Favorites and Long Shots Divide The Meadows Card
The Meadows racing card yesterday featured six contested races with uneven quality and a large crowd. Rose Cherry led the first race as favorite 3 to 1 while Bonaventure and John J Mohr finished behind. Bribery at 12 to 1 surprised by a dominating win in the second race. Work and Play, the second choice, finished second after interference and a rider fine, while Pepper and Salt was elevated to second. Jack Adams, at 20 to 1, won the fourth race easily over John Lyle. Haber at 15 to 1 led all the way to win by three lengths over Agora. Ben Trovato finished third amid interference. Three favorites and three outsiders won, yielding rich returns for the bookies.
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Meadows Yeaterday
Jim Nell
Rose Cherry
Woo
Bonaventure
John J. Mohr
Bribery
Ers
Work and Play
Bannatyne
Dr. Coleman
Attetch
Pepper
Salt
Work and
Pepper and Salt
Walsh
Jack Adams
John Lyle
My Bouquet
Haber
Agora
Ben Trovato
Meadow racing bookies see big win days and luckless losses
The report details multiple winners and losers at a Meadows track day. Pagetrom and One-Two-Three Martin earned thousands, W G Yanke topped all races with about 2200, while Sniffies Lafayette King rode a string of near misses and a 600 loss on Rose Cherry after a costly driver bet. A tale of bets, banana purchases, and last minute luck or misfortune.
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Pagetrom
W. G. Yanke
Martin
Nelson Jones
Shooey
Races at Priday track feature mixed results and close finishes
Multiple thoroughbred races at Priday Atlanta in clear weather. Winners include Cherry Nell and Ablaze with tight finishes and driving finishes noted for six furlongs and one mile events. Cars, drivers, and handlers listed with time records and payouts.
Olympic 1908 Drama Sparks American British Feud
The 400 meter final dispute at the 1908 Olympics triggers claims of unfair play. Carpenter and British runners clash on the track, judges declare no race then reset, Halewelle wins solo as Carpenter battles a hostile reception upon return.
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Johnny Hayes
J. C. Carpenter
American Athletic Association
Carpenter
England
Great Britain
W. C. Robbins
J. B. Taylor
America
Wyndham Halewelle
Robbing
Halewelle
Taylor
Robbins
Halsewelle
Fritons
Paul
Rab Vine
Race gambling and billiard handicap feature bustling card
The report notes bets on horses including a $400 show wager on Work and Play and a disqualification affecting Offutt. The Interurban Handicap seven furlongs is expected to break the track record. Billiard handicap prize money totals 100 per entrant with a silver cup donated by Brunewick Balke. Six track entrants include Engstrom Shumway Zacharias Able Meier Snow. Page rode two winners with others riding once.
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Brunewick-Balke
Billy Engetrom
Roy Shumway
Charney Zacharias
Lee Able Meier
Benny Snow
Shumway
Ponertrom
Engstrom
Campbell
Merer
Snow
Zacharies
Arthur Loftus
Zacharias
Geo. North
Lee Campbell
Able Meyer
Red Sam” Friedlander
Tokio Mollie
Linden
Geo Koester
Fights Wanted for Local Boxing Matches
Kid Redman a 115 pound fighter seeks a bout in this city with $300 stake to prove seriousness. Arrange with Paddy O Conner at fire headquarters or the Star sports editor. Joe Glynn, an unknown middleweight, just arrived from the East, also seeks a match. Consult with Beattie for particulars.
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Kid Redman
Paddy O'Conner
the Star
Joe Glynn
In Beattie
Clothier Wins Easy Tennis Singles at Newport
W. J. Clothier of Philadelphia captured the singles title at Newport R I with a straightforward victory over J Ames of Providence R I. Nat Emerson of Chicago also won a hard fought match against M. Bull of New York.
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W. J. Clothier
Philadelphia
Newport
J. ©. Ames
Providence
Nat Emerson
Chicago
Colorado in Baydock Repair Draws Navy Yard Run
The cruiser Colorado remains in drydock for repairs. Steamers depart from the foot of Yea ler Way eleven times daily for the Navy Yard, with a round trip fare of five decades of cents.
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Colorado
Plier 2
Yealer Way
Navy Yard
Keeler Tops 2,800 Hits Amid Hall of Fame Talk
Baseball legend Willie Keeler nears 2,900 major league hits as he praised for a 15 season streak with batting averages over .300 in both leagues. The fiery slugger surpassed 2,870 by August and remains a feared opposite hitter, while health issues limited play in 1907.
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Hans Wasner
Larry Lajoie
Eshel
Orth
Wee Wiltte” Keeler
Highlanders
Willie
New York
Brooklyn
Keeler
Wille
Galt
Challenge to Pool Championship Match
Vic Linning posted a forfeit and challenged George Kirkland for a Pacific coast pool title. Linning offers 100 dollars on a 460 point match, 160 points per night for three consecutive evenings, and seeks arrangements through The Star.
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Vic Linning
the Star
George Kirkland
Pacific Coast
Linning
Kirkland
Star Jce
Racing partner Barney Schreiber dies predicted by united press
A terse report notes the death of a racing partner linked to Barney Schreiber with sparse details and no corroborating context. The unnamed source hints at a fatal incident connected to the racing circle.
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United Preas
Barney Schreiber, Ta
California racing faces peril as leaders plan move to France
A Western racing figure warned that racing in California is doomed amid agitation. He said he will relocate to France to "follow the Rame" and predicted trouble ahead despite possible opposition from enthusiasts who favor racing.
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California
France
Racing
Seattle Tops Tacoma 6 1 In West Coast Tilt
Seattle outplayed Tacoma at every angle to win 6 to 1. McKune Co. Harrington dominated Tigers until late, while Ike Butler struggled until the sixth inning. Four hits by Rowan Bennett Frisk and Zimmermen plus a sacrifice fueled Seattle’s sixth inning rally. Barrington Cahill later scored, and McKune added a two-base hit for two ninth-inning runs.
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United Press
Tacoma
Seattle
McKune
Harrington
Tigers
J. Edward Dugdale
Ike Butler
Ike
Rowan
Bennett
Frisk
Zimmerman
Barrington
Cahill
Swimmer to tackle mile with hands tied for wager
Tomorrow afternoon at four Charles and Horan, noted eastern college swimmers, will swim a mile with hands tied. The event is a notable first in the region and is undertaken for a wager.
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Charles & Horan
Eastern College
United States
Ketchel to Arrange for Papke Fight
Stanley Ketchel the world middleweight champion left San Nci for Los Angeles to finalize terms for the Ketchel Papke bout before the Jeffries club in LA. Manager Joe O'Connor accompanied him and also seeks terms for a Ketchel Burne match after the heavyweight champion's return from Australia.
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Uni Press
San Nci
Stanley Ketchel
Los Angeles
Joe O'Connor
Jeffries Club
O'Connor
Australia
Won't Be Long Now A Look at Freshman Football Roster
A playful college note previews football season as freshmen enter with varied builds and talents. Coaches scrutinize each entering man while captains and frat ties hint at leadership and team roles. The piece mixes humor about majors and campus life with the anticipation of the season.
Planagan Breaks Hammer Throw Record at Queenstown Exhibition
Johnny Planagan delivered a standout hammer throw at a Queenstown exhibition, sending the 16 pound ball 181 feet 8 inches. The mark surpassed Matt McGrath’s Nenagh, Ireland best by over five feet, improving Planagan’s previous 175 feet 134 inches record.
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Johnny Planagen
Queenstown
Matt McGrath
Nenagh
Ireland
Mplanagan
Sports Highlights From A Struggling Season And Local Events
A rough season sees pitching depth questioned as Seaton Barrington and Deg. gray patience tested. Zimmerman and Oriel shine as Ed Hughes. Zimmerman also a strong fielder. Kellackey beats Burnett at third on a line throw. Gentile Speedway hosts matinee at Madison Street grounds. Iowa umpire credentials dispute ends in arrest. game forfeited to Sioux City. Victoria wins cricket title over Vancouver. Seattle tied for third with Portland Vernon. Bremerton navy yard plans extensive football schedule.
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Zimmerman
Oriel
Ed Hughes
Burnett
Kellackey
Pes Moines
Iowa
Higgins
Dee Moines
Sioux City
Victoria
Vancouver
Seattle
Portland
Vernon
Charley Smith Sets Washington Club Mark in Coast Test
The article reports Charley Smith of the Washington league club achieving a remarkable feat on the coast. He caught a dropped baseball atop a fan’s cap, succeeding on the thirteenth inning and winning a 500 wager. Regular troops around New York will join a parade to honor victorious American Olympic athletes, with four dollars raised for the reception fund.
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Charley Smith
Washington
Washington A
Charley
New York City
Whll
Garden Tracts Offer Near Line and Lake
Two percent acre tracts priced at $100 per acre with easy terms. The parcels are level and clear, near the line and lake, and suitable for chickens and berries.
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