Seattle boxing fiasco ends in hold up and collapse
The Sealer Cullen fight in Seattle collapsed as Cullen demanded a guaranteed $1,000 purse before entering the ring. Promoter Reid and Sammy McClintic faced accusations of crooked dealings as crowd and boat travelers endured a sour night with refunds sought and a damaged boxing scene in Seattle and Everett.
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Atlantic Meet Open Daily at Navy Yard
Visitors welcome daily as the Atlantic Meet occupies the navy yard for several days. The battleship Rhode Island rests in dry dock near Road Leave Pier 2 at the foot of Yester Way. Round trip fare is 60 cents.
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Fight Promoters and Backers Prosper in Show
A fragment notes gamblers and steamship privilege men thriving alongside promoters while fighters and the public benefit from the arrangement.
Gambling on the Steamship Merrimac Fifty Cents to Riches
A crowded steamer night scene exposes a floating Monte Carlo with dice and card games run by seasoned operators. Spectators, many unemployed, fall prey as craps and faro spread through improvised tables from chair backs to the smoking room. Brokers buy back seat coupons while dealers pocket large winnings, leaving victims with little chance and much loss.
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Lemonized Fight Night on Yosemite River Trip
A lively report describes a crowd boarding the Yosemite steamer for a boxing night aboard the river run. Spectators witnessed two men Cullen and Sealer in a bruising melee while a large throng crowded the deck and laughed at the brutal display.
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Yosemite
Blackjack and burglary haunt Langley sands in a grim tale
A narrator recounts a treacherous ocean voyage to Langley with a harbor full of graft and ordinary crime. The crew encounters blackjack games, loaded bones, loaded bets, and a wary descent to a tented ring where a singing youth entices with a coin, leaving the speaker drained and wary of returning to Mattie.
St Louis Ordered to Bremerton After Honolulu Voyage
After a trip from Honolulu to San Francisco with Secretary Garfield aboard the armored cruiser St Louis will sail to Bremerton for reserve. Crew transfer to Milwaukee, which will then cruise the coast briefly. St Louis departs Honolulu June 28 and reaches San Francisco around July 4.
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Horse Race Results and Commentary From Local Meet
The article covers multiple race events including three year old and older horse divisions. It lists horses such as Colbert Bernardo Wisner and Harney with placements and times, noting trainers and owners like W Fisher and Belvidere. It details race conditions, post positions, weather, and concluding results with winners and notable performances across four races.
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el Ostrow
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Favorites Struggle on The Meadows Card Amid Flat Racing
After a strong opening day The Meadows card fell flat with favorites held hard to win. Belle Kinney barely beat Lupetta by a nose in the last race while Hidden Hand and All Ablaze drew attention with long odds. Darlington led a late-charging field as Col. Warwick and Nante trailed, and Jack Adams failed to place.
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Meadows Jockey Archibald Wins Two as Public Eye Grows
Meadows report notes Archibald a youth rider with little fame winning twice on a day of crowded grandstands. The article records draws with Cricket Kelly atop current leading jockeys and mentions other riders and bets, including Jim Davis at the track and sanctions against rough riding.
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Seattle Falls to Butte in Bitter 6-5 Baseball Tilt
Hutte walloped the Siwashes 6-5 in a hard fought game. Seattle led until the ninth when the Miners surged ahead with two runs. Carruthers made a controversial eighth inning call. Pug Bennett on base and fielding saved and hurt Seattle at various points as Swain hit three consecutive home runs.
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Races Open Saturday June 20 at Jackson and First Ave
Races start at 2 p m with admission of 1.00 for gentlemen and 0.50 for ladies. Take your car at Jackson and First Avenue for the event details and entry.
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Yesterday's Games At Pittsburg Cincinnati And New York
Yesterday's reports show scores from Pittehure Cincinnati and New York games with Lovie Boet Chivare and others noted. The column also mentions clear skies in Butte, baseball fans, and a league meeting likely to decide on sending Butte home after a Vancouver series. Aberdeen travels to Butte from Spokane and Vancouver visits during Fourth of July week.
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Wrestle in Coliseum Moves Big Bout to Larger Hall
The Rollertotch match scheduled for July 1 moves from Dreamland rink to the Coliseum due to crowd capacity. Gotch and Roller train actively, with Gotch doing road work and gym sessions at the Y M C A in the afternoons. Roller partners with Carroll Franklin for mat work at the Y M C A while Gotch faces rough workouts and a cautious style from opponent Dan Van as they prepare for the championship showdown.
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Seattle and Tacoma open this afternoon in regional sports action
A patchwork of local games and boxing notes fills the page. The Rivana of Seattle beats Port Orchard 6 to 3 as Seattle clings near the bottom of the standings. Dugdale and Cor arc discuss injuries while the Bay-area Neva wins a San Francisco Yacht Club race as racing season continues.
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