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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1906

Page

2

Everett Handicap at Meadows Ends In Tight Finish

Stilicho narrowly defeats Christine A by a nose in the Everett Handicap over a mile eighth. Florence Fonso finished third as Hippocrates faded in the stretch. The race set a track record 1:52 34. Ruby upset Misty's Pride in race five while Katie Bell rallied to beat Dr Rowell. The Huguenot led a late pace and won the final race as the favorite.

Meadows Stilicho Christine A Florence Fonno Dusty Miller Florence Musty Hippocrates Rightful Hipporites Stine A Himelf Bulicho Mia Florence Fonso Ruby Miety Pride Katie Bell Dr. Rowell Katie Lidervale Sea Sick B.C. Ruate Gray Milly Mortague Sula H Yankee Jim Aioe Tar Misty Ceverty Palenee Miles Everett Mandi Tistetne Ohoe Mart Geet Wee Baker City Andrew Aegergee reeSane

Watercure wins place ahead of Mies May Bowdleh in tight race

Watercure led all the way and finished two lengths ahead of Mies May Bowdleh after an interference. Maasa faded to fourth while Gateway showed little in a dull event. Track officials planned Derby Day souvenir distribution for Ladies Day with strong attendance anticipated.

Watercure Mies May Bowdleh Maasa Gateway

Turf Gossip at Meadows Promises Derby-Impact Racing

Reports from the Meadows detail brisk selling, including J B Fite gelling HOS at a high price and Mason claimed by T A Davies for 1100. Doudlet’s odds shifted as a strong Derby talk grows around Fulletta with jockey Joe Meltride. Ivy Powell, Seattle Derby veteran, joins the Meadows scene amid provincial riding moves.

Ivy Powell Horatine Seattle the Meadows A. Powell Shorty Royalty

Promising Derby Colt Davis Breaks Down Before Start

A noted Derby hopeful, promising colt Davis breaks down and cannot start. Vancouver sports led by Jack McPherson cheer Katie Rell’s win as Massa is ridden by an unknown stable boy, while Melita suffers injury and Meliride faces short-term suspension for post behavior.

Gov. Davis

Races Recorded in Star Form Chart 1996 Session

A fragmentary racing listing from 1996 shows races labeled second and sixth with details on track conditions and distances. Entries mention four year olds and upward, selling races, and purses around 169,014 dollars. Names and precise terms are garbled, but the structure indicates a standard horse racing program page with elapsed times and stakes.

Blue Ribbon Shooter Wins Grand American Handicap

F B Rogers of St. Louis won the grand American handicap at Indianapolis in a field of 255, breaking 94 targets from the 11 yard line amid strong wind. Runners up Geo Roll and Geo F Lyon, both Oltiots shooters, tied for second with 92. Rogers won the grand event on his first entry.

Indianapolis Ind F. B. Rogers St. Louis Rogers Geo. Roll Geo. F. Lyon Oltiots

Dusky Gent Shocks Holly In Wild Exhibition Bout

Report from the Holly arena describes a rough sparring match where a coal black stranger resembling Joe Wolcott fought Holly. The visitor, later identified as Williams from East India, floored Holly twice and again before Holly claimed victory with a fourth round knockout despite scattered abrasions. The crowd watched a tense display as names Morrison Grest Keen discussed key roles for a Gana fight undercard.

Holly Stranger Philadelphia Williams Billy Wiard

Port Orchard Row Boat Trips From Seattle to Pleasant Beach

Boats leave Pier 2 at 6:20 8:30 10:20 a m and 1:15 2:30 4:30 p m for round trips of 50e. Enjoy port scenery mountains valleys rivers and salty air with family outings between Seattle and Pleasant Beach.

America Port Orchard Row Seattle Pleasant Beach Pier 2

Real Old Timers Hold Grudge Against Young Players

Veteran players resent drafts as newcomers enter the league and threaten established men. Jesse Tannehill recalls his 1891 debut with Cincinnati and the cold reception from old timers. He explains the need to prove oneself quickly and endure harsh treatment, noting the first months are the hardest in the big leagues.

Jesse Tannehuil Cincinnati Medland Jease Jareen Pittebarg

Pugs Train for Everett Boxing Showdown

Everett July 19 Jack Sullivan the local club matchmaker reports Johnny Crowe and Louie Long in top condition for a rattling contest next Tuesday night. Both men are ready to battle with $109 posted guarantees to make weight at 130 pounds and weigh in at 3 p m on fight day. Bert Murphy and Biddy Bishop plan to select a referee tomorrow evening.

Everett Wash Jack Sullivan Johnny Crowe Louie Long Sullivan Long Crowe Bert Murphy Biddy Bishop

Thieves Take Copper Sheathing From New Cathedral

Night theft nets 90 pounds of copper from the cathedral building project valued at 15 dollars. Police investigate the break in and review nearby surveillance footage for leads.

Fine Idea 10 Play in Dark Persistent Hoodoo

Chester L Nevin writes to the Sporting Editor about the Fine Idea 10 play in dark and persistent hoodoo. The Commercial Club meets delegates from Commercial Club statewide at 2 PM today and holds a smoker at 8 PM tonight. Members urged to attend.

Fine Idea Chester L. Nevin Sporting Editor the Star Commercial Club W. R. Williams Leer

Repeated Defeats mark Seattle Ball Loss to Webfoots

Rusty Hall laments another 15 to 1 defeat at Recreation Park as Portland Webfoots overwhelm Seattle. Eavick, star pitcher for the Giants, dominates, while Rube Vickers is bested. Paddy Welch closes with four strikeouts in three innings, highlighting Seattle’s uneven play.

Rusty Hall Recreation Park Beereeard Willie Portland Eavick Larry Melaen Saya Red Man Rube Vickers Rube Jeffries Gianta Russ Paddy Welch Monroe Paddy Seattle Matty Blankenship Btreib Siwashea

Unclear OCR Text Summary

The readable fragment mentions names such as Bod Ma and Murter with references to candete and broker. The text is too garbled to determine a coherent event or facts, but it preserves names and possible roles. No clear dates or locations emerge.

City council debates Cedar River excursion plan

The Pacific Coast League and American League were mentioned as context for a proposed city council trip. A resolution adopted at night, urged by Councilman Hurter and others, set a weekend excursion to the Cedar River watershed. Officials announced that current water conditions will not cancel the trip.

Bere Cedar River Hurteral

Thompson Appears Before Judge on House of Ill Fame Charge

Gilatys Thompson appeared before Justice Gordon yesterday afternoon charged with keeping a house of ill fame at Gr. She was allowed to go with conditions. the text mentions removing old items and a Pantoriam 1048 detail, though the exact meanings are unclear in the OCR.

Gilatys Thompson Justice Gordon Yester Ernoon

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