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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1906

Page

2

Close Finish At Meadows Crowns Gate Fury In Photo Finish

Raceday at the Meadows produced a dramatic photo finish in the final race as Gate Fury, Florence Fonso, and Gateway closed nearly together. Early races saw favorites Grace St. Clair, Watchful, and Joyner perform strongly, with varying outcomes as rain left the track heavy and fast conditions returned later.

Gate Fury Florence Fonso Bertie A Gateway Pury Bombardier

Henderson Saddlery Company introduces new English riding saddles

Henderson Saddlery Company at 212 Octedental Ave showcases a new line of English riding saddles and stable supplies. The display emphasizes quality tack for riders and horses, inviting local equestrians to inspect the latest offerings.

Henderson Saddlery Company Octedental Ave

Turf Gossip: Lawrence and Tullett Share Riding Honors

Lawrence and Tullett split the riding honors with two wins each. Other riders to win included Br Davie and Palma on Yeoman. Palms rode poorly on Yeoman in the last race. Hagerton broke down badly while leading in the second race, likely ending his racing days. Magerden, once a stake horse, recalls past winters in San Fran.

Palms Yeoman Hagerton Magerden San Fran

Royal Hunt Chub Cup race at Bogland Hagerdon summary

Race report from Bogland Hagerdon notes Wade Thw hace Ke Beat We Val Plast won the Royal Hunt Chub Cup. Five furlongs in one minute flat. Joyner faced betting swings and a costly early start. Gateway’s victory shocks fans. Arthur Stet! paid out big on Iron horse. Band tunes prompt a reader poll at the grandstand with varied requests.

Wade We Val Plast Bogland Hagerdon Arthur Stet Gateway Iron Horse

Star Form Chart Swat Tl m July 10 1966

Fragmented notice records a 1966 track event with officials H H Rgbert and Ea Duke. mentions patent sale to Talbot for Patents 206 Mutual Life and a shoe vendor at 217 James Street. The readable text is garbled, but references a judge, starter, and monetary value of 500 dollars.

H. H. Rgbert Ea Duke Talbot Mutual Life Klein James St

Magnate's Wife Sues for Divorce in Cleveland

Cora M Somers seeks divorce from C W Somers a famed baseball magnate citing extreme cruelty over three years. They married in 1891 and have a daughter Dorothy aged 12. Somers is Cleveland baseball club vice president AL vice president and GM of J H Somers Coal Co with extensive business interests.

Cleveland C. Wiliemers Ward Cora M. Somers Somers Hee Dorothy Cleveland Baseball Club J. H. Somers Coal Co Steresia

Mee Wittler Prompts Band Leader With Fresh Song Picks

In a playful note the writer urges Mee Wittler to try new tunes next week, including Is My Merry Oldemobile, suggesting demonstrations in the center of the cabbage patch and lighthearted rehearsal ideas.

Bheridan Carl Anderson Billy Murray G. T. Bert Howard Mason Broadwent Macbello Maple Leaf Rae Joe Harlan J. G. Code Johnny Clancy Mee Wittler Oldemobile

Gans 19 Ready For His Lightweight Title Fight

Mistah Joe Gans the colored lightweight champion arrives in the city for a title bout against fellow colored contenders. The fight, likely July 13, will settle the lightweight championship with Melly and Gane due to train at Prescant and Madison Park respectively.

Mistah Joe Gans Onother Dave Matty Wil Bette Melly Gane Prescant Madison Park Rafe Turner Molly Sing Holly Pattling Hotty Mr Gere Smokey

Walcott Retains World Welter Title With Knockout

Joe Walcott of Roston retained the welterweight world championship by knocking out Jack Dougherty of Milwaukee in the eighth round at the Lincoln Athletic Club in Chelsea. Walcott landed a famous left jab to the jaw to seal the victory.

Roston Joe Walcott Jack Dougherty Milwaukee Lincoln Athletic Club Chelsea Walcott Dougherty

Plain Talks for Particular Dressers

A fragment hints at Ed White, a tailor at 204 Collins Ridge, selling many suits and urging buyers to be cautious and selective when shopping for clothing. The text is garbled but suggests a local tailor promoting prudent dress choices.

Missouri Ed. White Collins Ridg Beattie White Himeeti

Barton Home From Cornell Beattie Athlete Joins Local Crew

A Beattie rower from Cornell joins the local team after helping Cornell win the Intercollegiate regatta at Poughkeepsie. Barton rowed No 2 in the victorious varsity eight and was a veteran with two prior seasons. He studied at the public school here and will soon join the engineering firm Tone & Webster as part of its regular force.

East Barton Cornell Poughkeepsie Courtney Tone & Webster

Big Play Golfers Compete in National Amateur Championship

July 11 report from Englewood covers the twelfth national amateur championship. Out of 136 entries, 32 players with the lowest scores advance to match play. Dwight Partide of Yale led with 75, while Travis and Jerode Travers posted 77 and 76 respectively, amid a severe storm that interrupted afternoon rounds.

Englewood UN Way T. & Lippy Seattle H. Chandler Egan E R. Bankard Baltimore HG Ross Howard Gee Princeton A. W. Tillinghast D. Leeard J. F. Byers J. H. Chitda PR. Pyne F. O. Horst HM. McSweeny KR T. Sterting Robert Wetr Dwight Partide Yale Travis Jerode D. Travers Eben Byers D Sawyer G. F. Clingman J. D. Travers Harold Weber

Smoking Event Hosted by State National Guard Armory

A smoker will be hosted by the State National Guard at the Armory this evening. The program will include a diversified sequence of amusements and refreshments will be served.

State National Guard Armory

Portland Opens with Loss in First Portland Game

Seattle fell to the Webfooters 4 to 2 in Portland opening the season. Vickers pitched well until the eighth, as Mitchell and McCreedie doubled in two runs. Isbell struck out, Beattie battled, and Portland failed to pull ahead in the ninth before Donahue started a double play to end the rally.

Seattle Portland Webfooters Vickers Sweeny Mitchell McCreedie Beattie Strelb Mott Isbell Donahue

Free Car Tickets at Bou Market This Friday and Saturday

Bou Market at 1100 Fird ay offers a free car ticket with every meat purchase of 60c or more on Friday and Saturday. The promotion runs for two days and applies to all meat buyers.

Fragmented baseball game notes with scattered player events

A damaged OCR fragment covers a Portland baseball scene with mentions of players Wiener Kane Mott and Mitchell. It hints at hits and pitches but the text is garbled, providing no coherent sequence or clear outcomes.

Fragmentary OCR Item From Pittsburgh Paper

Readable fragments mention Brookline Bergham and Branton with Bergen and Mettie names in a Pittsburgh context. exact event unclear but appears to note locations and individuals. No clear action or outcome can be determined from the fragment.

A Dainty Dish for Particular People at Shaw's Pharmacy

Madeline ice cream offered at Shaw's Pharmacy in the American Bank Building invites patrons to try it anytime. The ad notes availability and encourages customers to visit for a sample or purchase.

Madeline Shaw's American Bank

Thoroughbred Race Ends With Tight Finish at Aglounta

The rich three year old stakes race at Otakeng Aglounta covered one mile and five eighths with $17 000 to the winner. J Mart won aboard Bull Eye Accountant who led early then floundered in the stretch. Iron Water Pearl took the $10 000 Double Wix purse as Pete Pan and Superman placed.

Ambitious Banta Ray Silver Sue Joyner Seary Tocome Tramway Sieyon Lawrence Quickatride Agaiot Sioyan Lawre Heal J. 1 Brady J. Mart Wi Eocond Bulle Eye Accountant Julla Eye Wi J. BK. Madden Pete Pan Superman

Bartell Red Cross Drug Bore Promotes Fancy Caps

An unclear clipping markets fancy caps with bows and silk styles. Mentions Bartell Red Cross Drug Bore and tomorrow sales with colors and special con ton? factors. Limited legible facts and entities.

Bartell Red Cross Regal Nh

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