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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1906

Page

2

Rainier Handicap Delivers Close finishes at Punnyside Meeting

Yeoman led early in the Rainier Handicap before Punnyside tired, Christine A. surged from behind to win by three lengths. Hippocrates strong to place, Boloman faded while Belasco narrowly missed by a head. Races feature heavy betting and notable upsets on a Ladies Day card.

Alwys Hippocrates Yeoman Punnyside Puenyslde Boloman Christine A Fisher Boy Graham Rottou Homestead Horde Bead Wright Viona Matt Hogan Yellowstone Dusty Miller

Buy a Camera at Piper and Taft's

An old ad promotes purchasing cameras at Piper and Taft's 1034-26 Second Avenue with notes on Royal and Cramer plates, dark room supplies, and Cyko paper offered at very low prices. The copy references postcard song themes and vacation use but lacks clear event details.

Royal and Cramer Cyko

Turf Gossip on Meadows Races and Jockey Bets

Yesterday 11 entries drew slates for Ard Sena Club and Chicago Club meets at the Meadows. Urea and Native Son met again with Native Son leading. Yeoman showed improved speed. Boy cigar noted. Melirtide’s suspension ends and he will ride in the afternoon. Ladies optimistic for Joe, their favored jockey, to boost bets.

Fountain Finteh Belasco Col. Jewell Alretoh KBOC Ruste Nanon Bir Dougal Uttea Tony Faust Homestead Ard Sena Club Chicago Club Urea Son Melirtide Joe

Spectator antics mix with horses weights at Woodlands Handicap

A lively crowd on Ladies Day witnesses chatter and jokes as Arthur dons a polka hat gifted by the Gaekwar of Baroda. The Woodlands Handicap lineup lists weights for many runners including Ramiro 112 and Grace Bt. Clair 194, with Lawrence riding to win the previous two races.

Arthur Gaekwar Baroda Atlea Ramiro Orello Rousa Hamada Princessa Leal Red Bell Nappa John J. Mohr Katherine B Antigo Alta Boa Joe Harlan Albena Reba Dr. Kiemer Grace Bt. Clair Grace G Palemon L. ©. Ackerly Palry Street Calmar Tanana Yukon Lacey C Blanche Melitah May Amelia Gemmell Yankee Jim May L. N Mechiin Fred Mulholland Vyonity M Lata HH Walter Hekles Tony Faust Dominic Ares Virginia Lorraine

Bowling clash in Chehalis sets $100 purse on tap

Tomorrow night in Chehalis Andy Pawlasek champion bowler from Tecoma meets Keating Chehalla crack for a $100 purse in a close and exciting match. Earlier at Monarch Abebe Kandegraber and Newman of Anacortes defeated Sheffer and Charles of Seattle in a four game contest. Davie faltered late losing the 4 seven pin match for Beattle. Herman Schibush rolled 974 for high score of the summer at Bie marck alleys. Hambourg Belle won the Brighton Mile on day one beating Whimeiea and Plip Flap.

Chehalis Andy Pawlasek Tecoma Keating Chehalla Abeve Kandegraber Newman Anacortes Sheffer Charles Seattle Davie Beattle Hambourg Belle Brighton Brighton Head Whimeiea Plip Flap

The Busy Mental Role of a Catcher Says Veteran Pirate

Veteran Bitpure Pirates catcher Mernle Peits describes the catcher as the busiest man on a team. He must read every play and anticipate attempts to steal or advance, guiding pitchers and exploiting opponents weaknesses while staying calm under pressure.

Mernle Peits Bitpure Pirates Alana

Promoter Talks Tough on McGovern Britt Bout

The article reports on Terry McGovern and Benny Britt fight talks driven by promoters and wires from Joe Humphries. Promoters demand guarantees including £10,000 for McGovern plus travel expenses and a no-decision rule. Humphries questions the feasibility and hints at regional financial interests and possible future discussions.

Flan Francisco Terry McGovern Joe Humphries Wil McGovern Hivitt Humphries Pritt Terry Mysterior McGovern Wee Arry Corbett Haa

Travis Wins First Round in Windy Golf Trophy

In Englewood New Jersey on July 12 the amateur golf championship began with 36 holes. Walter J. Travie shot 152 to lead. Jerome Daan second at 155. C K Hart 158. H Chandler Kaan 158. T B Lippy 187. Other scores included Park Wright 174 and Dwight Partridge 162. Twenty two qualifiers advance to a playoff for the title.

Englewood N. J Walter J. Travie Jerome D Aan C. K. Khart H. Chandler Kaan Lippy Te Rattle Park Wright G. T. Brokaw OG. Ross HH. Mo ‘Sweeney Howard Gee Dwight Partridge R. B. Case Douglas Laird

Brown Plumbing Co At 221 Pine St Seeks Work Promises More

Small ad notes G. R. Brown Plumbing Co offers plumbing services at 221 Pine Street with two phones listed and hints that good work leads to future opportunities.

Brown Plumbing Co Pines

Long Lang aims for boxing success in Everett bout

Louie Lang arrives from Sacramento and heads to Everett with Biddy Bishop to train for a 26 round bout against Johan Crowe. Lang, weighing 196 pounds, says he feels stronger than ever and expects to beat Crowe and later box Kadie Hanlon or Fight Dick Hyland. Bishop predicts Lang will rise quickly if he returns to top form.

Louie Lang Sacramento Everett Biddy Wishop Loule Johan Crowe Long Crowe Kadie Hanlon Dick Hyland Manion Hyland Johnny Crowe Cent Tve Bower Oakland Biddy Bishop Bishop

Mellody Knocks Out Lewis To Claim Welter Crown

Honey Mellody delivered a third round knockout against Willie Lewis in Boston to clinch the white welterweight title. Critics differ on details but agree Mellody finished the fight with a decisive blow, earning the victory and credit for the win.

Honey Mellody Boston Willie Lewis New York Vielonaly Mellody Lewis Bat Honey Wille Lewis Garden of Dreams Hie Croagy Beaton Ewing

Portland Beats Beattie 2 to 1 In Second Game

Portland won 2 to 1 as Califf pitched a four hitter for the beat. Over Jones hit a three bagger to drive in three runs and give Portland the edge. Beattie scored five runs off Califf but could not overcome the Portland pitching. A bench brawl between Linter and Eddie Householder led to both players being ejected.

Portland Beattie Callff Hiwaahen Ovear Jones Califfa Linter Portand Eddie Householder

Pacific Coast League Baseball Notes From A Fragment

A garbled OCR segment lists teams and figures from Pacific Coast League action. Mentions include Hoddes, Hodes, Hackett, Myers, Koel, and Northwestern as well as umpires Lerch and Higginbotham, with scattered player names and affiliations, suggesting a brief league summary or box notes.

Northwest Beale dance beat night advertised

A brief notice invites locals to enjoy several hours of dancing on the beat in the Northwest area. The event promises lively music and a fun atmosphere for attendees seeking an evening of movement and rhythm.

Northwest

Passing Commer in First Round Tennis Championship

May Button of California defeated Reuben Hunt of Georgia in straight sets 6-3 6-0 6-0 to advance in the first round of the southern Santa Ga title. Hal Chase is mentioned as likely a batter next season while Washington and Honest John are noted in tangential terms about team management and internal tensions.

May Button Calif Reuben Hunt Santa Hal Chase Washington Long Chase John The

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