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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1908

Page

2

Toupee Equels World’s Record in Ravenna Handicap

Toupee led from start to finish in the Ravenna Handicap, clocking six furlongs in 1:11 3-5 to tie the world record. Tony Faust stayed close early but Toupee drew clear to win by three lengths as betting favorites struggled. Huapala and Redwood II upset the field in the mile and a quarter, with My Pal placing third and Arcourt, St. Kilda finishing outside money.

Mead Toupee Tony Faust Sugarmaid Gemmell Beauty Ida May Gypsy King Tony Faneat Grogey Huapala Redwood IL My Pal Arcourt St. Kilda

Meadows jockeys and bettors chronicle Belmont six furlong record

Live notes from Meadows track detail Roseben and Toupee sharing six furlong pace at Belmont on October 6 1906 with 147 and 100 pounds respectively and Andoche’s win amid heavy betting action. Jockey Koerner joins Hildreth stable, Bookmaker Hughey Jones profits, and figures like Massa Fred Bent and Givonal Balerio surface in the day’s wagering chatter.

Toupee Roseben Belmont Park Artful Morris Park

Seattle Downs the Indians in sensational ball

Seattle defeated the Indians 5 to 0 as Cahill led both teams with four singles in five trips. Nett and James starred in the field, and Seattle's form recalled their last visit. Dutch Altman, a strong third baseman, was secured from Oakland and will join Spokane near Friday.

United Press SPOK Seattle Wee” Cahill Bennett James Dutch Altman Oakland Spokane

Race Track Cases Move Toward Jury Selection

Justice Rogers in Watertown directs a special panel of 106 jurors for trials of Brighton Beach Racing association officials and others charged under new laws. A special grand jury is to be summoned to handle gambling case proceedings, with organization set for August 15.

United Press New York Justice Rogers Watertown

Dobie Arrives at Washington as New Football Coach

Gilmore Dobie arrives in Seattle to begin work as the new Washington football coach. He brings an excellent Minnesota and North Dakota record as a player and coach and will immediately study conditions at the University of Washington.

University of Washington Gilmore Dobie Seattle Institution of Learning Dobie Minnesota North Dakota University of Minnesota

Quarterback Dobie brightens Dobie at Fargo

A blurred line from an old clipping notes a quarterback named Dobie leading a team in Fargo North Dakota and references a coach who worked with the Agricultural College last year making a winning aggregation.

Dobie Migdty Ught Fargo Agricultural College

South African sprinter claims 100 yards world record

Rn. Be. Walk of South Africa is credited with a 100 yard dash in 9.4 seconds, a new world record, though timing at Abergavenny may have caused a slight discrepancy. Kalamazoo harness meet saw Wilkesheart win the 2:07 trot, Major Byrne the 2:10 pace, and Dewitt the 2:15 trot in straight heats. Mallinger of Seattle was defeated by Bowden in the Tacoma Jennia tournament.

Rn. BE Walk South Africa Abergaveny Pas Kalamazoo Wilkesheart Major Bryne Dewitt Mallinger Seattle Tacoma Bowden

Seattle sailors head home after Hawaiian race and yacht win

Twelve Seattle men compete in a tournament. The yacht Gwen Dolyn LU from Seattle and Lurline of San Pedro finish first and second in the Hawaiian Islands race and sail home. University of Pennsylvania defeats Oxford at Oxford 11% to 11% in a week long chess match. Brynhild wins the King's Cup off the Isle of Wight with Meteor among the runners. Hot Springs baseball beats an opponent 11 to 16.

Catherine F Andoche University of Pennsylvania Oxford University Oxford England James Pender Brynhild Isle of Wight Kaiser Wilhelm Meteor

Rennar Handicap Race Result And Running Notes

The Ri vnc a Handicap for three year olds and upwards ran at 2100 meters with Valet to fret and Fleur de Las among those noted. Winner Vivant, trained by German N, posted a strong showing in a fast track race as race minute timings and post positions were recorded by the official.

Oramell Gabeie Werner Opanetz Oett & Malerie Eortés Josie & CP Hemt &Claner Boland & If Waeretee Waeretee Mette Imamseéee Hlg Ls . Welly Jebe J. Mott Fink Isias McGrethiane Eo Maneon

Tennis Champion Retains Title in Longwood Match

William A. Larned of Annapolis defeated Haymond D. Little of New York to retain his Longwood tennis championship. Gov Mead to appoint delegates to League of American Sportsmen convention October 12 13 at Lawton Oklahoma. Dr D A Gove of Orting already appointed. John W Considine boasts a strong stable of horses with ribbons from the Vancouver DC show last year.

Gov. Mead League of American Sportsmen Lawton Oklo D. A. Gove of Orting William A. Larned Annapolis Haymond D. Little New York John W. Considine Considine Vancouver, D. C

Racing at pity At rhented meet highlights

Jockeys and horses compete across multiple races with results noting winners seconds and thirds. Names such as Merritt Raexton Duke of Ora and Joe Wootten appear among placements in various distances including a mile and sixteenth and five furlongs.

Rhented Mont Pra Rona Pour Janes Merritt Raexton Aha Leaf Emote Duke of Ora Oh Spring Leaf Heven Joe Wootten Newt Nettig Roy Cardinal Beno Want Odotae Port Do Morea

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