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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1906
Page
2
Ladies dominated the stands on ladies’ day but the favorites faltered across the program. A sudden shower before the fourth race slicked the track turning it to a sea of slush and upset wagering as Nanon placed second in the third race amid light stable support.
In the opener Am bitlegs defeated the rotay favorite with Nichole delivering a splendid ride aboard the winner while Davin affort faltered. In the second meet Grace t edged Pimktim as Clair powered a strong late surge to the win.
A notes filled recount of five dog races and one pure horse race on a heavy track. Nanon led all the way securing third as Lady Himbo beat Cameletta for place. Jamen A. Murray won by a length with Runte second. Lucan prevailed by a length ahead of Justy Miller as Leelan dominated from start to finish.
Refugee The State racing expert topped a crowded track scene by predicting the day’s winner James A Murray Pimkin Betsy Florence Penna and fackfall all coming in. Florence Fonso drew attention as C Moore’s pick in the fifth race. Vancouver Jockey Club schedules a three day meet starting June 1 with Dominion Day handicap valued at 500 and Meadows entrants eyeing the event before returning for the Fourth of July handicap.
Horses headed to Vancouver for the meet include Baxpedicont Kipper Kuketik Jady Minora Judge Moone Mise Katherine Mackthorn Bob McLean Weenrick Watercure Jim Prendergast Bath Peach Rustie Lady Dusty Miller Lucan and others Jockeys attending HBmith Catron Alvarado Powell Catlahan T Stewart Borel Letathton Bkinner in the judge stand Jim Maley likely to start The crowd enjoys paddock watching as ball players and fans mingle with bets and gossip at the track post office delays continue due to heavy mail volume.
Jim Agnew owner of the Seattle team arrived in Tacoma yesterday and offered 500 to Phoner Higginbotham of the Tacoma team manager Schroeder. An argument followed over which team is stronger and Agnew wagered 1000 that Seattle could win three of five. Details to be arranged in Downie Shaw Clynes Burnett Higginbotham. Tacoma’s youth corps, backed by veterans Lynch Shea Butler and Hutchinson, rallies fans that Tacoma can challenge Hall and his Smashes, though Beattie’s side looks stronger at present.
Rain forced the Seattle and Francisco ball clubs to skip a game yesterday and attempt long shots on the rack track. Roy Hitt profited by the excursion, planning to use losing tickets for cigarette papers. Weather permitting, the teams try to play this afternoon with the Biwashes aiming to win in memory of Wednesday.
Angela earned a decisive win today in Portland as the team tallied late runs and hit for power. Umpires Keil Lee Hodes and Metronet oversaw a tight game while teammates Mestek and Melcan contributed key plays.
Tacoma and Butte Tecoma base ball game in the Northwestern League was postponed due to rain, delaying the scheduled action and play resumes later.
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