Opening day set for greatest meet at Meadows track
The King County Fair Association opens at the Meadows with high expectations. Managers tout improved facilities, stronger stands, and safer turns. Local riders and book makers, including Mulien & O'Brien, Johnny Clancy, and William Young, prepare for a record crowd as top stables from the Midwest join Seattle talent for what could be the best race meeting in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King County Fair Association
the Meadows
Horace Egbert
Robert A. Leighton
Fred Mulholland
Sam McGibbon
A. de Arman Tll
Cigarfighter
Creston
Optician
Matt Ries
Oliver F. Johnson
Scotty” Ferguson
Fleur de Lis
Pal
Prentige
Lord Nelson
Alice Carey
Col
Jewell
Seattle
Northwest
Hypnotic pitching pose sparks brawl in Louisiana game
In Alexandria on June 24 Prof. Lee Lee, a self styled hypnotist, allegedly used powers to strike out batters in Rayville versus Vidalia. A free for all erupted as bats were hurled and crowds clashed, leaving many spectators with black eyes. The incident spurs talk of a school for aspiring Alabama pitchers.
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Seattle Star
Alexandria
Lee Lee
Prof. Lee
Rayville
Vidalia
Lee
The Tout and the Touts in Horse Racing Ethics
The piece portrays the tout as a misleading figure in horse racing who tries to sell inside information to bettors. It contrasts seasoned professionals with amateur touts who boast of insider access, often losing money and encouraging others to gamble. It warns readers to recognize fake expertise and rely on informed judgment.
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O'Dirien
Harmies
William
Flee Piper and Taft Firm Across From Nelson Street
A short item notes flee Piper and Taft at 1024 Second Street across from Frederick and Nelson. The firm handles all kinds of services.
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Piper & Taft
Frederick & Nelson
Dugdale Trade Shakes Seattle Lineup
Seattle manager Dugdale trades infielder Stis for Bruy ette from Huss Hall’s squad. Both players released for lack of hitting. Dreyette is described as a polished fielder. Roberts out, Traeger in left field yesterday, but result not improved.
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Spokanse
Dugdale
Seattle
Stis
Bruyette
Huss Hall
Dreyette
Roberts
Traeger
Plumbing and heating estimates urged before building
Local ad from G. H. Brown Plumbing Co announces estimates on plumbing and heating fixtures at stall prices. The firm lists 221 Pine St as contact for project pricing and modern fixtures.
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G. H. Brown Plumbing Co
Pine St
Beattie High Falls to Richmond in GNY Title Clash
Beattie high school baseball lost 4 to 2 to Richmond high school, champions of Greater New York. Agnew pitched erratically while Beattie hitters failed to come through at key moments. Another game may be arranged for Tuesday with Jay Smith still sidelined.
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Mrooklyn
Beattie High
Richmond High
Greater
New York
Agnew
Visltors
Jay Smith
Harlem Cigar Check Introduced At Opera House
The Harlem Opera House implements a cigar checking system after a patron faced a dilemma between the second act and the end of his cigar. Manager Hrunselia described the new method as surprisingly effective.
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Seattle Star
New York
Jones
Harlem
Brunnelle
Harlem Opera House
Hrunselia
Frank Gotch Plans European Tour and Match Dreams
Frank Gotch, famed American wrestler, plans a September start for a yearlong Europe trip visiting England Scotland France and Germany. He aims to secure a match with Geo Hackenschmidt the Russian Lion. Joe Grim heads to London seeking bouts with Sam Meyer after 200 fights without a knockout.
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Frank Gotch
America
Europe
England
Scotland
France
Germany
Gotch
Geo
Hackenschmidt
Baltusrol
Frank Chance
Chicago Cubs
Philadelphia
Notre Dame
James Harry
Brown
Roger Breanahan
London
Sam Meyer
Bank League Standings Show Tight Race Across Eight Clubs
Eight clubs competed in the bank league with Dexter Horton leading at 16 wins and one loss. First National records 20 wins and a .000 or .006 accuracy, Northwest Trust 29 wins, Natl Bank of Com 10 wins, Seattle National 1 loss, American Savings 0 wins, United Banks and Washington Street show 0 wins. notes indicate low scores and possible typos in the table.
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Dexter Horton
First National
Northwest Trust
Natl Bank of Com
Seattle National
American Savings
United Banka
Washington Treet
Art Marble Co Ad for 2011 Second Ave Location
An advertisement notes Art Marble Co located at 2011 Second Ave three doors north of Virginia. Contact phones listed as 1738 and eee.
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Art Marble Co
Second
Virginia
Recreation Picnic Excursion to San Juan Islands by Yosemite Steamer
Public urged to join a rain resistant excursion aboard the Yosemite steamer leaving Pier 6 at 8 30 am for a Sound cruise through the San Juan Islands with lunch on Orona Island and return to Seattle by 10 30 pm Tickets available at Bartell’s Drug Store Swift’s Drug Store and Pier 6.
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Yosemite
Plier 6
San Juan Islands
Orena Island
Seattle
Excavaton
Stratta
Bartell's
Swift
Pier 6
Racing figures and arrivals loom at Meadows meet
C T Henshall, famed as a turfman, plans retirement to focus on Mexican mining. his mare Oinette and Sir Killar winnings are recalled. Jockey Bobby Palma rides at the Meadows. George Mareh and Larry Curtin set summer plans. McSherry runs the track police. Cal Hawkins and George Williamene head San Francisco connections. Antre Nous absent from Opening Handicap. Cricket Kelly poised for return.
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C. T. Henshall
Henshall
Oinette
Sir Killar
Oakland
Mr. Henahall
Mexico
Bobby Palma
St. Vincent
Geoorge Mareh
Palme
Racy wagering adages as racing talk surface
A quirky compilation of betting maxims and racing lore. Notes on better bets, luck, and the groove of a wager show cautious wisdom and humorous echoes of the track world.
Little Rock Allen Shuts Out Spokane in Key Game
Little Rock Allen dominated Spokane, allowing only three hits and a 1 0 win. Osborn pitched well for Spokane, but a fielding misplay by McKune sealed the fate as Allen’s teammates committed five errors behind him. Umpires Howlett, Myers, Jatkey and Quigley credited for steady calls.
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Star Special Service
Spokanep
Little Rock
Allen
Indians
Osborn
Spokane
McKune
Kellackey
Eam
Hickey
Erving
Howlett
Myers
Jatkey
Quigley
Australian Squires Poised to Fight Burns for Heavyweight Crown
Ban Francisco June 27 Australian fighter DIN Squires, famed for his iron fists and 76 1/2 inch reach, prepares to face Tomy Burns on July 4 at Colma. Squires, once a miner and schoolteacher, rises from unlikely beginnings with a ferocious, methodless bite as his signature.
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Genttie Star
Ban Francisco
Tomy Burns
Din
Squires
Colma
Joe Kennedy
Jimmy Britt
Jimmy
Hattting Nelson
Bob Fitz Almmons
Tom Sharkey
Hama
Jeffries
Jimis
Firesimmons
Pugiliam
Fragmentary OCR Item With Place Names and Names
A jumble of garbled words includes apparent names and places like Cleveland and Crete and mentions of individuals such as Bechet and Liebhardt. Content is largely unreadable and lacks coherent events or dates.
Blank Signs New Star
D Mankenship, ex catcher for Seattle, signs Walter Johnson, a busher of top records now with the Washington club of the American league. Johnson has pitched 75 games without allowing a run and struck out 166 in 99 innings, averaging over 156 strikeouts per game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuff D. Mankenship
Seattle
Washington
Walter Johnson
Tad
Device to cover fields for rainproof play by Lee Lamat
Washington inventor Lee Lamat unveils a track driven by wide wheels that rolls out a canvas over the entire infield in minutes. Small trucks carry the canvas to field extremes, protecting the infield from rain and allowing play to resume quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Lamat
Washington
Lamat
Praise for Ganley as brilliant and consistent ballplayer
An Pastern lauds Bob Ganley as the most brilliant and steady player in the American League. He praises his head work, base running, fielding, and hitting, insisting Ganley is a valuable, consistent right fielder for the Washington club. The piece notes Ganley’s fame in Seattle and past Coast League experience with Oakland.
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Bob Ganley
Joe Cantilion
Rob Ganley
Ganley
Washington
Seattle
Oakland
Stung a Goat and a Lawyer in a Patchwork Verse
A fragmented verse satire mirrors a judge, a ringboned goat and a bet, while references shift to John Dos Passos, a New lawyer tied to corporate law, a Potomac estate, and a river yacht. The text also mentions The Washington insurance Company and an Arkansas entry.
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John R. Dos Passos
Con
Dent
Potomac
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L. Nichols
Q. Nichols
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PF. Wilson
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Los Angeles
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Cal Hawkins
Ex Pugular
George Williamen
Abe Attell
Gua Reddan
California Jockey Lab
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Antre Nous
Tame
Johnson
Aadle
Lisaro
Piker Philosophy
Little Rock Allen
Kelackey
Thawes—Teattie
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Jone Hoon
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Batterson
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Washington National League
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Young and Needharn Paetorius
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Mke Himeef
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Washingtonsurance Company
State of
Arkansas
Seattle, U.S
First Avenue
Jackson Street
Daniel Kelleher
R. Ausias-Turenne
Oo. Ht
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Bank For Savings
Gabriel Faure
Joshua Green Andrew Heinrich G. Alston
Hole Daniel Kelleher
Henry Krutz
la Parge
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Alex
McEwan
Joan H. Meara, Walter Oakes
Ralph A, Senet
James Shanks Victor Hugh Frederick
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Corner First Av
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