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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1906

Page

2

Weight Pad Disqualification Alters Meade Race Results

The Mead ows Wan meet saw Marietta disqualified for being three pounds light after a lead pad went missing, moving Ru-Biya to second and allowing Dera Ll to claim third. Rudabek and Blue Eyes delivered strong stretches, with Rugberic, Glendenning, and Bet Reed noted among other notable finishes and betting shifts.

Meadows Wan Marietta Ru- Biaya Dera Ll Rive Byes Ta Rudabek

Golden Light Triumphs as Track Crowd Packs Women’s Day

Golden Light, the favorite, won the final race to rescue the program as Nost of not third place Eastly faded. Mack Cloud appeared bottled up while Red mont showed early promise before tiring. The crowd, unusually large for a Thursday, contained the most women ever seen at the track with three favorites winning.

Golden Light Mack Cloud Eastly Redmont

Turf Gossip Shows Jockeys Dominate Day of Racing

No boy won more than one race yesterday as jockeys Keogh McRae A Williams Lawrence Fountain and J Clark claimed wins. Del Fountain bet 600 on David Holand but the horse faltered at the start. Merry Go Round returned some winnings for Fountain. J F McIlroy enjoyed a bold day wagering on Bell Reed then Blue Eyes. J Clark rode Golden Light in the final race for Tommy Clark’s brother, now riding for C T Henshall at Saratoga. The Ladies orchestra led by Professor Perboner performed amid losses and a soulful tune titled Sympathy. The marek crowd reacted loudly as dogs barked.

Keogh McRae A. Willams Lawrence Fountain J. Clark del Fountain David Holand Del Golden Light Tommy Clark C. T. Henshall Saratoga

Racing notes underline tense day at track and trainer changes

Al Goodin led the field at the first race while Hainault was fired and will skip the winter meeting in California. Arthur bet 400 on Matre Nous in the fourth race as a major play. Duke, the starter, had an off day and Jockey Graham bore part of the fault for Matre Nous leaving. David Boland left in the fifth race and Contentrix was completely left. Summers, who destroyed Ex aminer, lost six horses this year. Ramus, Derby winner, faces firing soon.

Ed. Sheridan Florence Fonse Entre Nous Graham Rudabek Blue Eyes Rudebek Ed Sheridan Col. Bronsten Duke David Boland Contentrix Matre Nous

Gans and Nelson Push Training Amid Desert Trials

Joe Gans and Jim Nelson intensify camp work with desert conditions testing endurance. Gans trains outdoors to acclimate to glare and heat while weighing two pounds over limit, plans light indoor sessions and road runs, as trainer Frank McDonald rearranges gear. Nelson adopts a tougher pace, sparring partner Jack Difford and rugged road work aiming for peak form before the bout.

Nelson Joe Gans Joe Tonopah Frank McDonald Gane Gana Nelag Jack Difford Ike Lundie

Walsh Attell World Featherweight Title Fight Possible

Eddie Keevan manager of Jimmy Walsh received a telegram from Manhattan Nevada offering a large purse for a finish fight between Walsh and Abe Attell for the featherweight world championship. Keevan said he would accept if the purse was large enough and the club could guarantee to decide a bout.

Noston Maia Eddie Keevan Jimmy Walsh Manhattan Nev Walsh Abe Attell Keevan

Thomas and Mellody to Box at Lincoln Athletic Chelsea Labor Day

Thomas of California and Mellody of Boston will fight at the Lincoln Athletic Club in Chelsea on Labor Day. Managers Mooney and Foley agreed with Miah Murray to set weight at 145 pounds for a 3 o'clock bout with Moffitt Flaherty as referee.

Honey Mellody Boston Joe Thomas California Lincoln Athletic Club Chelsea John Mooney Harry Foley Miah Murray Moffitt Flaherty

Beattle Triumphs In Slugfest Over Siwash Hit

Beattle wins Ito to Beattle catcher Beattie leads offense as Siwash Hit suffers loss in a wild game. Pitchers are effective though offense dominates with scattered hits and timely errors.

Selling Four Furlongs at First Base Race

Seattle sports card notes a 1906 race event on August 23 with judge Robert presiding and Ed Duke as trainer. The six furlong selling race offers $160 to the winner, with four-year-old mares/upward entries and a weight of 9-5.

Seattle Wethertine Robert Ed Duke Tarer

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