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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1906
Page
2
The Huguenot, a celebrated horse, wins the Owners' Handicap over a mile at Meadows in 1.28, breaking the track record amid a large female crowd. Ruby led early but faded as The Huguenot surged to beat Stiticho by two lengths with Stilcho and Buchanan in the mix.
Interference saw a chaotic start with many favorites beaten after the first race. The day ended with several upsets as bettors collected while favorites faltered and implied a profitable session for bookmakers.
The Star racing expert, lone handicapper to pick The Huguenot as winner of the Owners Handicap, also saw Best-Bet Sala H take good odds of 10 to 1. Dotitul upset at 15 to 1, Kibof Brigade and Peek-a-Boo Corps featured, while Ruby’s short price prompted vocal ladies in Georgetown. Dr Kiemer and Ivy Powell caused post delays with the gray horse and wild action at the barrier.
During the meeting a rider suffered a partial intoxication stumble but recovered to finish third on F.C. Runte after a horse reared and fell. Kelly stood cheered returning to the stand, as management announced a special sprint race a week later for the track sprinting championship with likely entrants Greescutter Ruby and Mistys Pride. The betting crowd favored The Maguenot over Ruby, while wagers caused losses for most books in the ring.
The report details hedge bets and winnings from the Brooklyn Derby and related races. Garnet Ferguson placed a $5 win and $5 place on The Maguenatt, netting $28 when it won while others from Stratford cleaned up on Phillfal. Mob Capper allegedly won so much money a suitcase was used to carry it home.
Beattie’s lineup features Harper and O Bri en newcomers shine as Oiwash es pull ahead in the sixth inning. Oscar Jones drives in a run with a clean hit sending Harper home and giving the team a lead. Oakland rallies in the eighth but errors restore Beattie’s lead to seal the victory.
Maurice Thompaon beat Kid Parker in a quick bout at Hurke Idaho. Thompaon, the stronger youth, dominated early and finished Parker in the sixth round. Parker, once a great lightweight, shows faded form after years in the ring. Huckman of the Anchor line arrived in San Francisco with cargo and passengers.
Four days of racing at Glenville track drew spectators for a free for all card. Sweet Ma led the field with several clear wins in easy style while Tiverton and Bayder McGor among others posted notable showings in the day’s trotting and pacing events.
Al Kaufmann and Gus Runlin are expected to meet in a six round bout before the National Athletic Club in Philadelphia. Metchmeker Jack McGuigan offers a share of gate receipts to stage the matchup. If successful Kaufmann may then travel to Los Angeles to fight Tommy Burns.
A Richmond Indiana dispatch reports Roscoe Miller, a Pacific Coast League pitcher for Seattle that season, has been sold to Cleveland. Known as the hard thrower on the coast, Miller previously pitched for Pittsburgh years ago. The note mentions his return to the majors after earlier hardship with the Pirates and a shoemaker named Kisin at 211 James.
The report highlights Fred Taral, famed American jockey, competing in Austria amid European rivals. Taral remains confident his son Johnny Taral shows strong promise as he joins Nachtweight events, with Taral Sr praising his inborn talent and considering future opportunities in the United Kingdom.
Salt Lake City and Ogden buzz over a planned featherweight bout between Dick Hyland of Salt Lake City and Australia’s top featherweight Hock Keyes. The match is slated for August 11 in Ogden, with the winner set to face Maurice of Butte, Montana on Labor Day.
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