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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1906

Page

2

Attell Defeats Baker In Crowded Featherweight Clash

Abe Attell wins a 20 round decision over Marty Baker for the world featherweight title at the Pacific Athletic Club Los Angeles. Referee Eddie Robinson raises Attell as Baker’s fans riot, police guard the ringside, and spectators speculate on the odds with many betting on Attell.

Star Special Service Los Angeles Pacific Athletic Club Abe Attell Marty Baker McCarey Diamond Eddie Robinson Baker Sadier Hagan Attell

Boxing and sports notes from a crowded program

Tommy Murphy challenges Spike Robson on his return to the country. Eddie Hanlon struggles to finalize a new case but expects to be ready to receive friends soon. The Philadelphia North American backs retirement for the loser of Berger Kaufman. Kid Broad plans a comeback with Frank Harfey as manager and eyeing Matty Baldwin in a few weeks. Multiple boxing and sporting items include O'Brien and Coolie rumors of a fixed bout and Witte Hoppe defeating Jake Schaefer. A fall billiards and rowing news cross paths with school games and university athletics plans.

Eddie Hanlon Kid Broad Frank Har Fey Matty Baldwin

Bleachers Collapse at Recreation Park Hurts Local Fans

A loud crash at Recreation Park sent fans fleeing as the bleachers fell. The incident marked the park’s decline and foreshadowed construction of a new stadium, with spectators saddened but hopeful for the future replacement.

Steam Baths and Oriental Baths Ad

Steam Baths including shower and plunge steam and bath priced 25c and Turkish baths 1.90. Massage and chiropodist work a specialty. Oriental Baths under Grandee House. Phones Ind. 2114 and 1447. Ad.

Hard Fight For The U. of W. Gridiron Matchup Set

The University of Washington faces Whitman College on a local gridiron next Saturday afternoon. Optimism rises in Seattle after last week’s game, but Coach Place remains cautious as Whitman is described as fast and strong. A hard fought victory is anticipated with full support from the student body.

University of Washington Whitman College Coach Place Whitman Ravelty Washington

Races Yesterday at Local Track Lead by Garly Preston

Yesterday's card featured five races. Garly Preston won the first at 1:07 over Ace High and Jim Leopold. Delmore clinched the second in 1:46 with Pirate Polly second and A Munkaday third. Chandos led the third to 1:14 with Aster Dor second and Comedian third. Rye won the fourth in a sprint finish beating Wes and Bivouac.

Garly Preston Ace High Jim Leopold Delmore Pirate Polly A Munkaday Chandos Aster Dor Comedian Rye Wes

Latonia Horse Races Report Several Finishes

In Latonia first race a three fourths mile event Toboggan ridden by 122Aubachon led to win with Revolt second and Nunes Vetling third. Second race saw Belden at 101 finish behind Arabo and third. Third race at three fourths mile Ethel Day won with Meadow Breese second and Stoner Hill third. Fifth race covered four miles Lexotine led with Grace Kimbell third. Sixth race a one and one sixteenth mile Jeteam won with Elliott second and Little Mack third.

Toboggan Aubachon Revolt Nunes Vetling Fieband Belden Arabo Ethel Day Agbechon Meadow Breese Stoner Hill Albuin Lexotine Aubechom Atthe Rodman Grace Kimbell Jeteam Elliott Little Mack

Garvin Delivers Shutout In Pitchers Battle

Virgil Garvin allowed only one hit through ten innings as Seattle defeated the Angels four to zero in a pitchers duel. Nagin struggled for Los Angeles in the tenth, enabling Seattle to tally three runs while Garvin mowed down Angelenos.

Star Special Service Los Angeles Virgil Garvin Cottie Nagio Angels Seattle

Connie Mack in San Francisco At Idora Park

The report notes Connie Mack in San Francisco daily at Idora Park assessing players. Walter McCreedie ends his season on the bench midweek. San Francisco and Oakland are the closing attractions at Idora. Portland finishes the year at Preano and Seathe is in Los A. Freano aims to stay through the season.

Connie Mack Tsett San Francisco Idora Park Walter McCreedie Oakland Idera Portland Preano Seathe Los A Freano

Notice to Subscribers for late newspaper delivery

The Star asks subscribers to call the main office between 6 and 7 PM if a copy does not arrive by 6 PM. If missed more than once, please telephone each time to ensure a perfect service.

Pacific Coast League to Hold December Meeting in Los Angeles

The Pacific Coast League plans its annual gathering in Los Angeles this December. President Hert has not set a date, awaiting delegate convenience, with Freano's chances seen as poor and Seattle expected to fill the vacancy.

Freano Preano Seattle Los Angeles Hert

Turkmen from East Prepare for Oakland and Los Angeles

Eastern turfmen plan early departures for Oakland and Los Angeles as the next week or two bring a large turnout for the convention. Sandy McNaughton leads a string including Vox Popull Ark lirta and the Oblede colors, with They're Off a potential addition. Barney Schreiber’s stable from New York heads to the St. Louis farm then to the coast. Jack Atkin rests after a summer lame spell. Darnell aims for a strong Oakland showing after attempting to buy Hand varra, while Temacco and other stock move with Wishard and Macy dispersals under way.

Star Special Service New York Oakland Los Angeles Sandy McNaughton J. 8 Childe Vox Popull Arklirta Woodlande Butch Covington Schreiber Emeryville

Sprinting Horse Smashes Regor World Record at Morris Park

Rowben, Davy Johnson’s remarkable sprinter, set a new world record seven furlongs at Morris Park, clocking one minute 22 seconds while carrying 126 pounds. Jockey Shaw steered the horse without urging, averaging about four seconds per furlong, as the speed figure surpassed prior marks in a dramatic effort worth around $20,000 in prize context.

New York Rowben Davy Johnson Morris Park Shaw

Garner’s lightweight contends for top rank at Oakland meets

The article notes Garner and other riders like Heatherton and Clark set for Oakland and Ascot Park races. Owners Fullam and Schreiber plan to expand stables, with Beochreiber’s Blate and horses including Merrill and Airs recently bought for 1,900 dollars. Jockeys from Louisville and the coast, plus riders such as Knapp and Hildebrand, will be at Oakland with Woodeman and Elevation in training.

Icon Garner Nea Con Thomas A. Fullam Mr Sheedy Elevation Shady Lad Oakland Woodeman Belmont Beochreiber Barney Schreiber Ian Donnelly Emeryville James Blute Ascot Park Airs For & F. Carman Merrill Frank Hegan J. L. Holland Stable West Heatherton Tommy Clark C. T. Henshall Oskland Miller Clark Knapp

Sporadic Play At Oriental Ends In Unclear Scores

A fragmentary report from last night at the Oriental describes a half game with Clanton and Thies in action. The text is garbled but mentions a crowd and ongoing play, with uncertain outcomes and mixed phrases about Monteeagte and typhoon references not forming a clear result.

the Oriental Ig Ning Clanton

Training Ship and Drydock Near Navy Yard Reported

Hazy OCR notes reference a training ship and a drydock at Port Orchard Pier 2. Mentions torpedo boat, launch details, and yard names in a fragmented description. Readers should verify exact locations and timings from the original page.

Baleshing Tian Magnificent Drydock Port Orchard

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