieth Battery in 10 3-5 seconds, and a pole vault of 8 feet 9 inches by Peters of E Troop. E Troop swept the hammer throw and showed dominance throughout the day, while G Troop took the award for the best-trained saddle horse.
“The catching of the greased pig provoked more amusement than even the most sanguine had anticipated.”
Fort Walla Walla was a central hub of activity in the early 20th century; today, the site is a public park and museum, marking the transition from military post to community space.
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