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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1906
Page
2
A chaotic race meeting at Langron featured long-shot wins and heavy public backing. Rocky won the seventh race at 40 to 1, with Pachues second after a stormy journey. Salable dominated the final race at 9 to 10, while Bom bardier finished third amid heavy support. Eddie Kaufman, the Java Kid, suffered seasickness after the race.
Weather fine and track fast as H H Sybert presides with Ed Duke starter for the Aug 27 1906 event. First race runs seven furlongs selling for three year olds with value to the winner listed as $159.
Hill Goldfield, Aug 28 Tex Rickard stated last night that George Siler would be the third man in the ring when Nelson and Gans meet on Labor Day despite rumors to the contrary No Siler and there will be no fight Rickard said the press agent claims 24000 in tickets sold and orders for 2000 more have come in by mail and telegraph It is said Roosevelt will attend and sit with John L Sullivan in the customary seat of honor
Tommy Pares, booked to fight Al Kaufman on Sept 12, started training at Arcadia this morning. He will focus on road work while Abdul the Terrible Turk serves as Burns' sparring partner. Thompson fights Hyland tonight at Pacific Athletic Club. preliminaries include Tremble vs Abdul Maglan and Barry vs Leonard.
The Western women's championship began at Exmore Golf Club in Highland Park with 14 entrants. After the first 13 holes of the 26 hole qualifying round, Frances Anderson of Hinsdale led with 86, while Marton Warren tied for second with 87 and Elisabeth Yousa tied for third with 87.
Despite a cyclone the track star Refugee kept a tie lead and claimed three winners for followers of the Star's Handicap including Marxetta in race five and Salable in race seven Crigh in race six was a strong Take a Chance bet. Several winners and losses are listed with buyers names and prices for horses and other items The Meadows mile tours and related betting earnings are noted including Gorgalete sold for 1400 to Portland buyers and Joyner sold to Charley McDonald for 125. Joe McBride departs for California for health reasons.
Sick fails to win the fourth race while money moves easily for Matt. W R Engstrom wins the first race after holding Integrity and featured in most bets. Jockey Hore exonerated by judges on Santa Ratday and rode two mounts finishing second with Pachuces. Pettijohn at 20 to 1 misses the money. Little Jack Hayes, the track’s smallest jockey, rides Maxetta and stays competitive as Graham challenges Exapo in the stretch.
The text centers on Joe declaring his resolve to fight on the square and to stop Nelson from eating. It portrays a tense confrontation with a vow to continue despite threats.
Nelson speaks in Goldfield claiming he will fight fairly and endure the climate's toll to defend his lightweight crown. He predicts no fouls and says he will be ready for any challenger, including Ripitt, if he wins the upcoming bout. Talbot for patents is noted at 206 Mut. Life.
A harsh denunciation portrays Nelson vowing brutal retribution when confronted by a gang. The text emphasizes cruelty and hostility by the unnamed youngster in a tense public dispute.
A boxing boast by the challenger declares extraordinary effort against Sam Gans. He vows to fight anywhere and endure hardship, praising Goldfield fans and promising a strong performance on September 3. He singles out Herman Britt and McGovers as potential future opponents if victorious.
The United States championship tennis event narrowed to two players, K. M. Behr of Yale and W. J. Clothier of Pennsylvania, to determine who challenges Bealer Wright. Clothier defeated J. D. E. Jones in straight sets 65 63 64, while Behr edged R. D. Little in a tight five set finish 24 62 64 114 64.
Low colonist rates apply daily from August 27 to October 31 inclusive. Tickets may be prepaid at the Great Northern ticket office at Beeond and Columbia.
Pacific Squadron ships including Charleston Boston Chicago Oregon Nipah Albany Preble Paul Jon Golds borough and the training ship Philadelphia sail to the navy yard on the drydock. Boats depart Pier 2 six times daily for a round trip of 60 cents, offering an instructive and pleasurable trip.
In Butte Montana on August 28 Walter BE won first and second heats of a 244 pace with times 2 16 and 2 30. Mattie J won second heat in 2 41 84. Ade wila won first heat in 2 21. Letty won one mile race with Legatee second and Gladys Belle third in 1 42. Montesuma won Vive furlons with Nanon second and Kjon Harold third in 1 02. Atoka won five furlongs with Billy Mahan second and Goddess of Night third in 1 01 24. K Vataano won Vive furlons with Saltese second and Silver Jim third in 1 01 24.
Readable fragment notes travel rates and times around Mercer suggesting multiple daily departures at 19 30 2 30 and 6 36 with a fare of 25 miles for 26 cents. Names or precise locations are unclear.
Parker of Hoyokune faced 1 Chick Hudson of Seattle in a bout that ended early in the first round. Hudson’s seconds fought to save him as Parker pressed the attack, but a solid wallop in the solar plexus ended the clash and set Hudson on the path to victory.
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