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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1908

Page

2

Smiley Corbett Triumphs in Muddy Meadows Race

Smiley Corbett ridden by an underdog rider won the seventh race the handicap at The Meadows as the track shifted to mud after a rainy forenoon. Crutle and Fantastic chased in second and third while Green Seal and Hasty Agnes failed to show speed. A dramatic fifth race featured a fatal fall involving First Peep and others, with Mirrer managing to win the ensuing scramble.

Smiley Corbett Ooolt Crutle Fantastic St. James Stable Green Seal Hasty Agnes Belle Iroquois Tony Faust Mitver Logiatitia First Peep Mitger Logistilla Logistikla Walsh Page Russell Mirrer Abbey Miss Fairbanks Pere Kener Phillietine Kaledr J B Cushing Stert Aers France BBC Mys Elynech Lynehote Brown Paty Boerner Brabote Warten Esved Heven Araley Aan Cohn Critte Mauer Seveeewseeee Dietend Stanley James Hasty James Ste Bels Helle Ees Cecal Corbett B&b. c. Toddington- Guostatten W Cahill Morat Ka Waaliy E Corbett Pete Heal Mod Agnes Vancouver Patlarein Koerner Garity Spencer Sirker Faust C. c Henry Young Amytas Teaid Mirser

No Change in Leading Winning Owners at The Meadows

W. Walker maintains his top position with 14,300 dollars in season earnings at The Meadows, ahead of Nat stable with 6,105, followed by W. Fine with 5,450 and Smiley Corbett’s Interurban Handicap win lifting W. Cahill to fourth. The accompanying table lists owners whose horses have earned over 1,000 since the meeting began, highlighting the spread among top earners.

W. Walker Walker St. James Stable W. P. Fine Smiley Corbett W. Cahill É'eneus James Stable Cavadas Cabill @ Co Cies C. Hildreth W. Gabriel

Star racing expert picks four winners at good prices

The Star's racing expert chose Kerry, St. Francis, Smiley Corbett and Mirzer as winners on Saturday. All four paid solid prices despite changed track conditions, with Kerry at 4 to 5, St. Francis 2 to 1, Smiley Corbett 4 to 1, and Mirzer 4 to 1.

Star The Noon Star Kerry St. Francis Smiley Corbett Mirzer

Meadows Racing Roundup With Falls and Bets

Jockey Albert Walsh rode Abbey to a close second after a fifth race spill while Hughes Jones’s awning bets drifted with rain. Mirzer upset Tony Faust as trainer Carroll Reid faced controversy over a New York pool bet. New riders appeared, and Jimmy McIntyre seeks reinstatement amid calls for fair rides. All Alone rode in from 6 to 1 opening, amid a big victory push.

Mirzer Carroll Reid Reid New York

Race notes and bets from a crowded track card

At post time the betting ring is active with Danny Lynch backing Frankie Rowe and Matt Ries scrambling to keep rider Cricket Kelly on Hello of Iroquoia. Smiley Corbett’s seven furlongs in 1 26 2 5 stands out as a mudder with Cahilla printer praised as a grand mudder.

Danny Lynch Harry Finken Bet ‘Fine Frankie Rowe Martin Matt Ries Kelly Ries Hello Iroquoia Walsh Smiley Corbett Cahilla

Websters edge Knights 3 1 as Schlumpfs prevail

Websters beat the Knights 3 to 1 with Fredell allowing four hits including a homer by Pete Standridge. Schmutz benefited from Knights errors and strong fielding by McNamara, Martin, and Clemenson. Also, A J Clarke broke the world half mile unpaced bicycle record at Half Wake City with 60.246 seconds.

Schmuta Kalahta Columbus Bite Joe Schlumpfs Websters Fredell Pete Standridge Knights Schmutz McNamara Martin Clemenson Wake City A. J. Clarke

Nothing's Barred Auto Race Invites Deadly Feat

In Latonia Kentucky two daredevils Barney Oldfield and Jack Ryan prepare for a September speed trial on a one mile track with no rules after the start. The race at Latonia Glenville and Grosse Pointe set for three mile heats bids $2,500 side bet with no protests and bets on eventual winner.

Barney Oldfield Jack Ryan Latonia Glenville Grosse Pointe Mich Mach Oldfield Ryan Harney

Thoroughbred Race Results From Vancouver Meet

The report lists multiple races with details on horses, owners, trainers, and times. Winners include Kerry, Phillietine, and Abbey, with various finishes and post times noted across the fourth and fifth races, showing performances and condition of the field.

Standing of jockeys at The Meadows to August 1

The Meadows standings for jockeys are listed up to August 1, showing top riders and their totals. This brief update highlights current leaders and positions in the race for the meet’s top riding honors.

Jimmy McIntyre Jimmy Meadows the Meadows

Burns Knocks Squires Out in Fourteenth Round

Tommy Burns defeated Lemon Bill Squires in thirteen rounds then finished him with a final punch. The bout drew attention from Sydney fans as Burns kept the crowd on edge before a decisive knockout. Prendergast stopped Raff in five rounds, while President Roosevelt planned to welcome the victorious American Olympic team at Oyster Bay Friday.

United Pres Sydney Australia Prof Burbank Tommy Burns Burns Tommy Tommassio Bill" Squires Boshter Prendergast Raff Roosevelt Oyster Bay

Vic Linning Challenges Kirkland To Pacific Coast Pool Match

Vic Linning issued a formal challenge to George Kirkland to a Pacific coast pool contest. Linning posted forfeit money with The Star's sporting editor as announced in Saturday's Star, but Kirkland has not accepted yet.

Vic Sinning George Kirkland Vic Linning Pacific Coast Linning The Star Kirkland

Bunt by Shea Ends Tacoma Seattle Game

Tacoma won the game in the ninth when Danny Shea laid down a perfect squeeze with the bases loaded. Waters scored from third on a passed ball after the bunt. Seattle fought to tie in the ninth with Frink and Oriet connecting, but fell short as Allen struck out for Flick.

Tacoma Danny Shea Waters Seattle Joe Seaton Jess Baker Baker Frink Oriet Allen Stanley Flick

Brace & Hergert Split Doubleheader in Local League Action

Brace and Hergert defeated Seattle Lumber Co 10 to 3 in the morning, then fell to Bryant Lumber Co 3 to 2 in the afternoon. Chehalis extended its win streak to 25, beating South Bend 6 to 1. Excelsiors beat Myrtle Lodge 8 to 4 at Washington Park. Golden Gardens rallied in the eighth to edge Painters 5 to 4, as Hevery’s pitching shone for the Gardens.

Brace & Hergert Seattle Lumber Co Bryant Lumber Co Chehalis South Bend Excelsiors Myrtle Lodge Fremont Washington Park Golden Gardens Ballard Hevery the Gardens

World Championship Fights and Tennis Davis Cup News

A London flight for the Johnson Schreck boxing world title is noted with mention of past killers of Schreck. The tennis Davis Cup final will be decided in Australia on November 26 with Brookes and Wilding defending against a team from Ritelle Harte and the American entrant. The British American eliminations occur at Longwood Sept. 15. Tommy Agontos is highlighted as a leading American runner. Anthony J. Drexel announces winter training plans and potential funding for a new venture.

Australia Brookes Wilding Ritelle and Harte Pitr Newport Longwood Cricket Club Boston

Coast League Faces War Over Territory and Outlaw Challenge

The Pacific Coast League faces a serious turf war with the rival outlaw California league as Sacramento expands to host next season and Oakland and San Francisco secure franchises. Revenue-backed clubs plan daily games, widening the fight versus the Coast League’s two games weekly setup. Harness racing event tops the sports page next Tuesday at Readville, the American trotting derby with a $50,000 purse.

Pacific Coast League Northwest League Beattie Tacoma Sacramento Stockton Fresno San Jose Santa Crux Alameda San Francisco Oakland Coast League Outlaws Cyrus Moreing Outlaw Readville Mass United States

Seattle Hosts Washington State Tennis Tournament Opener

Seattle prepares for the Washington State Tennis Tournament at the Seattle Tennis Club courts near Madison and Summit. Key entrants Freeman and Miss Hoteh from California expected to contend for top honors while May Sutton is noted among leading women players. Joe Tyler may skip due to Spokane commitments as the event winds down with Friday night closing ceremonies. Tom McDonald returns to Seattle to oversee athletic programs and aims to secure AAU support for the 1904 exposition.

Seattle Washington State Madison Sf Summit Lou Freeman Miss Hoteh Californis Erseke Freeman Sutton United Joe Tyler Cracker Spokane Christensen’s

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