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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1907
Page
2
In NE league standings St. Louis sits at 19 wins 49 losses for a 21 percent pace. Vancouver shows 18 wins and 62 losses with a 225 average, signaling a real contest for last place. Meantime locals visit Meadows betting on ponies while Miners eye a Vancouver series win and a new outfielder joins Ledford’s squad.
The Star racing expert Refuges scored a remarkable feat at The Meadows yesterday by selecting the first five winners at good betting prices none below 2 to 1. Winners listed with prices include Charlotte B 4 to 1 Hirtle 6 to 1 Sweannah 4 to 1 Martinman 2 to 1 Funnyside 5 to 2.
Three favorites and three second choices won at the Meadows yesterday afternoon. Charlotte B. led early and won, with two long shots Star of Texas and St. Doreen placing second. Martinmas, initially a second choice, drifted to favorite late and won the fourth race, while Hirtle upset in the second. Storma, Susannah, Duke of Orleans, Alta Spa also featured strong performances, and Gateway edged Nattie Bumppo in a tight finish to cap the card. Joe Coyne faded from 2 to 1 to finish out of the money.
The Grotto Ke Schelle opens the Innovation Grotto at the corner of and Cherry featuring an afternoon program with notable singing talent for patrons.
After the fifth race G W Robinson claimed Avontellus from G Durker for 650 dollars. Johnny Bilac joins Meadows riding lineup with trainer W Hughes arriving for engagements. Helgerson, famed rider, returns likely to ride today on The Picket’s American Derby connection. Werley brings Redwood II, Huszah and Tancred Otto Hink for season betting. A plunge on Rose H failed to pay as Nattie Bumppo clockers bet on the final race but the horse fell short.
This afternoon at 3 30 the Cubs and the Tribe of Quinn will crowd bats at Dog's park and the fans may see the local bunch at work. The Spokane Sharps are playing fine ball and a great series should unfold.
Prof. Alexander Bell arrives at his Halifax summer home and reveals plans to demonstrate practical aerial navigation with manned kites by autumn. He has spent years experimenting with kite designs to carry a person into the air while expecting a August demonstration.
Director B C Hughes proposes hiring an athletic director for grammar grades to structure boys athletics. Currently volunteer instructors train students aged six to twelve without pay. Hughes argues paid instruction is needed, with Readek as assistant football coach to strengthen Chicago’s team prospects.
Mrs Topperwein, a renowned woman marksman of the United States, speaks of her love for clay targets and her family. She notes she never attends a tournament without her husband, and sometimes leaves her young child for a week. She has competed in a national rifle meet and shot 200 700 and 600 yards, with a high score of 123 straight with a shotgun and nine other 100 straight runs.
Arthur Murphy of 505 Pike Ave wins a championship medal from the American Kennel Club for his Scotch collie Gallant. Gallant, sired by Pacemaker Jr with Queen of Diamonds as dam, earned points at Seattle and Portland shows over the past two years, needing ten or more points for the medal as 200 dogs or more must be on exhibit for three points.
Alin of Sedro-Woolley writes The Star proposing a rematch with Charles KB Franklin of Seattle. He explains he was out of condition and hurt in the second bout, offers to cover sides, and bets Dr Roller and Franklin may agree. Alin states his weight at 176 pounds.
The Salmon Day Improvement club plans a protest to the school board over the discontinuance of the high school at Hallard. The group argues keeping the school is essential for community education and local needs.
For information apply to Geo Bugler Star office old library building botenen and 11 in the morning and till 8 in the afternoon Initiation KR paid by Engler.
Admiral Baron Gombey Yama moto and his party left Seattle at daylight today on the Tango Maru bound for Yokohama. Judge Thomas Burke Jude C. Hi Hanford Samuel Hu and J. D. Parrett were among visitors who paid respects yesterday afternoon. The admiral and party enjoyed an automobile tour of the city and a dinner with the Japanese consul before boarding.
Able Landis of Nashville has compiled figures showing Seattle holds the lowest mortality rate among Northwest cities. The tabulations were prepared for the Woodmen of the World committee on rates for insurance purposes.
A military visit to Bremerton is planned with ships Nebraska Oregon Wisconsin Chicago Boston Albany Philadelphia Nipsic and a great drydock. Boats depart Vier 2 at 6 30 and 8 30 am and later at 10 am cad 10m.
Washington notes a string of thefts from Uncle Sam totaling 297000 over a year. A young man faced trial and was acquitted as the hunt widens. A thief in Chicago dropped a 4000 bundle discovered in a waste basket, deepening the mystery and prompting a full secret service probe.
Chicago mayor Busse backs racing as financially beneficial for the city while urging betting restrictions. A boy fell from a telegraph pole while watching a game and was electrocuted. Ellie Wilkinson plans a Sunday bout in New Dr. Lee St. The country’s ball clubs lost about 300000 this season due to poor play. Pitcher Mike Lynch of the Pirates was released and returned to Boston to study law.
Olympia July 23. Adjutant Gen Ortin Hamilton issued orders in which Gov Mead commends the guard for the recent encampment. Maj A W named aide lieutenant colonel and Datlam Jr promoted to major secretary and assistant general.
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