Referee Choice Sparks Nelson Britt Bout Debate
Dope Sheet analyzes the Nelson Britt fight in Colma praising Graney as the right referee and criticizing Jeffries for pressuring to officiate. It notes outsider status for fair judging, the clean ring battle, and Britt and Nelson delivering a historic bout with plans for potential rematch and questions about Britt’s career path.
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Northwest league pennant slips in tough Sunday game
Blankenship and Charlie Shields did not shine on the diamond as usual in Sunday's contest. Officials indicated no evidence of alcohol influence in the early morning pickup, as the Northwest league pennant race remains unsettled.
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Chariie Shields
Millions of Dollars Change Hands At Gambling Center in Kentucky
In Covington Kentucky the once famed race track near the city has become a major gambling venue run largely by professional track followers. The old clubhouse, once a social hub for Kentucky and Cincinnati elites, sits idle except for occasional officials and horsemen. Revenue streams include gate take around 4600, and 1000 daily races. The Western Union Telegraph Company collects exclusive race result fees nationwide.
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Latonia Races Yield Big Expected Profits Despite Betters
The article notes racing suppression in Missouri Ohio and Illinois hurts professional horsemen while Chicago and St Louis race betting persists with about 5909 dollars circulating daily per book, aggregating to roughly 1 9 6 million yearly. Latonia payouts include purses, judges salaries, and profits near 2500 daily. owners expect a quarter million profit this season aided by lower ladies admission to attract more bettors.
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Portland Seals Tie Score In Extra Innings Shut By Darkness
The Seals and Portland played a marathon game in Portland that ended in a 2 to 2 tie after 15 innings when darkness halted play. Errors and late rallies defined a tense matchup as both teams failed to push across the decisive run.
Seattle Tigers Rally Roots in Weekend Baseball Saga
Saturday featured a high scoring Seattle win as Huss Hall's Smashes beat Ta coma 6 to 1 with strong hitting and many base knocks. Sunday delivered a quiet 5 to 0 loss for Seattle as Mike Fisher's Tigers took advantage of timely hitting and flawless pitching.
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Local club’s rough day fades after Handsome Skel Roach hits
Mike Pieher notes Sunday's game as the Smashes fail to spark beyond a lone clean hit credited to Handsome Skel Roach. McDonald and Runkle struggled, while Truck Eagan’s eighth inning homer punctuated a quiet Seattle-Tacoma and Pacific Coast League slate.
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Spokane Victories Over Vancouver in Doubleheader
In Spokane the opener saw Spokane defeat Vancouver 4 to 2. The second game ended Spokane 3 Vancouver 2, giving Spokane the doubleheader win at home.
Chicago Detroit baseball doubleheader results
In Chicago, Detroit won the opener 3 to 1 and took the nightcap 5 to 2. At St Louis, the Browns beat Cleveland 8 to 2.
National League Scores From Cincinnati St Louis and Pittsburgh
National League games reported with Cincinnati defeating an unspecified team 5 to 2. St Louis edged a team 3 to 2, while Pittsburgh achieved a 5 to 3 victory.
Seattle Lacrosse Falls to Vancouver Aggregation in Close Game
Seattle lost 7 to 3 to Vancouver in a spirited lacrosse match at Vancouver. Seattle played stronger defense with several new players, correcting a false score report from an evening paper. The teams meet again in Seattle on Sept. 23 and the league ends Sept. 30 at Victoria.
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Nelson Wins Big in Seattle Sports Showdown
Seattle fans crowded saloons and lobby bars to back Nelson in a Saturday night match. Public places reported bets totaling over 5,000 dollars on the outcome as locals claimed Nelson would triumph. The crowd appeared biased, many betting like the “wise ones,” though most supporters were Nelson backers from the start.
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Ball Players Pinched After Sanctioned Night Out
A dramatic scene unfolds as Bi washes players Blankenship and Shields are criticized for a tawdry celebration after a late win. The column condemns reckless behavior, calls for discipline, and argues the team must uphold the sport’s dignity and avoid further embarrassment in the Pacific Coast League.
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Northwest League Saturday Scores From Seattle to Portland
In Seattle the Seattle team beat Tacoma 5 to 1. San Francisco and Oakland played twice in San Francisco with Oakland winning 4 to 6 in the morning and 4 to 2 in the afternoon. In Portland Portland and San Francisco fought to a 7 to 7 tie while Pereerrence edged Bellingham 6 to 4.
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Baseball Scores From National and American Leagues
National League results include Philadelphia defeating Boston 4 to 2 in the first game and 2 to 2 in the second at Philadelphia. Brooklyn beating New York 4 to 2 in the first game and 6 to 5 in the second at New York. Pittsburgh defeating Cincinnati 12 to 5. American League scores show Detroit tying with St Louis 1 in Detroit. Chicago 5 over Cleveland in Chicago. Boston 8 over Washington 7. New York 2 over Philadelphia 6. and in a second New York at Philadelphia tilt New York 7 Philadelphia 7.
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Puget Sound Navy Yard Tours to Battleships
The ideal short trip for tourists is to the U S navy yard and battleships. Puget Sound navy yard is the largest on the Pacific coast. Wuast steamers depart Pier 2 at 9 and 10 am 1 15 2 30 and 4 20 pm. Fare round trip 50 cents.
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Puget Sound Navy Yard
Pacific Coast
Wuast
Chicago Loan Office Marry Silver Prop
A genteel loan office advertises loans and jewelry with confidential service and discreet amends. The notice emphasizes propriety and trust in a conservative lending environment.
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Chicago
Star's Fight Extra Stirs Seattle After Nelson Victory
The Star's fight extra captured Seattle after Nelson's knockout, the paper's editors raced to publish first while callers debated Britt versus Nelson. Fans packed the phones, praising Nelson and jeering umpires as the match drew Sunday attention with Bunkle stepping in for McDonald.
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Nelson
Star
Seattle
Please call for missed Star delivery a daily service notice
If you fail to receive The Star by 6 o clock each evening call the main office at Senset Main 1050 Independent 1134 between 6 and 1:30 and we will send a copy at once If you miss it more than once tele phone us each time to ensure perfect service Star Publishing Co.
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