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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1906

Page

2

Meadows Harness Meet Produces Two Winners Amid Wide Upsets

At The Meadows yesterday seven races produced only two favorites victorious. Black Enee caused a shock in the sulky when backed down from Sta 1te 2 to fewer bets after a wireplex. Lady Mirthful broke badly after a kick by Harker and was withdrawn with judges approving the paddock return. Wapnagcotts led most of the way before Menden surged to win. Lugano placed third as Gheurice triumphs in a stretched finish. The two mile race saw Bonar and Watercure falter with Dreesing over five lengths ahead. Expedient edged Invoice for a neck. Merry-Go-Round won the fifth race in a close finish with Legal Form third. Pickaway led to the stretch before Maxetta captured second ahead of Fotlow Ma. In the finale Jackfull surged to victory over Anvil and Miss May Bowdleh.

Mead@wne Knights of the Chalk Black Enee Harker Wapnagcotts Menden Vigoromo Long Praces Black Eyes Borel Querotette Watercure Bonar Dreesing Invoice Merry-Go-Round Lady Travers Pickaway Maxetta Fotlow Ma Jackful Lady Mirthful Jackfull Anvil Miss May Bowdleh

Sunday Shaving Free At Headys Barber Show

Free shaving event advertised at Headys Barber Show in the Dexter Morten Bank building. Readers are invited to participate, with supplies like soap and towels provided and a reminder to keep personal clothes. The notice mentions Mata 1048 as a point of interest.

Headys Barber Show Dexter Morten Bank

Horse Racing Result Ticket from 1906 Track

The fragment records a horse race card from 1906 with weather fine and track fast. Mentions judge H Babert and starter Duke. Notes a two year old Velge winning first at a half furlong selling race with a purse of 166 dollars.

Srattim H. Babert Duke Velge Awe

Turf Gossip at Meadows Horse Meet Reveals Big Wins and Bets

Report notes after Menden won the first race he was retrained by his owner with a $5 advance. Glenrice rider Loague timed a steady finish. Jockeys Rettig Loague Borel Wright Fountain A Wright and Sullivan rode winners. Doc Craig was heavily backed then underperformed. Bets and bookmaking details highlight a brisk, rule-bound racing day.

Menden

Goldfield Fight Fever Sweeps Town Amid Big Bets and Seats

Goldfield buzzes over an upcoming bout as bettors pool bullion and Tex Rickard touts box seats selling fast. Officials offer little oversight while residents, officials, and fight clubs anticipate the event amid scarce tickets and mounting excitement.

Tex Rickard Nevada Goldfield Board of Supervisors Board of Health and Coroner

Betting War Sparks Around Boxing Match

The text notes bets among friends on a boxing contest with Gane, Nelson, and others aiming to back different winners. It suggests public expectations hinge on who performs best as the outcome remains uncertain, with bets tied to each contender.

Gane Joe Nelson

Track season at Hutte perches with muddy conditions

Racing columns report a reduced program due to heavy rain at Hutte track. Only two heats completed with remaining events postponed. Winners include Figet race winner Major &, Eagle stake winner Kleeting Maiden and other placings across seven races with times noted.

Har Neae Bherbock Holmen Samuel L. Thied Pley Direct Kleeting Maiden Aliver Band Idol Gue

Futurity at Sheepshead Bay Draws Top Yearlings

The Futurity at Sheepshead Bay runs this afternoon with a prize around $50,000. Entries include Peter Pas Pope Joan and Zambeni from Jamen M Keene among favorites. Horace K driven by Roy Rainey and Oran from Ormonde stable also aim high. Demand backed by $45,000 purchase adds to a strong field.

Sheepshead Hay Jamen M. Keene Peter Pas Pope Joan Zambeni Roy Rainey Horace K Oran Ormonde Paul Rainey

Beald Beats Angels 2 1 On Sharp pitching and timely hits

Oncar Jones pitched superbly for Beald as they edged Los Angeles 2 to 1. Beattie and Streich sparked offense while Marie Vickers filled in left field and contributed a timely hit. Gochualier scored LA’s ninth inning run but Jones closed the game with a strikeout to seal the win.

Oncar Jones Beald Jones Angels Bills Gua Kiept Beattie Randolph Los Angeles White Marie Vickers Blankenship Johnny Willow Seattle Householder Croft Mtrelli Matt Vickers Gochualier Cravath Nagle Goch Toman Atrik Eliza Streich Blankens Handolph

Pink Extra to Dispatch Goldfield Fight Report

The Star will publish a Pink Extra within minutes after the Gans Nelson fight on Monday September 3 delivering a complete report from Goldfield. Arrangements include a direct wire to the arena and ringside writers to cover every moment and betting. The extra will relay round by round action and preliminaries with all expected details.

Gans Nelson Star Goldfield Mar Getall Star Bulleting

Unclear OCR fragment on church event and dates

Fragmentary OCR text mentions names and places but yields no coherent event. The readable items include scattered names such as Williams and a church or battery reference, with no clear date or outcome to anchor a summary.

Labor Day boat races and games on Lake Washington

Labor Day events on Lake Washington include motor boat races organized by local unions and regular sports at Wildwood Arrows Lake Washington with participation from organized labor groups.

Leschi Park Labor Day Lake Washington Magnificent Pavilion Wagner Fortuna Wildwood

Local crowd bets on Gans Nelson bout at track

Reports show mixed predictions for the Nelson vs Gans fight with many backers favoring Nelson and several predicting a close or decisive win for the Dane.Widespread betting chatter cites odds and confidence in Gans making a strong showing.

Marry Brower Nelson Matt Riew Gane Eddie Kaufman Java Kid Garnet Verguson Joe Harlan Johnny Clancy Ralph Toeer Gene del Fountain Fordy Filla

Dan Ross Wins Big on Jockfull After Yesterdays Bets

Dan Ross enjoyed a successful day betting yesterday and closed out with four figure profits from his wager on Jockfull.

Dan Ross Jockfull

The Bull Dogs of the Navy at Bremerton visit

The Navy yard at Bremerton hosts the Bull Dogs visit with tours from Pier 2 on Sunday. Boats depart at 9, 10, 11:30 a m 1 15 p m 2 30 p m 4 30 p m and 7 20 p m round trip.

Bull Dogs Navy Bremerton Port Orchard United States Navy Yard

Frisco Lad Knocked Up Cove Wins In The Round

Fragmentary report describes a boxing event where Cove defeats Frisco Lad in a round. The text mentions a 128 pound weight class, a referee named Manniing, and a dramatic sequence with a blow causing a leg injury.

Jobune Manniig

Bowling season opens tonight in friendly city clash

The opening bowling tilt features local rivals as teams debut after recent openings and new lanes. Captain Frank Kerrer leads the "Hnerting" squad with teammates including Bis and Seasee, aiming to start the season strong against a capable opponent.

Moreleys Witain Howard Malome Wytaba Shyrian Frank Kerrer Hnerting

Labor Hanoi Names and Figures Unclear Data List

A fragmented OCR list presents numerous names and numeric values including Halford Licaro Rey Munde Dorado Tenney Angelice Stifiche Christine A Forcure Haske Ralph Young Ruby Wh eatcher Sendstone Toller Madden Menry Walle Briarthorpe Belasen Silver Sue Magrane Veterano Chantilly Gates Lone Wolf Judge Dewey Buchanan Rex dead Bad Blue Eyes Orchan Ramus Komias Miller Hippocrates Col Jewell. The garbled items mix persons places and scores with no coherent event.

Halford Licaro Rey Munde Dorado Tenney Angelice Stifiche Christine A Forcure Haske Ralph Young Ruby Wheatcher Sendstone Toller

Quail and Pheasant Protection Meetings Held

Citizens of Vashon Washington meet in September to adopt resolutions seeking protection for quail and imperial pheasants. A committee of three citizens will cooperate with local officers to promote enforcement and safeguard the birds.

Vashon Wash

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