Long shots thrill Meadows as favorites stumble at carnival
At The Meadows yesterday a sea of long shots dominated the program with J. F. Donahue crooning the day’s surprise by winning the fourth race and breaking the track record for 1 1/4 miles. Jockey Sandy faced an indefinite suspension after a string of offbeat rides. Sophomore led early to win, while Jesse’s Jewel was the lone favorite to triumph, and Pickaway won easily after a rough start.
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J. F. Donahue
Dredkin
Arcourt
Bekernall
Red Bull
Fidges
Sandy
el Chihuahua
Peres
BI Tremor
Jack Adama
Ei Chihuahua
Vivant
Forest Rose
Jesse
Jewel
Eckersall
Josie
Bonquet
Harry Scott
Jose
Pickaway
Slats Davis Umpire Known for Diplomatic Calls in Baseball
J Ira Davis known as Slats Davis, famed as the only falibred Welsh umpire, has a reputation for avoiding trouble and keeping peace on the field. His long career began in 1904 with Salt Lake City in the Pacific Coast League, where an injury briefly interrupted his time with the team. He credits John J. McCloskey, then manager of Salt Lake, for promoting him to umpire and shaping a possible nationwide umpiring era.
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Star
CEFY
J. Ira Davis
Westing
Salt Lake City
John J. McCloskey
St. Louis Nationals
Salt Lake
United Ten
Bes
Meadow race betting notes stall with mixed results
Meadow records a day of varied bets and outcomes with multiple bookmakers and riders. Jockeys like Sandy face suspensions. Henry and Red Ball figure in close finishes. Frank Bain and Filly Bagatrom long-shot plays influence results as Pickaway and Joste's Jewel win or place. The Derby narrows to a two horse race between Stanley Fay and Gloria with many alternates listed.
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Joste
Jewel
Eckereau
Frank Bain
Eckersall
Stanley Fay
Gloria
Brookleaf
Smiley Corbett
Romanoff
Nebulosus
Adena
Thurbet
Supine
Early Tide
Gene Russell
Carmelina
College Widow
Boggs
Joe Nealon
Darlington
Tommy Ahearn
Hl Tremor
Hasty Agnes
Green Goods
Modern Elixirs and Electric Remedies Promoted
An unsigned ad touts electricity as Nature's medicine and vigor, claiming few drugs are worthwhile and urging readers to mail their address to receive a mailed check and information. It references pain relief via home remedies and a claimed promise of improved health through electric treatments, listing Hall OO at 1304 Meridian Ave, Seattle, Washington.
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Wufferee
Merond
Gotch to retire from wrestling after Houston show
The world champion Frank Gotch announces retirement after an exhibition in Houston with Herman Denda. He plans to return to Humboldt to live as a gentleman farmer and may stage a final event. Contenders like Roller challenge Gotch as the mantle passes to the next great grappler in America.
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W. W. Liggett
Frank Goteh
Hase
Houston
Texas
Herman Denda
Goteh
Humboldt
America
Dr. Roller
Carkeek
Weastegaard
Donne Laon
Farmer Tres
Fred Beell
Gotch
Roller
Seattle
Orient
Towa Fem
Fifth Rack-Cee Mile End Fifty Yards Race Result
Josie Newman won the race riding Jewell strong to finish first. The event featured long close quarters until the final furlong as Josie Newman edged to victory with Metiaketle Trained by HOS Newaes in the driving seat. Vancouver’s recent strong form noted with Nordyke, Wlannigan, and Myatt leading the pitching and bats as the Canucks push for a win.
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Josie's Jewel Growmens Teoerveae
Pee Pana
Harry Acott
Walker
Bannatyne
Weiser Ta
The
Eee
Lowenstein
Landr
Abinae Parker McDonnidy
Bertie
Ablerte
Kiyneh
Tye
Ginen
Josie Newman
HOS Newaes
Wen
Sree
Jewell
Yes
Dennatyne
Rickaw
Jackson
Josie
Flemming
Nudahek
Colbert
Calne
Pleiade
Hed Reynard
Witia
Mina
Pickaway
Tack Cleaners Ad Promises Social Discounts
Local ad from A. L. Hall at 1111 Firet Ave advertises social discounts on baseball items and related goods in bulk quantities.
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A. L. Hall
I Goods
Firet
Vancouver Canucks rout Seattle in a perplexing slugfest
Vancouver defeated Seattle 5 to 1 in a dramatic baseball game. Ernie Franklin struggled as Vancouver surged after an early Seattle lead, while Beak tle and Beatle contributed key hits. Franein exited after a mishap, and Hoyie delivered solid pitching as Vancouver’s offense clicked with timely hits and strong defense.
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Seattle
Ernie Franklin
Tim
Peandeton
Pugdate
Jevie
Savey End Wien
Rmier
Taney Hd
Fortier
Bennett
Canucks
Tell
Bes
Femet
RACING AT BUTTE REMINDS OF FAST TRACKS
Race results from Butte Montana with multiple events dominated by local entries. Hesuke Beaumont Victory leads a string of finishes with Shores Merene and Redmont also placing in various sprints and a mile race.
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Altte
Mont
Hesuke
Beaumont
Shores
Merene
John A. Mallon
Charterty Merond
Cedfather
Ty Beren Furton
Redmont
Dorn
O Nugent
Task Master
Contribution
Toné
Jiliette
Aquiline
Laglen Master of Jiu Jiten to Tour the United States
Leopold McLaglen, born in Hinton and famed as a world traveler, excels in the Japanese sport of jiu jiten. He tours the United States offering $20 to any man who can outlast him for 20 minutes. His exhibitions mix skill and a disciplined approach learned from his Japanese trainer.
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Lobang
Jin Fiten
Leopold McLaglen
Hinton
Globe Trotter
Lagien
United Stes
Gelewer
Beloheen
Wil
Sfekaegten
McLagren
Japan
Nerviest automobile driver Mathewson breaks records across mountains
E Linn Ma theween holds pacing records with a 55 minutes 43 145 seconds time for 50 miles and a 4 minutes 44 24 seconds five mile split on a half mile track. He then drove for Thomas in the New York to Paris Cheyenne to Ogden leg gaining time on rivals, and on Memorial Day completed the 320 mile Rocky Mountain endurance course in 9 hours 25 minutes 39 seconds, a feat many experts doubted possible.
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Star Special Service
Denver
E. Linn Matheween
Thomas
Montague Roberts
New York
Paris
Cheyenne
Mathewson
Ogden
Rocky Mountain
Kuna Park Natatorium Opens All Day and Evening
The Kuna Park Natatorium invites visitors to cool off in its swimming tank with hours spanning day into evening. Public access is encouraged through the facility’s extended schedule.
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Kuna Park
Pacific Coast Sports Roundup and Local Baseball
Rundown of Seattle teams and players with mixed fortunes. Franklin’s pitching struggles raise questions about his form after joining Seattle. Brock delivers a brutal knockout in a singing match in Los Angeles. Rube Vickers sparkles for Detroit, while Nippon Athletic Club challenges Pacific Meat at Woodland Park. Ballard Golden Guardians vs Emeralds set for Sunday. North Yakima Tigers crush Puget Sound forts 18 to 6.
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Nippon Athletic Club
Pacific Meat Co
Oadland Park
North Yakima
Tigers
Allentor
Puiret Sound Forts
Pitxesn
Monroe Sutera
Untitled fragment recalls a hotel aftermath after a rough incident
A garbled OCR fragment recalls a promising twirler and teammates leaving a hotel after a performance. An insult on the sidewalk led to a rough exchange, a jaw was waggled, and the crowd or bystanders noted the tension surrounding the event. Local names are unclear.
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Rob Vitel
Rey Fitzsimons
Seattle Optical Company Opens Temporary Local
The Seattle Optical Company established offices and quarters with the W. House near the old location and expects to be settled within weeks. They are ready to fulfill prescriptions promptly and will move as needed.
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Seattle Optical Co
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