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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1906
Page
2
Advanced guard at Emeryville tracks the Railbird and the clocker crowd. Reporters describe early morning breezes, time checks, and how misinformation from inexperienced watchers can hurt a trainer and horse. Names of horses and riders appear as rumors and predictions circulate before opening day.
The 10 round bout between Kid Sparks of Beattie and Kid Morris of Franklin ended in a draw at catch weights 150 and 140 pounds. Morris had the edge in rounds three, six, and seven while Sparks scored knockdowns and eye damage. Referee Davie Jones credited a stalemate after a fast tenth round. A prelim between Kid Thomas and Kid Williams also drew after four brisk rounds. Walter Sparke of Seattle challenged Morris at 146 pounds.
A Saturday night dance event at Leschi Park promises beautiful music and a grand time on a fine floor. Gentlemen pay, ladies are free.
Steam baths price 25c on shower and plunge. Steam shampoo service noted. Turkish bath and bed for night available at $1.00. Mae.
A brief sports note reports Daklang Team shutting out Daklang Team in a game. Details on venue date and score are not provided in the readable text.
A Philadelphia football writer condemns the forward pass calling it dangerous. He notes ground gains and injuries to receivers, who must catch while running full speed and are helpless against tacklers. More injuries are anticipated as the play appears to spread.
Tom Henderson advertises wagon umbrellas and paraffin horse covers for sale at 212 Occidental Avenue.
Three Seattle bowlers Shaman Davin and Hahoken face three Tacoma rivals Tietze Pawlasek and Idndatrom at 8 PM at Monarch bowling alley. Nearby results show Siwashes and Columbians games with scores around 160s to 199 for individual players.
Yesterday's card at New York featured six races with detailed results. Winners included John Lyle in the first mile event, Banetus taking the steeplechase, Higginbotham winning the eight-length dash on Fire Opal, Running Water claiming the longer sprint, Bobbie Kean prevailing in the one mile, and Work and Play winning the five-eighths mile.
Eleven sixteenths of a mile race won by K. 106 Nicol at 9 to 2 with Malta 97 and Mies Martha third. Three-fourths of a mile Marding 109 Nicol 3 to 1 winner Misa Leeds 96. Dar ing 103 second. Hannibal Bey 111 Mountain 3 to 3 won by Dr. Spruill 168. Devout 103 second. Two miles Mias Bil the 106 Nicol 32 won Mamie Algol 114. Inflammable Leo third. Eleven-statecaths of a mile Mise Officials 101 Rice 2 to 1. Lightning Conductor 160 second. Fair Fagot 190 third. Sixteenth race Anna Day 100 killing 8 to 1 won Joe Coyne 106. ron 102 second.
Beattie Athletic club presents the first regular monthly emoker with an extensive program led by Superintendent Inalia. Dr. Roller and Tom McDonald open with a 15 minute scientific wrestling exhibition, boxers from Lan nie Austin’s class compete in short one round matches, Clyde Kenyon Eddie Faust and James Kelly spar with their teacher, a YMCA tumbling display features Bargh McKay Meott McCarty and Mauriten, Adelman’s orchestra provides music, and Prof Adelman offers two extra numbers.
Percy Cove travels to San Francisco for a likely match with Frankie Nel before the Colma Athletic Club on November 15. Gilman Park Athletic Association formed, drawing members mainly from St. Ann's parish. a strong basketball team to be fielded. Private MCA tests for new athletes set with pole vault, high jump, 440 yard dash, and 120 yard potato race listed. Seattle Rowing Club to hold first annual meeting Monday at Reinier Grand Hotel to elect officers and hear committee reports. Western Bowling Federation targets a winter tournament in Denver after a big meeting, with William Burke cup won by Patched Up owned by D K Carter of Cottonwood Falls Kansas.
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