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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1907
Page
5
A fragmented reminiscence recalls Peter Maher’s mercy toward white opponents and savagery toward a Black fighter. The author describes two 1902 Philadelphia bouts with Maher, noting decisive moments and lingering pain from a heavy blow.
The reminiscence recalls Peter Maher enduring a brutal ring era with rivals like Tom Sharkey and difficult bouts in New York under the Horton law. Maher mixed grit with humor, urging his foe while showing stout resolve, earning respect for his strength of jaw and sportsmanship.
The article highlights Pete Kesler, a catcher from Beaver Falls Pa, who reportedly fooled Willie Kesler and performed notably for the Atlanta Southern league club. It notes Kesler’s strikeout feats against Ren Jordan Lumley and other NL batters, references early attention last April, and mentions potential winter work in slate roofing and a trial with the New York Americans.
The Seattle Automobile association met last night to plan a large auto parade and races slated for May 20 and May 81. Leading city businessmen will present Cape, with several offers already made. A floral parade will be a standout feature, and nearly every car in the city is expected to participate.
Big fortunes arise from business property in major cities with millions of dollars in transactions in a compact area. A man may reside in the suburbs while his business thrives downtown.
Seattle edged Spokane 3 to 1 with Swain driving in a run on a timely hit. Drennan and Kellackey added runs as Seattle overcame fielding miscues by Dugdale who was counting checks. Aberdeen and Vancouver results noted with listed umpires and players.
Unclear OCR text shows K Leese as president and owner manager at 500-510 Marlem Building Atlanta. Walle Walle Co. week.
In Emeryville winter meets a chestnut filly named Gold Heather, a 100 to 1 longshot, overcomes odds to win by a half length. Jockey Gross earns near $8,000 as the crowd’s “Morning Glory” overturns top choices and trains, while heavy favorites falter and a standing wager forms on her next race.
A garbled near-sports page recounts Dug claiming magnetism aided his play while teammates like Drennan and Rowan shine. Meyers struggles as an outfielder returns to form. Arte Roses and webfooters trade notes. Drennan posts three hits, Dug eyes lineup fix, and Kippf-vampired shows improvement.
A racing card lists six races with winning horses and times. Speaker Fontana wins the first, Punnyelde takes the second, River Line clocks 1 1 16 miles in third, Native fon wins the futurity fourth, Theoe Cause prevails in the fifth, and Bedford wins the seventh with Ethe Dey second and Judge Neilson third.
A rough OCR summary lists multiple horse races with winners and times. Items mention horses such as Black Mary, Cheewar dine, and Pay, with times around 1 40 to 1 08 and odds like 6 to 1. The fragment also includes an ad line urging to insure furniture and house against fire and a contact for Gregor McGregor at Empire Building.
In Baltimore last night Kid Sullivan defeated Young Corbett in the eleventh round after a fierce battle. Corbett was nearly finished in the tenth but fought back gamely before the referee stopped the bout. A large crowd witnessed the brutal mauling with Sullivan battering the face and body.
The Canadian Pacific line from Spokane has just opened for through traffic. A single train can run the distance miles, marking a new era in regional transport.
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