Public Land Three Winners At Meadows Card
Three favorites and three seconds win at the Meadows as the public recoups losses from the previous day. Watercure becomes the most inconsistent horse by taking the last race at 12 to 1 odds. Col Bronston finally wins after several near misses, and Willie Greag makes a big upset at 56 to 1, ending by a head. The card improves with the Stwagh Handicap slated as the feature.
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Meadows Go*r
Watercure
Fromage Debrie
Dominus Arvi
Mra Matthews
Patry Street
Col. Bronston
Black Gem
Ladera
Lurene
Dora
Mabel Reed
Cousin Carrie
Tuck
Royal White
Willie Greag
Borel
Botb
Susie Christian
Winnifride
Cabbage Patch
Sunday Shaving Free At Heedys Barber Shop
Free self shave offer advertised at Heedys Barber Shop with mention of complimentary items. Message includes unclear names and stray phrases like Dexter Horton and Burlding.
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Heedy
Dexter Horton
Turf Gossip From the Meadows Racing Day
Graham carries two winners Cousin Carre and Woodthorpe in front. Cousin Carrie takes $200 above entered price by Harry Robinson while retained by Tom Fitzgerald. Woodthorpe up $100 over 3400 by Heb Harria. Proctor to train Gorgalete next. A wild stranger bets on Wicklow before scratch. Watercore wins teat race amid hearses talk. Water cure defeats Storme and Lady Mirtitul.
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Graham
Honore
Carre
Woodthorpe
Carrie
Harry Robinson
Tom Fitegerald
Heb Harria
Watercure's uneven form shocks betting crowd in mile race
The report notes Watercure failing to win despite short prices, with August results showing a close defeat by Harbor over a mile and a sixteenth and later losses at various odds. Owners and jockeys are unnamed, but the pattern of mood-driven performance and long-priced comebacks is highlighted.
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Ava
Tavatee
Lone Wolf
Meliarthorpe
May Holladay
Old Mike
Firtere
Watercure
Audh Aa Hoodwink
Invetee
Catculate
Harbor
Moody
Siwahes Set for California Tilt This Afternoon
Russ Hall returns to town with his squad for a game against the Los Angeles team at Recreation Park this afternoon. The lineup includes Johnny Kane at short and Bull Croll at second base as the team reassesses after recent trades. Kane has been sold to Cincinnati and Blankenship moves to Washington, ending their season with the Siwash team before heading east next year.
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Russ Hall
Los Angeles
Recreation Park
Seattle
California
Johnny Kane
Bull Croll
Kane
Cincinnati
Blankenship
Washington
Thompeon Tops Hyland On Foul In Short Bout
Cy clone Johnny Thompeon of Sycamore Illinois defeated Fighting Dick Hyland of San Francisco on a foul in the ninth round of a planed 26 round match. Hyland struck Thompeon low in round four and floored him, Thompeon rose after eight but the bout ended with Hyland’s foul ruling.
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Los Angeles
Johnny Thompeon
Sycamore
Dick” Hyland
San Pranchsco
Hyland
Thompeon
Posh First Race at Seattle Track
Weather fine and track fast reports from Star Form Chart Seattle on August 2 1904. Presiding judge H W Babert and starter Ed Duke noted for the day. Five furlongs selling race for two year olds with value to five.
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Seattle
H.W. Babert
Ed Duke
Rage
Wright
Tadee
Winnifrite
Portland
Fate
Ae Beattie
Srhseine
Los
Winnifride
Angeles
Fort
Piapet
Strat
Butts
Marber
Piaped
Vickery
Il i
Pastorium
Mosketo
Sell K Hilmenthal
Cm Ball Mtie Minnie Baker
Butte
Roustabout Kogo
Mary Glenn
Wielligg
Mi Kirby
Phyz
Goldfield's Wide Open Town Attracts Nightlife and Gambling
In Goldfield Nevada the town remains active at night with electric lights and perpetual motion. Saloons host multiple games, with liquor licenses and stakes driving revenue as miners, owners, and gamblers collaborate to sustain the camp. The sheriff notes few arrests amid the lively scene.
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Goldfield
Nev
San Francisco
Ford
Truck
Fell Binet
Sted Popher
Coldfield
Artim
Frankere
Shall Women See The Fight In Goldfield World Title Match
A Nevada mining town debate on allowing women to attend the Nelson versus Gene heavyweight championship bout training and fight night. Local officials and fans clash over propriety with promoters defending women’s attendance as a moral issue, while miners fear violence and public sentiment splits.
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New
Nevada
GoldAihd
Gane
Neleon
Nelen
Goelhfield
Nelson
Datah
Cold- Wield Athletic Club
Tex Rickard
Lilly’ Nolan
Prine
Goldfield
Atanter
Prise Ring
Bat Has New Training Partner Colfield Aug 29
Florence Tidwell daughter of Holland Tidwell miners lives in a Goldfield tent and trains prizefighter Bat. She is his paid trainer and reportedly deeply involved with Bat while also having won 7.75 of the Battier money and has been praised by Bat for her appeal.
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Holland Tidwell
Lae
Florence
Goldfield
Billy” Nolan
Nelson
Miss Tidwell
Kise
Misa
Florence Tidwell
Battier
Jeff Pick Gans Sees Gane To Beat Nelson In Nevada
In Eugene Oregon August 29 Jim Jeffries backs James J Gane to defeat Nelson in the upcoming Nevada bout. Jeffries says Gane fights smart and hard and will cut Nelson if the match goes to the square ring. He notes Nelson is skilled but untested against a foe who knows ring tactics and predicts a decisive Gane victory on the level.
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Eugene
Ore
Jim Jeffries
Goldfield
Wee
Nelson
Walcott
Neuro
Alvett
Agequare
Gane
Nevada
Bey
Dane
Boxer's hinted return may hinge on suitable opponent
Jeffries showed reluctance to fight again after engagements and hunting plans. He said he might return if a credible opponent could be arranged, but remained cautious about reentering the ring.
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Jeffries
Clothier Beats Behr In National Tennis Championship
R I Clothier of Philadelphia won the all comers singles from K H Behr in the national championship tournament yesterday. Clothier won in straight sets 6 7 4 6 2. He will meet Beale Wright today to decide the 1906 title.
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Newport
W. I
Everett Boxing Promises a Thrilling Johnson Cove Bout
Evverett fans show unprecedented interest in Friday night boxing as Hobby Johnson faces Percy Cove. Johnson is seen as the stronger challenger, drawing more bets and shifting the betting favorite away from Cove, with wagers reaching high amounts as ring time nears. The article notes the crowd’s expectation of a decisive contest and highlights rising excitement around the local event.
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Everett
Evverett
Hobby Johnson
Percy Cove
Johnson
Cove
New York Court Reveals Names in High Profile Case
A New York case lists key defendants including Pinterion Rhoades Ona Reena Dineen Clase and Carrigan. The proceedings hinge on alleged misconduct and involve multiple parties described in court documents.
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Nn & Bhs
RANE
New York
Ona Reena, Dineen, Clase and
Carrigan
Games Postponed 2 gion Waehingto 25 Miles for 25 Cents
A shortened notice reports games postponed amid weather concerns near Washington. Details indicate travel distances of about 25 miles and a nominal 25 cent charge or fee connected to the event, with local organizers delaying activities.
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Gion Waehingto
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