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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1906

Page

2

Siler Chosen Referee for Nelves Gann Lightweight Fight

George Stier of Chicago, a veteran referee, is selected to oversee the Nelson Gann lightweight bout in Goldfield. The article notes his history, honesty in disputed claims, and strict but fair style, highlighting his readiness despite aging claims.

Ban Francisco George Stier Chicago King Nelves Joe Gann Goldfield Athletic Club Stier Carter Oats

25 Miles for 25 Cents Around Mercer Island

A short travel note describes a steamer run around Mercer Island priced at 25 cents for 25 miles. The Portuna route lists a 26 30 time and a $30 fare with 6:30 daily departures.

Mercer Island Portuna

A Day With Nelson in Mining Camp Routine

A narrative follows Nelson in a mining camp as he meets miners wives, chats with locals, and shares gossip. The day details his breakfast, an eight mile run, a shower, a rub down, letters from admirers, and posing for photographers before lunch with his trainer.

Clifford Gans Nelson Taining Cranka Gana

Horace E. Has Gone Lame In Futurity Contention

Horace E. pulled up lame after breesing half a mile at Raratega with a sharp piece of gravel in a fore foot. The wound was not found until after he featered. He had shown brilliant form in Baratega trials and stands an excellent chance in the Futurity if he recovers in time.

Horace KE Raratega Horace BE Baratega

Beals Shines in Senia Tournament Action

The second day at the sen nia state championship produced surprises as Marty Peeley Teale toppled by Beals and Gerald Shannon impressed against Joe Tyler. Tyter and Brennen showed growth, Pooley underperformed, while Gore Bam Russell and Armietron of Tecoma won their matches.

Marty Peeley Ty Teale Gerald Shannon Joe Tyler Niteok Tyter Brennen Creek Pootey Victoria Pooley Gore Bam Russell MacDougell Chadwick

Even Break With Books At Daily Racecard Summary

Three favorites won yesterday while the public and books split profits. Alta Spa led early with a half length margin over 26 to 1 Wapnageotis, as several horses were claimed or run up. Golden Light upset at 1 to 1 despite backers’ hopes in the second.

Ellina Alta Spe Alta Spa Wapnageotis Witeadtousa Peltgross Pateron Golden Light Hlebackers Redmont Knape J. C. Clem Oreban Quilt Clem Cheripe Houndly Eaced Anona Atne Dr. Bherman Revel White

Couple of Books Quitting Due to Hard Work

Report notes several workers planning to resign after finding tasks too demanding. A few teammates intend to step into vacated roles, signaling staffing churn and potential project disruption.

Turf Gossip and Race Fix Allegations Stir Evening Card

Jockey Tobe Hamacy bid up J C Clem to 6600 after the third race triggering owner protection lapses from Nippon stable who then claimed Metsnkada for 9600. Milerd held at 700 with J J Milerd backing, and Jimmy Coffey claimed Trickles in the last. Bookmakers’ sheets are under review with Jockey T Sullivan suspected on Royal White.

Tobe Hamacy J.C. Clem Bie Thern Clem Nippon Stable J.clem Metsnkada Charley Vendusen Milerd J. J. Milerd Jimmy Coffey T. Mullivan Royal White Moyal White Bet

Weather and Race Notation From Seattle Track Meet 1906

Weather fine and track fast as Egbert presides with Ed Duke starter. First race five furlongs for two year olds with $200 to winner. Fifth race five and a half furlongs for yearlings with $200 to winner. Additional selling races noted with value to first at $200 and related terms.

Seattle Egbert Ed Duke Ward Sea Erie Lawrence Alue Wright Eileen Anon

Track surface blamed for horse breakdowns at meeting

Owners claim the track surface is too hard and unsafe. They report multiple horses including The Huguenot Meson Buchanan HBon lado Pesmy Nell Hob Kagon Eol eure Jerusha and Hey Dere have broken down or become lame. They urge the association to surface the track to prevent further injuries.

California Mesen Buchanan Hbonlado W. B. Gaten Lone Wolf Nell Hob Kagon Eoleure Dicky Jerusha Hey ‘Dere

Beattie Beats Fresno In Low-Scoring Neutral Duel

On August 22 Beattie defeated Fresno cellar champions 5 to 4 on a neutral field. Beattie outhit their opponents with timely hitting while Fresno catcher Dashwood homered but failed to prevent the loss.

Los Angeles Beattie Mique Fishers Fresno Dashwood

Unreadable OCR Leads to Fragmentary News Snippet

Fragmented OCR text mentions several scattered names and phrases without clear context or events. Unable to determine a cohesive report or identifiable individuals, locations, or dates from the provided segment. Further readable source needed for a proper summary.

Standing Of The Clubs In The National League

Fragmentary line lists standings for the National League with unclear club names and positions. The readable portion hints at a summary of team rankings but lacks complete details to identify teams, scores, or dates.

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