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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1908
Page
2
London July 13. The great Olympic games begin amid crowded stadiums and intense anticipation. Athletes gather in track attire as organizers describe a vast venue with a 40,000 seat arena. The marathon is set for July 24 covering about 25 miles, with sports including swimming archery wrestling and cycling on a packed July schedule.
The report records a weather clear racing card with three year olds in events at 8 furlongs and 4 furlongs. Winners include Selina in the 8 furlongs and My Pal in the later mile race with Jocke and W Walker noted for training and driving roles. Burke and Archibald appear among horse names and owner connections are listed with placing details.
Red Walker starred by winning both handicaps on the day. Stanley Fay annexed the Tacoma Handicap worth 1476 dollars, while Centre Shot took the Kent Handicap at 475 dollars. Stanley Fay led early before prevail by a head with Loretta third as the field faded. The Kent Handicap record fell to Centre Shot at 1 05 and Sugarmaid took place with Burning Bush second.
Meadow s two year old Coaset nearly went over the outside fence on Saturday while racing at The Meadows. Rapid wener ran a fast race, Red Walker heads the winning owners with over $4,000, Stanley Fay and Centre Shot contributed most of it. Preen and Geo McNeil feature tales of northern racing, with Preen winning four straight and attracting top bets.
The Siwashes struggle in the cellar as Frick battles malaria fever and Frisk loses batting form. Terry McKane faces indefinite suspension for skipping a game. A big fight is teased for July 19 near Spokane with Abe Attell and Mid Sewer promoting the event. Harvard defeats Yale in Pleasaent Beach.
To view battleships the schedule lists CP boats leaving at 6:30, 7:30, 9:00 and 10:00 times plus 11:20, 1:15, 1:40, 2:00, 4:00, 4:30 and 6:20 p.m. Simdays show 7:30 p.m. departures.
Frayed notice advertises Hotel Harland offering hot and cold water in every room with free bath. Rates listed as 1801 See end at con Pine and upper per day.
The Beattle team faces a five week stretch with a home game yesterday at Woodland Park and away games at Aberdeen Spokane Tina and Butte. Most matchups are close with several promising contests, including a forthcoming five week period ending next Monday. CHICAGO HAS YOUNGEST BOY IN OLYMPIC GAMES. LONDON July 11 The youngest athlete at the Games is Charry Hebner a 16 year old from the Illinois Athletic Club Chicago. He is noted as a top aquatic prospect and has posted multiple sprint and 106 yard race wins earning inclusion on the Olympic team.
Round trip tickets for excursions to the East are on sale July 22 and 23, August 6, 7, 21 and 22. Oregon RER & Navigation Co. lists rates routes and reservations at Union Ticket Office 608 First Ave EB E Bilis general agent.
Seattle pitcher Milt Hinrich dazzled with speed and control allowing 10 hits but few clean. Vancouver jumped to a 6 6 tie and pulled ahead. Fortier hit a homer in the seventh as Vancouver and Seattle traded blows with late scoring by Hinrich and teammates.
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