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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1906
Page
5
A chaotic social scene unfolds with Britt and Gans amid taunts and accusations of foul play. The crowd recalls recent fiery memories as plans for a rematch surface and a referee and others attempt to manage the volatile confrontation.
Fragmentary OCR suggests a confrontation involving individuals named Nelson and Britt and a figure referred to as Joe. The text centers on which foe he faces first and the measure of fighting them, but lacks coherent details or clear outcome.
Jockey Tim Sullivan was injured yesterday morning while exercising Dr Rowell. the horse slipped at the harrow and crashed into the fence. Sullivan bruised and ankle sprained, many McNell table horses scratched as a result. Duke Starter faced offense from T A Davies after the third race. Davies spoke angrily about future starts. Jack McPherson of Vancouver bet $500 on Peesy O Neal, won $1000 then wagered his winnings.
The Fortuna excursion steamer departs Laceoh Park at 6 30 each evening for a moonlight cruise on Lake Washington. The trip covers twenty five miles round Mercer Island, with tables and other accommodations provided for passengers. Fare is twenty five cents.
Cleveland manager Larry Lajoie argues batting success is largely natural, not taught by practice. He says eye quickness and instinct govern hitting, while technique and stance alone cannot guarantee results, noting pitchers’ varied deliveries require quick thinking and adaptation.
The article recounts a volatile betting scene at the track with Pilg Ren asserting the jockey’s brother placed a large bet of 4008 dollars on Cheripe. Portland auto man Harold Colter is involved and then rescued, while Dig Ren fades away. Other bettors include Joe Sharp and Dr. Ross amid erratic starts in multiple races.
Jockey Hildebrand plans to ride at Saratoga and says he can make 195 pounds. Rumors at Saratoga say Alex Shields may exit his stable to ride in Europe. Karoki pulled up lame last week and will be dropped from training. Starter Dade impressed eastern critics with Brighton Beach work. Harding of Rome Express is sick with a bowed tendon at Latonia. J W Brooks of Ascot Park will travel east next month for a 90 day race meeting down south. Minder received an offer to return to Cincinnati to ride for George Baldwin. Andy negotiating for Austria engagement next year.
The first shipment of United Workingmen Shoes arrived in the Northwest since the San Francisco calamity. All sizes and styles are now on sale at 603 Thirday by Geo. Ransch.
New York club barred umpire Johnstone from the Polo Grounds resulting in a game forfeiture to Chicago. National League president Pulliam defended the action, accusing New York and calling for league unity while vowing to sustain the forfeit.
Clicuit races scheduled for yesterday were postponed due to a heavy track. Buffalo August reports indicate the event was rescheduled or postponed following poor track conditions.
Mr. Begaice presents an afternoon and evening display of fancy swimming and high diving at Alki Natatorium all week.
Snohomish baseball schedule lists August and September games with opponents at Snohomish Everett Arlington Monroe and Monroe. Vault Fournier recovers after appendix surgery. Pirates parties banned at Beaton’s grove. Local pasture deteriorates in dry weather. The launch Recreation returns from the Bound. Foreman Ford reports dam construction across the Lehuck.
Bremerton reports an elderly man arrested on insanity suspicions and tried in Port Orchard, with a sentence issued. A. Larrabee returns to Chelan City with the body of a stranger, Douglass. The city suffers a six hour blackout due to water issues, and no council meeting occurs with four absentees. L Hannaman gains permanent subinspector of yards and docks. Bremerton bowling clashes with the receiving ship Philadelphia at Pleasant Beach. Halliday Machine Co delivers five fat cars for the yards and docks contract, built at West Seattle and ready for inspection.
A wheel band incident caused a rider to suffer injuries described as severe yet not likely to be permanent. Authorities expect no long term disability and say the event needs further investigation.
State notices show deer destroying gardens prompting widespread use of scarecrows. Shoemaker Patrick Nolan of Raymond is charged with robbing the Raymond meat market of about 500 dollars last Friday night. In Aberdeen a Wishkah river fire destroys timber and 1,000,000 feet of lumber belonging to Larkine Bros. Logging. Two Gilbert Kontaeaki sons found safe after going missing in the Blue mountains. Walter Jorgensen 21 was killed at Jones mill near Adna by moving belting. son of C Jorgensen of Web ter.
A man named Barbacet confronted Cardinal Del Lavolpe in Rome, demanded payment for a debt the cardinal denies. Barbacet delivered a boxing to the prelate’s ears and fled. Reports place Kielo the shoemaker at 217 James.
John J. Smith, superintendent of the Santiam canal, rode a bicycle five miles to seek surgical care after an ax mishap slashed his right foot. He had been with a work gang along the canal when the accident occurred as his foot was severely cut.
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