The Mist Wins Feature at Mead Racecourse
The Mist captured the Skykomish Handicap at seven furlongs with Ross mare leading from early, winning by two lengths over Sugarmaid while Tony Faust faded to third. Taxer surged to victory in the third race for W T Anderson, edging My Bouquet by a length as Harmable trailed. Two afternoon favorites Force and Darlington won as well.
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Mead
Tony Faust
Hildreth
Sugarmaid
the Mist
Green Sea
Gloria
Naval
Armaid
Ross
W. T. Anderson
Anderson
Taxer
Battling Webster and Burley Sign Up For 20 Round Fight
Battling Webster and Nick Burley have signed articles for a twenty round bout at Bay View park in Milltown Washington with a side bet of 100 dollars. The winner will take 76 percent of gate receipts and the loser 25 percent. Webster has fought notable northwest opponents and Burley is well known in Seattle and the northwest. Both will begin training immediately.
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Battling Webster
Nick Burley
Bay View Park
Milltown
Wash
Northwest
Black Demon Ballard
Kid Wolfe
Mount
Meadows Prize Fight Night Sparks Betting Frenzy
In San Francisco July night action, Taxer upset odds to win a freshman race while Meantime Mint and Pensea stumble at barriers. Jockeys Gargan and White linger in the money, Pat McMahon loses ground as Metlakatia surges late. Stanley vs Kelly headlines a 20 round title bout with sold out Coliseum, Blue Dan facing Peterson in preliminary.
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Pat McMahon
Matt Ries
Ries
Metlakatia
Pat
Hughey Jones
Ban Francisco
Ole Stanley
Ketehel
Papke
Milwaukee
Shore
Hugo Kelly
Michigan
Blue Dan
Navy Boy
George Peterson
Kirkland Fights Back to Beat Nay in Tight Pool Match
George Kirkland edged Nay 100 to 68 in a tough night match at the Auditorium on Fourth Ave. Nay opened with a 16 ball run and led until the ninth frame before Kirkland leveraged experience to pull ahead. Tonight Kirkland faces J. H. Hughes, University of Washington champion, for 176.
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Chappy Nay
George Kirkland
Auditorium
Nay
Kirkland
J. H. Hughes
University of Washington
Seattle Wins Third Straight Game
Seattle dominated the Miner team as Farry Hend led Beattie’s victory with sharp pitching. The Moir fomming jam shrieks inspired a 6 to 1 win, with Hend striking out seven and allowing five safeties. Rush received solid support while the Biwashes produced timely hits, especially Thomas’s power in the fourth and seventh innings.
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Farry Hend
Beattie
Harry
Star Form Chart Battt Race Summary From July 30 1908
The report covers a six furlong race for three year olds and up at a track with horses from owners such as Mise banks and Breslem Meiliy. Jockeys including W Kelly and others rode, with W Gabriel training one entry. Won easily after an early break, with second place and show positions noted and a dramatic finish as Pert challenged the winner late.
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Noree
Mise Banks
Allenditene
Breslem
Meiliy
Falnrana
Wieona Caven
Kelly
Sheek
Gabriel
Hey Field
Clery
Harris
Ifonreiber
Ben
Wiener
Vane Fe
Pin
Jocker
Prince Nap
Orertana
Ein Turiongs
Peper Witenes
Faust
C Muliholl
Towart
Jock W. Ketty
Wilteon
Utton
Pete
Newman
Walsh
Walker
Bullivan
Morgan
Deresa
Sutton
Retta Pireteh
Josie
Tng
Clacy
Dove Behar
Hallie
Hayes
Endlee
McKennip
Klara
Jackson
Marpesen
Kid Krant to Fist 15 Rounds with Kid Howell
Kid Krant left for Port Townsend with trainer Chick Hudson to begin work for an August 14 15 round bout at 142 pounds. The match was postponed from August 11 due to the Eagles convention in town. Howell is in good condition after a recent bout with Morris Thompson. Dr McGregor resumes practice at 603 American Bank Bidg.
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Kid Krant
Port Townsend
Port Townsend Ring Draw Ends Bout With Frayed Hopes
Fight fans in Port Townsend witnessed a ten round draw between two local contenders. Officials declared the affair a near even match as the crowd hissed and rim-side chatter grew loud. No knockout occurred and both boxers left the ring with equal scores amid a tense, unresolved finish.
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North Yakima
P Melntyre Ty
Port Townsend
Thomas Car Triumphs In Long Race To Frontiers
The article highlights a victorious long distance effort by a New York competitor reaching the French border and triumphing over 13 000 miles in a grueling event. Mention of Spokane's tight game and Vancouver’s pace follows, with Ketchel noted as a standout performer and a scheduled meeting to discuss a potential fight.
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Thomas
New York
Artests
International Schuster
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Red” Walker
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Ee Ee A
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Trocaderm Theat
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the Meadows
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