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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1906
Page
2
The Emeryville racing meet opens with over 1,000 horses on the grounds and many eastern owners present. Stakes fill the program and nominations break records. The Star will be represented by Refugee due to a telegraphic service break, continuing the success seen at the Meadows last season.
The Seattle high school football game with Lick high school of San Francisco was postponed due to floods delaying travel. Manager Stewart of Seattle postponed the match and the Lick team, noted as heavy and with several wrestlers and boxers, will likely field a lineup including Scott Presley Merrilees Galloway French Gillies and others.
Invitation notes a dance at Leech Park tonight with Wagner's full orchestra providing music. The message promises a pleasant evening with all friends present and mentions the floor will be in excellent condition and a ladies free event.
The article recalls George McFadden’s victory, noting referee Billy Roche’s praise and a $5,590 prize after a 17 round bout at the Broadway Athletic Club in New York City. The piece mentions his frugal ways and a planned postfight search for him along Fifth Avenue and Herald Square.
In Excelsior hall San Francisco a private no holds barred prize fight between Willie Britt and Tim Lawlor ended after eight rounds with a draw. Both fighters suffered severe punishment and required bed rest after the brutal encounter that helped seal the fate of bare knuckle boxing in California.
The University of Washington football team, except Manager Blattery, sailed back to Tacoma late last night after a postponed game with Oregon may be arranged for Wednesday. Washington faces Maine Thanksgiving. Oregon plays the Agricultural College on Saturday. Players were low in spirits, hopeful but uncertain about the Oregon game date. Prices for potatoes and various farm products are listed, reflecting flood relief impacts and market conditions in the region.
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