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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1906
Page
2
Biwashes keep winning streaks as Portland grows weary of the constant victories. The team maintains momentum amid a string of successful performances and strong showings against top opponents.
Sunny July 23 trip leaves Pier 3 at 8 a m for a day outing to Puget Sound scenery. The magnificent steamer What com takes the whole family on a round trip for a dollar twenty five.
Fragmentary OCR text lacks coherent names dates places or events. Limited readable tokens mention Northwest and Spokane but no clear action outcome or entities to summarize.
Amateur featherweight champion Marty Baker draws world champion Frankie Nell for an August 7 clash at the Pacific Athletic Club. Baker will weigh in at catch weight and trains locally, while Nell also prepares nearby. Walsh of Moston declined to sign for a prior agreed bout with Nell after pursuit by promoter Max McCarey.
A paddock scene at the third race features George Durger saddling Libervale while a long haired bettor with a thick red book disputes the outcome and claims Libervale beats Glendenning. Durger dismisses the claim but vows to seek the bettor for more information as he considers other horses in his barn.
In a rough wagering session at the track, bettors including Mrs. Jack Bhannen and Alaska pitcher J. M. Hughes placed large sums on Libervale and other runners. Libervale, a four year old gelding by Libertine, finally broke through with a long odds win amid a day of sharp betting and mixed fortunes.
Libervale wins at The Meadows on Ladies Day defying Glendenning as the favorite. Sackfall also scores in the last race while Milver Bue leads early, with Silver Bue and Kilerd among the notable finishes. Glendenning and Libervale clash with Libervale edging clear by two lengths for place over Alice Carey. Dutiful wins fourth.
In Indianapolis a baseball game between the Indianapolis and Toledo teams of the American Association sparked an onlooker assault. After retiring to the bench in the ninth inning, first baseman Carr entered the stands and attacked a local attorney. He was arrested and released on bail.
The Star highlights wanteds as a quick way to find help employment real estate bargains and other needs. Readers are encouraged to use the classified style to seek assistance and locate opportunities.
NosTon July 7 The Longwood Cup semifinals narrowed to two matches with J Clothier facing BB Dewhurst and K M Behr of New Waren meeting F O Anderson of New York. The strongest match was Dewhurst versus Robt LeRoy of New York, a five set thriller cut short by a late restretch.
Flourish surged to second after leading early in the fourth. Hirdie P placed. Orehan, the favorite, faded to last as Watercure won the mile and a half race by two lengths from Iras. Jackfull led the test race, while Cabin could not catch the leaders. Statlion by Elton-Royal Mose is likely to race again, with breeding prospects promising and offers pending for its sale to owner Prank Staon.
A fragmented note from a Cincinnati paper discusses Charley Hall the Seattle pitcher and his uncertain status with the team. It hints at relief pitching plans, possible replacements for veteran relievers and the Reds need for stability in the pitching staff.
Dr H E Rowell plans a brief east stay next month as his horse fleet ships back for a long winter campaign. Jockey W McIntyre suffers a broken collar bone after a collision at Salem while California King wins five in a row at Hockingham Park. Charley McCa and Riley track incident ends with the young horseman released.
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