Racing at Meadows Opens Summer Meeting Card Of Six Races
The King County Fair association summer meeting at the Meadows starts this afternoon with six races on the card. The Opening Handicap features nine runners in a hot contest likely to attract strong bets on Sugarmaid and Entre Nous, with notable interest from owners Scotty Ferguson and Matt Ries.
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King County Fair Association
Sugarmaid
Entre Nous
Scotty” Ferguson
Matt Ries
Entre
Seattle Racing Season Promises Record Breakers
Residents praise new track leadership with Martin Nathanson as handicapper and Richard Dwyer as top starter. Meadows track in Seattle aims for record breaking performances as standout horses converge and poolsellers end their presence. Seattle defeats Tacoma 7 to 6 with late scoring surge and key hits by McKune Cahill and Allen shines on mound.
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Nous
Seattle
Martin Nathanson
Afi
Oakland
Cal
E. C. Hopper
Nathanson
Robert Leighton
Richard Dwyer
Dwyer
Jake Holtman
Oaakland
Chicago
Windy City
Duwamish
United Press
Tacoma
Wash
Mike Rutter
Tike
Allen
Martinke
Lynch
Burnett
Graham
Tigers
Lasal
Hammond
Butler
McKune
Cahill
Track management aims to curb betting by women at Meadows
The article notes efforts to deter betting among women at track events. It mentions that attendees will be greeted with a simple ceremony and admitted promptly. It praises the current season as exceptionally bright and of high class sport at the Meadows.
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Jeffries
Fite
Fitz
Roller
Jim Jeffries
Unclear sports notes from multiple cities and games
Fragmentary report describes various basketball or baseball events with teams including New York and Chicago. Mentions scores like two to two and a rain delay affecting games in Detroit and Cleveland with references to Washington. Names and places are incomplete or garbled.
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Chicago
New York
Cleveland
Odds Change on Nelson Gans Go
Betting odds shift in the Nelson Gans boxing bout set for July 4. Gans is listed as a 10 to 7 favorite over Dane Nelson with wagers uneven, and expectations grow for a 10 to 2 odds on fight day. Both camps sparingly train as they save energy for the final week. Also notes steamer Monticello schedules from the U S Navy Yard route through Flyer dock with multiple daily departures.
Don Mits Monday Fight Fans Bet Heavy In Seattle
Dick Cullen and Kid Seater near weight and ready for their Monday night bout. Seater favored by Spokane bettors while Cullen pockets $150 wagered on himself. If tied after twenty five rounds, referee orders five more. Yosemite steamer departs pier No 6 at o'clock.
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Dick Cullen
Kid Seater
Seattle
Beither
Spokane
Sealer
Cullen
Scaler
Johnate Reid
Yosemite
Pier No. 6
No Racing At Denver Ends Season Hope
In Denver on June 26 officials announced no races at Overland Park yesterday or today and unlikely for the season. Police were ordered to arrest race wagers and bookies avoid the deter mined enforcement. An appeal challenged Judge Carlton M. Biles ruling that racetrack gambling is a crime, while Judge Mine stayed the writ dismissal but allowed police to proceed without writs, with predictions that racing there is permanently killed.
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Denver
Overland Park Yeater
Carlton M. Biles
Whitney Gardner Betting Heavy at San Francisco Fight
Betting on the welterweight bout between Kyle Whitney and Jimmy Gardner at the Coliseum is heavy with even money on both fighters. Gardner appears likely to be favored ringside at 10 to 8 as the bout nears a week from tonight.
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United Press
San Ncisco
Kyle Whitney
Jimmy Gardner
Whitney
Gardner
Indians Trounced by Vancouver 8 to 3 in Spokane
Vancouver defeated Spokane 8 to 3 as Galaski started for the Indians and Hall shut them down after three hits. Mackin’s errors led to three runs while Spokane’s offense mustered only eight hits in the last three games. Hall received solid outfield support in a quiet Spokane batting outing.
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Spokane
Wash
Vancouver
Galaski
Indians
Canucks
Mackin
Hall
Notice to Water Consumers in Third Collection District
Fixed rates in the Third Collection District are due and payable at 115 Prefontaine Place during June for June July and August. If not paid before July 1 1908 a fine of 50 cents will be imposed. The Third District includes all the city north of West Galer Galer and East Galer Streets Meter rates payable monthly.
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Prefontaine Place
Weat Galer
Galer
East Galer Streets
Lanky Bob Demonstrates Techniques With Dr Roller
In a mural studio bout Lanky Bob and Dr Roller sparred for about eleven minutes. Fitz demonstrated a left shift and various blocks while Roller tried to close in. The event ended with mutual respect and Roller acknowledging Fitz’s skill and teaching.
Thie Talk and Local Baseball Matches Highlight Tacoma News
Under Tom Melon management smooth running of eventful night at the G A C. Golden Garden of Hallard to face Yakima Sheep Co tomorrow at Hallard ball park. Laurels meet Latena Comets at Woodland Park. Bal lard hike vs Olympia Hike at Olympia.
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Tom Melon
Golden Garden
Hallard
Yakima Sheep Co
Laurels
Latena Comets
Woodland Park
Ballard
Olympia
World champion Gotch to Rome Roller in Seattle match
Frank Gotch arrives in Seattle renewing interest in the Dreamland rink roller gotch match set for July 1. Local fans debate whether Roller will throw Gotch, noting Roller’s improvement since losing two years ago and Gotch’s recent victory over Hackenschmidt. The Seattle grappler has never been thrown, promising a heart breaking contest if Gotch defeats him.
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Frank Goteh
Seattle
Han
Dreamland Rink
Roller
Gotch
Goteh
Hackenschmidt
The Squeezed Fist of Hob Fitzsimmons in Ring Tales
The piece recalls Hob Fitzsimmons and Jim Corbett amid rumors and reminiscences of their era. It recounts Fitzsimmons playful bravado and battle memories including a 1896 Philadelphia incident, a failed deposit refund, and Fitzsimmons later feuds with Corbett, culminating in a sharp verbal confrontation and a coveted return of spiteful jabs.
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Hob Fitzsimmons
Jim Corbett
Bob
Jim
Green's Hotel
Philadelphia
Fite
Min nesota football captain shoots self in jealousy tragedy
Ney Dunne, Minnesota captain of the football team, fatally shot himself last Monday following a jealousy incident over a girl at a dance. Dunne, a three year team member and film back, was described as steady and conscientious. Also noted: Tommy Furnes as Apollo of the modern prize ring and Billy Rhodes, a middleweight who recently lost to Vernon Austin in Port Arthur Canada.
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Gat Ney Dunne
Minnesota
Dunne
Tommy Furnes
Apollo
Tommy
Withal Tomaso
Jake
Prince Albert
Billy Rhodes
Joe Walcott
Bil Papke
Wednday
Vernon Austin
Port Arthur
Can
Rhodes
Austin
Kid Scaler to Fight Thompson in Spokane Bout
Kid Scaler of Spokane will meet Mau rice Thompson of Butte in a six round fight at Spokane on June 26. A six round preliminary features Gene Sullivan of Butte against Louis Orsie of Spokane plus several more preliminaries at the Coeur d Alene theatre. Advance ticket sales are strong and the card promises a worthwhile show.
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Kid Scaler
Spokane
Maurice Thompson
Butte
Gene Sullivan
Louis Orsie
Coeur d'Alene
Bookmakers to Back Arcadia Track Meeting in Seattle Debut
The United States and Arcadia race track part owner plan to place bets in Seattle marking his first visit to the city. Breeder owner bookmaker At Behreiber intends to arrive later in the season to set a book. Jockeys to ride include Mil ler now in New York and a line of riders from Oskland. Eddie Lynch arrived from Patchorne stables to ride this summer and can weigh 102 pounds.
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United States
Arcadia Race Track
Seattle
Darney Schreiber
Behreiber
Oskland
Walter Miller
New York
Walsh
Bettie
Seoville
Mentry
Sandy
W. Kiley
Harris
C. Sullivan
Gar Xan
Lynch
W. Kelly
W. McIntyre
Huxton
Alarie
J. Carroll
Eddie Lynch
Patchorne Stabie
Umpire forfeits Aberdeen Butte game after rows at home plate
Umpire Black forfeited the Aberdeen versus Butte game 9–0 to the Miners after a dispute at home plate. The actual score at the time was Butte 7 Aberdeen 5 with the forfeit declared for delay and protests from Aberdeen and manager Brown. Harkness pitched well for Butte, fanning 11.
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Black
Aberdeen
Hutte
Miners
Tutte
Kriets
Bennett
Campbell
Spencer
Ross
Hos
Starkell
Hlack
Brown
Butte
Harkness
Atlantic Meet at Navy Yard Draws Daily Visits
Open to visitors every day the Atlantic Meet will be held at the navy yard with the battleship Rhode Island in dry dock. Boats leave Pier 2 at the foot of Yester Way ten times daily with a round trip fare of 50 cents.
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Navy Yard
Rhode Island
Pier 2
Yester Way
Local match report with scattered names and scores
Fragmented report notes a game where the pit team held Wek Cats to seven and Blarkell scored ten. Mentions Hutte Aberacen and an event in the afternoon in May, but details and places are unclear.
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Hutte
Aberacen
Atali
Jockey Rettig Heads Five Mounts at Meadows Card
Jockey Herman Rettig, noted for success at Oakland, is poised for a busy day with five mounts at The Meadows. Bookmaker Nelson Jones, famed for a £20,000 winter win at Oakland, returns to operate during the forthcoming meeting. George Rose remains among the sport's leading bookmakers.
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Herman Rettig
Oakland
Nelson Jones
Jones
Seattle
Family Hotel Ad Promises Modern Comforts in City
An old advertisement touts a family hotel in the city center offering steam heat electric light hot and cold water in every room private baths and free telephone service.
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Harland
Notable Seattle Hotel and Business Listings at Central Corner
A fragmented notice lists MOTE Kamona Yatai and other firms at First Ave and Senecast Senitics, with rates from $1.00 per day and $2.50 per week. It mentions PERGUNON NOTRE hotel at 1007 Third Avenue in Seattle, offering daily rates from $1.00 and weekly rates from $68.00 to $4.00.
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A & Wood
First Ave
Reoma
S60
Pergunon Notre
Seattle
Third Avenue
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Yesterdey
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Don Mits
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Winck
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Job Fitzsimmons
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Jem Mace
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Carson City
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Luna Park
Natatorium
Pacific Coast
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Leslie
Bard Yard
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Uncle Hiram
the Pig
Jack Briggs
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Charley Franklin
Mecklem
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