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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1906

Page

2

Peggy O'Neal Surprises The Meadows In Horse Race Upset

The surprise of the Meadows card came when Peggy O'Neal defeated The Mighty, a favored 3 to 6 bet, costing the talent a large sum. Rousa led wire to wire to win the first race at 2 to 1, while Convent Belle edged Marie Baher for second by a nose. In the second, Peter J at 6 to 2 bested St Winulfride by three lengths after leading throughout.

Rotre Nous the Mighty Peesy O'Neal Peaky Rousa Convent Belle Marie Baher Grace van Mra Frankie Newburg Peter J Chaice Eastly Ram St. Winulfride

Best Coffee in Seattle Ad Promises Quality Brews

An advertisement features a strong claim for the best coffee in Seattle. It highlights Alaska Bidg and New York Bidg as locations associated with the brand, signaling a regional reach and emphasis on superior brews.

Seattle Alaska New York

First Race at Seattle Fair Aged Maiden Fillies

Racing card from Seattle August 7 1906 reports track fast and fine weather. Four furlongs maiden race for two year old fillies with Val to first and a purse of 9160 points to winners. subsequent events include a six and a half furlongs race for three year olds and up with a purse. Mention of officials H M Robert presiding judge and 4 Deke starter.

Seattle H. HM. Robert Deke

Auto Beach Race Great Northwest Meet Planned on West Seattle Sand

West Seattle plans an historic auto race on a three mile beach stretch at low tide. Local enthusiasts expect fast speeds with rivals from major makes and potential appearances by Harney Oldfield Frank Cooper and Bart Kiser. Record pacing may drop from 1.07 to about 46 seconds per mile in a straight course.

Hear Fuure West Heattion Northwest Seattle Weet Beattie

Racing Drills and Close Finishes At Local Track

In the third race Lurene, the favorite, failed to prevail as Penny O Neal led from the start and beat Mighty by a length with Henry Wakte third. In the fourth, Butre Nous led at 2 to 5 but faded to beat Bell Reed by a half length, Hersain placing show. The fifth saw Orehan take an early lead but quit at the half and racing continued.

Lurene Mighty Penny O'Neal Wee Henry Wakte Malehed Butre Nous Bell Reed Hersain Charlies Green Orehan

Runners Clash as Duellat Upsets at Trackcard Meeting

Duellat triumphed by a length after a tense stretch duel with Col Jewell who faded to place ahead of Cheripe. Prickles led early before settling. Lucian, the favorite, faded finishing well back while Ray endured rough tarrying on the backstretch.

Prickles Breesed Kers Ray Col. Jewell Wise Boys Duellat Col Jewell Cheripe Lucian

Corbett to Meet Russell in Labor Day 120-Pound Bout

Milly McCarney announces that Young Corbett will fight Unk Russell at the ball park in Philadelphia with Indiana A C opponent on Labor Day. The match is set for 3 o'clock with a 120 pound weight limit.

Philadelphia Tmilly McCarney Unk Russell Philadel Indianapole AC Youns Corbett Ball Park Indianapolis

Beattie beats Oakland as Seattle rallies to 10 3 win

Beattie defeats Oakland 7 to 3 after miscues by Oakland allow Seattle to pull ahead in the seventh. Hopkins pitched well but lacked support while Meine Hellmaker and Mott contributed offensively and Van Buren made a circus catch in center. Northwestern president W. K. Lucas and ex Butte president C. H. Leno attended.

Oakland Tittle Hopkins Rube Waddell Seattle Meine Hellmaker Beattie Mott van Buren Blankenaship

Port Orchard Route Prospects From Seattle To Bremerton

Beautiful scenery and outdoor recreation along the Port Orchard route between Seattle and Bremerton entice travelers. Boats depart Pier 2 at 6 30 am 8 30 am and 4 30 pm and at 1 15 2 30 and 4 30 pm for round trips priced at 60 cents.

America Port Orchard Seattle Bremerton Pleasant Beach Pier 2

Baseball Scores and Lineups From The Pacific Coast and National Leagues

Batting highlights show Wen pire ahattoy producing a 0 0 outing with Doo and Callff among scorers. Anurlew and PiSotre lead in fielding while Needham, Lane, and Duggieby appear in lineup notes. Batteries by Wheker Lavingstone Ferland Bergen and others are listed in the box.

Harry Baker Wins Bantam World Title Over Neil

In Los Angeles last night Harry Baker defeated Frankie Neil after twenty rounds to claim the bantamweight world championship as referee Charley Eyton scored the bout in Baker's favor at the end of the long scheduled contest.

Los Angeles Augus Harry Baker Charley Eyton Frankie Neil San Francisco

Tenny and Klein Clash in Home Plate Scuffle

In a Houston Pittas game a bencheside incident ended with Tenny and Klein allegedly exchanging blows with umpire Kiem. Tenny allegedly struck first after a dispute over a ball marked as home property. Both teams reported the fight to Dent Pulliam for review.

Borton Ang &Ish Yeater Red Tenny Tone Kiem Neglerer Tenny Dent Pulliam

G A R Route to Minneapolis by Northern Pacific

Announcement from the G A R official route to Minneapolis via Northern Pacific lists round trip price sixty dollars with sale dates August 8 and 9. Ticket office at Corist Ave and Yesier Way offers arranged pedal car reservations.

Northern Pacific A. R Minneapolia Corist Ave

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