The East Oregonian, Friday, June 16, 1899 carried an article headlined "Caledonians Gather." It states: The attendance at the Caledonian Games Thursday at Athena was immense; the crowd in the grove where the sports were held being estimated at from 2,500 to 2,800. All Athena was there and many from the surrounding country..." The Athena band played at the opening exercises. There were games listed, orators who addressed the crowd, and a baseball game between Pendleton and Milton played during the day. A ball was given in the evening... Sounded like a good time was had by all! Keep the good times rolling!
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