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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1906
Page
2
A sunny Saturday drew large crowds and record betting as the public beat the bookies on seven races. Five favorites won, with Bulliche taking the Ballard Handicap in track record time and Stilicho narrowly defeating Dewey in a tight finish.
W. J. Sloane & Co. the great Oriental Rag Importing House of New York displays a notable collection of rare Chinese and Turkish wares at Exon and Christemsen's. The exhibit highlights porcelain, textiles, and carved artifacts drawing collectors and curators.
Fragmentary lines mention Seattle weather facts and a trek fest. Notes include names and scattered terms such as Judy, Ed, and letters that resemble page markings and codes. The readable text is too incomplete for a clear incident or report.
In spring training at Columbia the Brookies National League team, led by Manager Pat Donovan, hears a pep talk on ginger as the key to success. He urges a dogged, persevering spirit to recover from bad breaks, build a strong foundation, and drive future victories through determination and teamwork.
The race saw Little Joker surge ahead to win the opening dash as Leey Little Joker led a sprint with PF close behind. May Holladay pressed in the middle stages before Little Joker drew clear to finish first by a length over Prickivee, as the late dual paced the field.
Boathouse activity at Lake Union drew crowds as O N Pantoah’s crew launched 78 bows of boats. Each craft reported catches from 16 to 70 perch with nine bows alee caught. The Arthur Gettyroy crew arrived Saturday from Denver and joined afternoon track events.
The Star’s handicapper Refug ee achieved six correct winners out of seven in Saturdays races and ten winners from eleven for The State readers, a Pacific coast record. Races listed include Led, A Murray, Bea Sick, Martimas, Native Bon, Little Joker with final finishes noted.
Joe Gans sails from Baltimore for Beattie to duel Dave Holly for the light weight championship. Gans trains at Pleasant Head with Artie King likely to accompany fans coastward. Holly, fresh from a win over Jock Mack, resumes light workouts at Madison Park to stay in shape.
Veoon the best horse this year won the $20,000 Commonwealth handicap at New York on Saturday, beating Choriier and Dederet with Chemike and a quarter body remaining. Dendelien and Go Between also ran in the money race.
The report describes bouts and results featuring Phebe Kid and others as they compete in a town meet. Observers note strong performances by several participants with wins and near outcomes, while spectators anticipate rematches and postings of final tallies.
The Denver meeting closed yesterday with a parade of horses set to arrive at the Meadows. Spectators wagered heavily as tips led to a run of winnings with a grandstand spectator turning a dollar into one hundred sixty five. A downtown waiter placed and won bets across multiple races amid the lively crowd.
Metropolitan champion Maroh Weber of Toledo and DP A Fewyer of Chicago seek to defend titles in the Oregon championship. Lappy of the city is also entered and aims to bring home the prize, amid a field of skilled local players.
Seattle’s Garvin stars in a dominant outing against Portland, delivering a strong innings and key hits. Kane fumbled a ball that allowed a run, while Kabell and Keane stood out with solid defense and timely hitting. The squad heads to Portland for another test, aiming to carry momentum.
Removal notice announces Wm. M. Finck jewelers plan to relocate and serve old customers at a new place. The notice outlines address changes and acceptance of existing patrons during the transition.
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OCR text lists names Maltorion Migginbotham Harker Umpire Huston Hattervovee and others with references to Hatteras Tore Swiedella Minan Buren Talbot patents and 206 Mutual Life, indicating a disjointed sports or legal notices fragment with umpire and company mentions. The content is inconsistently readable across items.
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