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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1906

Page

2

Talent Day at Cerro Santo Track

A chaotic race card sees Cerro Santo drop to sixth as favorites stumble. Tuckack from Ellerd stables dominates the first race after a strong backing, Redward carries effort from a slow start to finish well, Silurian runs third, and May Holladay prevails after Instrument sets the pace early. Booksellers note Van Hope as public favorite while May Monday gains late bets.

Cerro Santo Tuckack Ellerd Redward Silurian May Holladay van Hope May

Bunch of Grapes and Bert Coffre Itemized

A fragment references BERT COFFRE and Bunch of Grapes with mentions of MADE IN and Alaska Bidg New York Block. The text is incomplete and lacks clear event or outcome details.

Bert Coffre Battle Alaska New York

Weather and race results from Seattle track meet

On August 6 1906 the second day of the Star Form chart event in Seattle reported fine weather and fast track. Judge Ed Duke and starter H S Babert oversaw the races with a one mile and a half yard sprint event and a second title race with purses of 160 dollars.

Seattle H. S. Babert Ed. Duke

Standing of the Glues Review at Wiener Meet

A fragment from a 19th century sports page shows standings and event notes for a Wiener meet. Names like Martin and Wan appear alongside place marks and instrument times, indicating a track or weight event summary with partial results and placements.

Hi's Crusade Edges The Auto Expedient In Photo Finish

In a tight race Hi's Crusade edged The Auto Expedient by a head for place with In strument just outside the money. Lucy, the day’s favorite, faded late after a fast start, while Lassen led a long stretch before Yankee Jim surged to second. Punny side and Mar timas also claimed placings as the crowd eyed another lively racing card.

van Hope Lee Lucy Lassen Yankee Jim Juey C Supreme Court Martimas Ralph Young Wader Kirehbaum Baker Bitters Lennra FM Golden Buck Susie Christian Laura Cerro Santa Belle Kinney

Turf Gossip on Track Rides and Races at the Meeting

Horses and jockeys dominate a rough race day report. Keagh and Graham share the wins while J J Etterd’s stable takes two with Tuck Rack and Ralph Young though Cerro Banta stalls the fortune. Anticipation centers on May Holley and a diamond cuff button lost at the crowd.

J. J. Etterd Tuck Rack Ralph Young Thrse Cerro Banta

Cubs Lose to San Francisco in Error filled Tilt

In Oakland on August 16 Tem per Siwanhon arrived and San Francisco edged the Cubs 8 to 7. Virgit Garvin left the mound after the first inning, Oscar Jones struggled, and Jack Simons was chased by a string of hits. Roy Hitt and Beattie contributed for Frisco while Frisco benefited from miscues by the Cubs and limited Beattie’s 12 hits.

Oakland Jack Simons Frisco Roy Hitt

Attell Wins Uneven 15 Round Bout in Buffalo

Abe Attell retained the title by a decision over Frank Carsey after 15 rounds in Buffalo. In the 15th round Carsey pressured Attell with body punches sending him through the ropes, prompting an unpopular ruling that sparked crowd reactions.

Abe Attell Frank Caresy Buffalo George Siler Attell Carsey Siler

Port Orchard Route Highlights Scenic Seattle Bremerton Travel

An advertisement touts the Port Orchard Route between Seattle and Bremerton with scenic mountains valleys and beaches. It lists Pier 2 departures at 6 30 8 30 10 30 a m 1 15 2 30 and 4 30 p m and promotes family outings at Pleasant Beach.

America Port Orchard Seattle Bremerton Pleasant Beach Pier 2

Major League raids hit minor league players this season

Aug 14 Des Moines reports Western League raids begin with Jay Towne sold to Chicago Americana after four years with Des Moines. Towne led catchers last season and hit 333 in league play before departure. Ben Caffyn, Des Moines left fielder, sold to Cleveland for 30000 and hailed as top fielding talent with strong base running. season batting around .200 due to selective at bats.

Per Moines den Moines Steels Tte Leifield and Ganry Pittsburg Rossman Cleveland Wakefield Washington Lobert Cincinnati Hholes Jay Towne Chicago Americana Towne Dee Moines Ben Caffyn Des Moines Fite

Frankies Pa ss Real Angry Fight Brings Coast Boxing Strife

Tim Neil, father of Frankie Nell, defends his son’s failed match with Harry Baker of Los Angeles. The dispute centers on officiating, with supporters branding Myron a poor ref and alleging bias. The article cites anger over decisions, a clash over returns, and tensions between boxing camps.

Tim Neil Frankie Nell Harry Baker Los Angeles Jim Tommy Puree Perk Beane Tiestt

Sullivan and Smith Tie in Denver Event

Denver report notes Mike Twin Sullivan and Rabe Smith as participants at an event on August 16, with details limited to their appearance and involvement in the local sports scene.

Denver Colo Mike (Twin) Sullivan Rabe Smith

25 Miles for 25 Cents Around Mercer Island

A steamer Fortuna runs a 25 mile circuit around Mercer Island at a rate of 25 cents daily. Fare details list 10 90, 2 30 and 6 90 as prices for varying trips or times.

Mercer Island Fortuna

World Welterweight Championship Fights To Draw In Night

A 20 round bout finished in a draw for the world welterweight title. Both fighters battled evenly with exchanges and sustained competition throughout the lengthy contest.

Harness Races at Poughkeepsie Close with Multiple Heats

Poughkeepsie harness meet features heats across classes with purses from 1 000 to 2 500 dollars. Ardelia Exton Lady Gail Hamilton Oro Hal C. win multiple heats and overall races amid fields including Princess Helen Benny Brelaway Billy Beal Kyra Bir John Ed Ben F Laur etta Autoti and others.

Poughkeepsie Ardelia Princess Helen Benny Brelaway Billy Beal Bonanca Cassius Exton Billy H Tekio Marjorie EB Kyra Bir John Gail Hamilton Oro Roberts, Vancendt Helle C. Watson Helen Norte

Women Buy Tickets as Scrap Bout Nears

In Goldfield on August 15, excitement builds for a scrap. Referee undecided likely George Siler as arena plans shift to accommodate a larger crowd. Tex Rickard’s illness slows progress, ticket sales remain brisk with many reservations. Gane favored at around 143 pounds, training hard while Nelson rests before full sessions begin tomorrow.

Goldfield George Siler Colma Tex Rickard Gane Nelson

Norwegian singing society seeks Cup at Tacoma event

Everett August 14 The Norwegian Singing Society of Everett with 20 members will travel to Tacoma on August 26 to compete in the Pacific Coast Banngerforbund and attempt to regain the contest cup awarded to the group three years ago and won by them then.

Everett Norwegian Singing Society of Atrong Tacoma Baengerforbund

Club Members Handicap at The Meadows

The Club Members Handicap race will run Saturday at The Meadows over one and one eighth miles for a $1,000 purse. The winner receives a silver loving cup donated by Bearth Driving Club members. decorations will honor the event and seating will be ample. Several top horses are entered with weights listed by the handicapper.

Northwestern League Temnena Feks Harteer Fairbanks Philadelphie Carnet Sohom Stevin Orabam Sullivan Bearth Driving Club Supreme Court Hulfor lAsnre Rey del Mundo Dorado Tenordale Angelica Stilidio Wentick Kite Ed Sheridan Buicure Harbor Ruby Wearcateher Major Tenny W. H. Carey Manea Teller Northwest Fulletta Theo Case Henry Walte Ink Megrane Veterano

Fragmented OCR Test Passes No Clear Event

OCR text provides a jumble of names numbers and phrases with no coherent event or report. No identifiable people places organizations or outcomes emerge to form a valid news item.

Two Players Trial The Pitcher Hit Vawtek and McLean

Two players tr the Pitcher Hit Vawtek and Larry McLean, drafted by Cincinnati Kasick in the Pacific Coast League, with McLean winning 19 games as a pitcher noted for effectiveness.

Vawtek Larry Mclean Portland Cincinnati Cincinnati Kasick Pacific Caunt Leamme McLean

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