Meadows Racing Day Delights Crowd As Favorites Triumph
A large crowd attended the Meadows on Saturday for the Alaska Handicap feature. Gorge Pote, the 6 to 5 favorite, led to the turn and won by a half length over Ed Sheridan. Ruby nosed out Grasscutter in the Victoria Handicap as Ruby carried 117 pounds and Grasscutter 4. Legal Form won the first race, Santa Ray faded late, Jerusha upset a strong field in the second race, and Crouswaite edged Mileora in the third. Little Buttercup upsets Silver Sue as Marie H. falters in the ninth. Christine A., the 10.5 favorite, failed to deliver in the final race.
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Ed Sheridan
Blue Eyes
Rightful Grasscutter
Ruby
Grasscutter
Misty’s Pride
Funnyside
Grascutter
Ruby More
Punayeide
Tryconnell
Santa Ray
Jerusha
Dixnelie
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Clair
Crouswaite
Reich
Allen
Mileora
Grace St. Clair
Marie H
Little Buttercup
Hersain
Silver Sue
Christine A
Sunday Shaving Free At Heady's Barber Shop
Self served shave day at Heady's Barber Shop offering free razors soaps and towels for customers who shave themselves. Dester Horton Bank Datiding Saale.
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Heady’s
Dester Horton Bank Datiding
Saale
Seattle Star Form Chart Aug 26 1996 Races Report
Seattle racing page shows six furlong first race with value to first $159 for three year olds. Second race for four year olds up at one and one eighth miles, value $159. Fourth race five and a half furlongs Victoria Handicap for three year olds up with value $226. Listed are entrants, odds notes, and track conditions for a busy Seattle day.
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H. M. Egbert
Bad Dake
Firet
Alaska
Kaily Bratth Tees
Everett True's Vacation Outbursts No 5
Racing notes describe Salable leading early then Christine A. unexpectedly winning after being eased. Florence o. led early by Salable with Wilson aboard. Betting day in Butte dampened by poor weather and low wagering. Nelson Jones suffered losses but recovered late. Kelly, nicknamed Brorting Kelly, chased Birdie P then Storma to win the final race. Gateway Jr. mentioned in pass.
Turf Gossip Highlighting Jockey Sullivan and Race Winners
Jockey T Sullivan led with three wins aboard Jerusha Little Huttercup and Gorgalete, while Earnshaw RB Davie Keough and F Wilson also scored. Jockey Borel faced suspension after a ride on Banta Ray, missing later mounts Old Mike and Grace Bt Clair. Royal Rogue’s win disrupted pools with Sausalito alone losing over 2600, as city traffic delayed fans returning home. Emmett League, recently abroad, returns and may ride for the remainder of the meeting.
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Little Huttercup
Gorgalete
Earnshaw
Davie
Keough
F. Wilson
Borel
Banta Ray
Old Mike
Grace Bt. Clair
Chicago Kid laments prices in Goldfield Nevada saloon
In Goldfield Nevada a speaker known as the Chicago Kid derides local prices at the Manteur launch counter. He compares Nevada costs to Chicago, noting beer at fifteen cents and inexpensive meals while highlighting the town’s high living costs and speculation on future price shifts.
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Chicago
Jeffries
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Hall officiates as nine runs score in chaotic game
Charley Hall works the plate at Recreation Park in a rough contest between the Biweshes and the New York Giants with McClinnity pitching. Both teams tally nine runs as Cincinnati loses due to costly miscues and dumbplay in the later innings.
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Hall
Standing of the Clubs as I Stand
Local standings section lists club positions and points. Readers see current rankings, win totals, and goal differences for each club in the league through this brief update.
Discus throws set world records at Irish carnival
Martin J. Sheridan of the Irish American Athletic Club broke the discus mark with a 134 feet 4 inch throw at Celtic Park, eclipsing last year’s Canadian best. John J. Flanagan also set a world record in the 66 pound weight event with a 43 feet 5 inch throw using unlimited raw and follow style. The report notes accompanying ads and travel promotions in the same clipping.
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New York
Martin J. Sheridan
Irish American Athletic Club
Celtic Park
Sheridan
John J. Flanagan
Fragmentary barber scene notes in odd dialect
A rough, truncated piece describes a barber encounter and a boastful scene about wealth and luxury. The speaker references drifting into a shop and questioning geld diggers with facial hair, mentioning a razor and blade in a hurried, incomplete narrative.
Nelsons Brother Battles Ill Health In Denver
Pale emaciated and barely walking Henry M Nelson brother of Battling Nelson travels to Denver for a last effort to regain strength He bears a resemblance to his famed boxing brother despite illness He is asked about a possible match against Bob Gans and says Britt has handled that question.
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Henry M. Nelson
Battling Nelson
Gans
Britt
Henry
Bart
Bett
Odd Family Tales and Ice Cream Persuasions
A rambling reminiscence contrasts Mapleline ice cream favor with personal quirks in a family saga. The speaker speculates on boxing weight for Bart and Bart’s rival Ratt, recalling childhood neighbors, feuds, and brotherly dynamics in a nostalgic, dialect-rich anecdote.
Irving & Cannon Solus Salt Tailoring Ad
Irving and Cannon offer fall suits at low prices with exclusive patterns and correct fit. Located at 211 Columbia Street the ads claim quality and stylish appearance for dressers.
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Irving & Cannon
Columbia
Harvard Cambridge Race Sparks Unprecedented Interest
Putney navy notes that the Harvard Cambridge boat race has drawn unusual attention in Britain with strong praise for the American crew's military precision, despite English critics doubting their form. The piece highlights the anticipated clash years after prior aquatic thrillers.
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Putney
Bog
Harvard Cambridge
Harvard
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