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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1908

Page

2

Convent Bell Runs To Narrow Victory In Derby Lead

Convent Bell, a grand mare, wins a tight finish over Vox Populi in the one mile and 70 yards race as Sugarmaid scratches. Vox Populi overruns late, but Convent Bell holds by a nose. The card also features Ornate’s two year old victory, Misa Mazzoni fading, and Fireball winning the last on easy terms.

Convent Bell Vox Populi Arry Scott Tavora Jose's Jewel Sugarmaid Bird C. Russell Convent Vox Popull Russell King Ornate Maxler Misa Mazzoni A. Harris Pickaway Confessor Fireball Horace H Givonn Baler Bill Caine Vox Popall Stil Hill Jiminex Harlem Race Track Chicago Dalvay

Meadows Racing Notes Turned Up at West Seattle Meet

Jockeys Tavora ne and Confessor prep for post while veteran turfmen Woolf boots Ed Trotter buys Mias Marzoni for 725 dollars. At Empire City Pinkola and Convent Bell figures stir betting, and Eddie Fryer, Martin, and Cole post big wins amid crowd excitement and wagers.

Huge German Wrestler Ernest Siegfried Aims at Gotch

The German wrestler Ernest Siegfried plans to arrive in the United States in a few weeks to challenge Frank Gotch and other top grapplers. He is described as vast with a 253 pound frame, six feet three inches tall, and a background of European and Asian opponents. His American manager Ernest Roeber seeks to set up a bout with Gotch, while Siegfried has long pursued Georges Hackenschmidt and claims to have defeated many leading rivals.

Norman Rose Ernest Siegfried Uncle Sam Frank Gotch Ebishu Root Farmer Burns Ed Dunkhorst Ernest Germany Spondulleks Georges Wee Georges Hackschmidt Europe Asia Sidgfried Ernest Roeber Frank Georges Ie

Horse racing program with multiple heats and results

A detailed one mile and longer horse race card lists entries for Three year olds and up, with horses such as Confessor Jewel Cure and Jewel. owners trainers and times are noted. Observers describe late surges, scattered interference, and final placements across four races with show and win outcomes.

Racing at Butte results from Monday’s races

United Press reports at Butte Montana on Monday’s six races with winners and runners up. Mila Vinker won the five furlong opener, Aunt Hala took four and a half furlongs, Tea Trav il prevailed over a one mile, Vinton led a one mile event, Native Son won five and a half furlongs, and Lady Alicia captured the mile and sixteenth. Times noted for several events.

United Press Butte Mont Mila Vinker Goldena Happy Chappy Aunt Hala Cardinal John A. Mahon Tea Travil Cardinal E Atape Vinton Elevation Golden, Wine Beilenicker Pimkin Lady Alicia Woolen Bardonia

Star Gouthpaw Quits Coast for Big League Dolly Gray

Dolly Gray known as William, a crack Coast league pitcher from Ishpeming Michigan, was purchased by the Washington American League club from the Los Angeles Cane Coast League outfit for 900. He starred for the Coast league in 1905 and 1907 and played in the 1906 Tristate outlaw league. He is 29 and will join Joe Cantillon's club next spring.

Dolly” Gray William Washington Los Angeles Gray Ishpeming, Mich Joe Cantilion Pring

California Tommy Byrne Nabbed At Empire City Track

A busy crowd surrounded California Tommy Byrne at Empire City race track as a memo about his program led to police questioning. He explained the note read Mush meaning umbrella, and after showing the umbrella term at the check-in, he was released.

United Press New York Randarme California Tommy Byrne Empire City Tommy

American horses sail to Argentina under Matt Byrnes

Veteran trainer Matt Byrnes leads about 60 Haggin horses bound for Buenos Ayres aboard the Velasquez. The shipment, arranged with Haggin, includes a 5 percent share in proceeds for Byrnes, costs about 100 dollars per head to land in Argentina, and a translator will accompany the party. Byrnes may join the Argentine scene for three months if offered a position, leaving New York Thursday to reach South America around September 16.

United Press New York Matt Byrnes Argentine Republic Velasquez Lamport Hostite Buenos Ayres Bhagarte Hymes Mr. Byrnes James R. Keene Byrnes

Ebbing Umpire Abuse Noted In Ballpark Tales

An old-time observer cites growing civility toward umpires at games, contrasting modern restraint with past outbursts. Stories recount Hank O Day’s threat to quit after vile taunts and McLain’s pride in his decision accuracy amid foul language.

Tommy Connolly Jim Hart Cuba Charley Murphy Hank O'Day Chicago Hart

Hoodooed southpaw keeps pitching for Newark in error filled game

Doc Newton, once released by the New York Highlanders for a hoodoo, starred for Newark in the Eastern League. He struck out 10 as opponents fanned three, issued nine bases on balls, and committed two errors in a Newark loss. A London correspondent recalls Narganes losing a bout to an Englishman due to judges’ distraction. Elaine Golding demanded a $1,000 purse to face a foe at Coney Island. Moonlight golf, the Polo Grounds lease, and other sports notes fill the column with colorful anecdotes.

Doc” Newton New York Highlanders Newark Balia London Narganes New York A. C

Sports Talk and Challenge Facts From Local Events

Miss Ethel McAllister throws 150 feet at Green Lake picnic and challenges Mrs. R Johnson who threw 160 feet at Foresters of America picnic. Chic Hudson heads east with L L Mills to seek matches with Packey McFarland and Charley Neary. Red Brown travels with Aberdeen team and Eddie Householder joins. Iroquois of South Park beat Mount Baker Park 14 to 6. In Newport tennis semis Clothier meets Alexander and Wright meets Emerson.

Ethel McAllister Green Lake R. Johnson Foresters of America Chic Hudson Seattle L. L. Mills Hudson Chie Packey McFarland Charley Neary Red” Brown Aberdeen Brown Ecireus Atnota Eddie Householder South Park Mount Baker Park Newport R. IL W. J. Clothier Philadelphia F. B. Alexander New York Beale C. Wright Hoston Nat Emerson Chicago

Finals Set Likely Clothier and Wright Clash

Harry Lombard, the Western Canada lightweight champion, is in New Westminster and declined a Vancouver offer from Driver Miller. Lombard plans a trip to Frisco to meet top contenders, with Clothier and Wright expected to reach the finals.

Harry Lombard Western Canada New Westminster Driver Miller Vancouver Harry Lombard Frisco

Aberdeen lineup shifts noted for upcoming game

Scattered lines indicate changes in the Aberdeen lineup with Brinker in left field and Fournier behind the bat. Eddie Horseholder and Pennoll are also mentioned in the context of potential shifts while Dugdale and Rush are cited among players likely to participate, aiming to improve team coherence for the afternoon contest.

Harry Rush Harry Dugdale Eddie Brinker Pennoll Ig Fournier Attle Aberdeen

Baseball Northwest League Recap From Regional Games

Yesterday's scores include Washington over Detroit 6 to 4, Philadelphia over Cleveland, Chicago over Boston, and New York losses in several clashes. The summaries list Detroit, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Chicago, Brooklyn, and Cincinnati in mixed results across multiple venues.

Detroit Cleveland Philadelphia Washington Delphia Bowen Chicago St. York Pittsburg New York Pueborg Cincinnat Cece Bicege & Brooklyn A

The Grand 400 Cort Manage All The Week

The fragmentary text outlines a weekly schedule with references to Wednesday and Saturday events. It mentions FP LORODORA and The Math of New as potential items, but the readable content is limited to vague terms and partial phrases.

Mate Potlard’s Iamiputios Ste

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