Long Shots Win at the Meadows Amid Wind and Rain
Rain and wind made racing tough at the Meadows but a large crowd enjoyed upsets and strong handlers. Miss Worth and Tavora surprised odds, Stanley Fay led all the way to win the Headard Handicap, Tavora prevailed over Fern L. and All Alone, and Laura Clay dominated the last race while Emma G. disappointed as favorite.
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All Alone
Nagagam
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Battling Nelson Faces Prank Birthday Party Pileup
In San Francisco on July 16 Battling Nelson angrily reacts to hundreds of fake invitations flooding his birthday dinner at the Fairmont. Guests arrived with letters and signatures unknown to him as a practical joke spreads and triggers potential trouble.
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Racing at Butte results from yesterday
United Press reports yesterday’s racing at Butte with five furlongs races led by Black Domino and Zoe Young, plus Rake, Salvage, Zella G and Kiamosha II taking wins in subsequent events. Times listed for several heats indicate close finishes and strong showings by multiple horses.
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Athgold
Pive
Rake
Addie Hawkins
Marian Louise
Salvage
Hap- Canons
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Balerian
Kiamosha II
Unclear Race Finish at Six Furlongs La Gloria Wins
The results show La Gloria first, Booger Red second, Sam Harber third in a six furlong race. Time recorded 1:14. The second race time noted as 1:43 with Benvolio placing second and Duchess of Mon tabello third.
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la Gloria
Booger Red
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Meadowes Racing Notes Show Busy Day at Paddock
Fred Tent sold for 1900 after a long bid by H R Schaffer. Misa Worth and Laura Clay caused upset prices with 80 to 1 and 7 to 1 shifts. Jockeys sanctioned for misbehavior. Elizabeth F. badly cut and unlikely to race again. Bookmakers faced losses. instant rapid betting and diverse odds marked a fast, rain-slicked Meadowlands card. Sammy Sweet praised as top apprentice with wins in Oakland and New York circuit.
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Fain
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Johnny Hayes
Sammy Sweet
Doc Rowell
Oakland
New York
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Hightail Race Day at Kilwerth Oaks
Jockeys and horses contest a track card led by winners in multiple heats. Cobleshitt and Wedding deliver swift finishes while Cobleskiil and Leura challenge in pursuit, with Avontelips and Alone among notable entrants. Trainer notes highlight close finishes and speedy early runs as crowds watch the Fourth to Sixth races.
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Aden
Kirkland Leads Wilson in Handicap Pool Showdown
George Kirkland of San Francisco won the first round against John Watson of Beattie at the Brown and Hulen billiard parlor. The score stood Kirkland 181 Wilson 176 with Kirkland needing 356 to Wilsons 300. A large crowd watched as deriant play highlighted the match and the final round was set for tonight.
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San Francisco
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Beattie
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Wilson
Seattle Beats Vancouver in One-Sided Baseball Clash
Seattle walloped Vancouver 10 to 3 after a seventh-inning homer by Pus Bennett. Hayes pitched well for Dagdale's squad while Hickey started for Vancouver. Fortier's error and Plannigan's timely hits kept Vancouver in reach before Seattle pulled clear late.
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Ambiguous Sports Card Snippet Shows Scattered Scores
Reading lists scattered results from multiple games with unclear teams and dates. The fragment mentions players Bennett Hickey Hayes and Devlen, plus cities Washington Philadelphia Detroit New York Cleveland and times like 86 minutes. The text is partially legible and lacks coherent context or final outcomes.
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Hayes
Rune
Wie
Pune
Devlen
Prary
Apollos Seek Sunday Game With Seattle Amateur Team
The Apollos aim to arrange a Sunday game against a capable amateur team near Seattle. Contact 427 Terry Ave N or phone Main 2917, C. A. Parka, manager.
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McKunee to Miss Games as Typhoid Strikes Team
Terry McKunee may miss weeks with illness as Typhoid fever spreads among players and staff while Mint Frick remains sidelined. The Speedway Club elected officers O C McGilyra president J L Lynch vice president Eric C Brown secretary and J K Redward treasurer as about 20 horsemen attended. A matinee is planned next Saturday and Fort Worden’s team defeated Port Townsend 7 to 4 in a fast game marked by soldier errors.
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J. L. Lynch
Eri. C. Brown
J. K. Redward
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Tigers
May Call Off The Gans Nelson Fight
Rail executives refuse to run Labor Day excursions to Ely, likely canceling the Gans Nelson bout. Packey McFarland hopes to fight Nelson here September 9 if postponed, while a Goldfield bout on the same date is planned. Tex Rickard has not commented. MacFarland’s manager predicts an easy win, though fans doubt a walkover.
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Packey McFarland
Nelson
Goldfield
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Harry Gilmore
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Seattle boxing notes and fevered bets in 1905
The report highlights lingering interest in a lightweight bout with bets of 260 dollars at ringside and a target weight of 16 pounds while Seattle’s sports scene shows a last place push and kennel chatter from Butte with Tonking owning a top Seattle kennels.
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Butte
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