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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1908
Page
2
The match features Frank Gotch and George Roller with Gotch delivering a decisive win by pinning Roller after a grappling sequence. The crowd erupts as Gotch secures victory and later reenters the ring amid celebratory cheers.
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Eyebright, long considered a sprinter, wins the Georgetown Handicap at Meadows by a half length over Preyer after a fast early pace. Lee Harrison rallies for third as Nagarami sets the tempo. Helle of Troquoia surprises to second with Chihushus close behind. A large crowd views a day where four favorites lose and betting proves costly.
The Star’s handicapper Refugee correctly forecast three of six winners yesterday and 12 of 18 money finishes. Bets included Y's Beauty at 10 to 1 finishing third and Gol. Warwick at 6 to 1 with Coronel winning. Nagaram and Gowin T. Fryer’s picks also placed, while Minges named Belle of Iroquois and John H. atto.
Notes from Meadow area events and New York betting circles feature George Rose handling large wagers and clerk-bet tracking, with rivals Sweeg Prineevhsas and others involved. The Bohemian and Rainier clubs settled a club issue as Frank Bain Ed Soule and Hill Jackman joined, and Jack Atkin plans a California return next winter. The Alay Claxton trains for R F Carman in New York and heads to Canada for Northern circuit racing.
Both fishters Gans and Nelson ready for a heavyweight world title clash this Saturday at 198 pounds. Tickets selling fast as manager Froth expands arena capacity. Referee Welch says his rules interpretation may be tested as Gane plans to hold and Nelson trains to pressure.
Local crowd gathers for an area event labeled Vesuvius at Pain’s featuring four sets of predicted earthquakes and a $1000 fireworks display in White City tonight.
The event on July 2 features Judge McMahon and Mr. Bryan as speakers, Miss Mable Manson delivering a patriotic reading, athletic games and various sports, and music by Prof. Ga axe, violin, and Professor Elli plano. The program begins at noon, with events running until midnight.
The Moore Theatre lists performances including The Merchant of Venice on Wednesday, Hamlet on Thursday, Othello on Friday, and King Richard II on Saturday. Also shows Court and the Hut comic revue and various matinees Sunday through Saturday with box numbers and venue details.
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