Crackers and Lookouts Ready for Great City Rivalry
Chattanooga and Atlanta prepare for a pivotal baseball series opening game with Bill Smith guiding Chattanooga and Eberfeld facing a Chicago trade rumor. Fans anticipate a near 70 degree, fair day, as more than a party atmosphere surrounds the event with notable rosters and managers set for clash.
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Wilson to throw first ball as rain delays opening day
President Wilson is expected to open the American league season here by tossing the first ball in a Washington versus New York game. Weather looks uncertain with rain and cool conditions forecast, possibly keeping fans away. Walt Johnson likely to pitch for Washington against Caldwell of New York.
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California Legislature Bans Prize Fighting Four-Round Exhibitions
Sacramento April report: The Brown anti prize fight bill, aimed at stopping boxing in California, would make it a misdemeanor to sign contracts for matches staged elsewhere. If enacted, it would bar any bout with admission over four rounds or any prize offered, with minor fee exceptions.
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Opening of Ebbetts Field as Phillies edge Dodgers 1 0
Philadelphia beat Brooklyn 1 to 0 in the season opener marked by Ebbetts Field debut. Seaton and Rucker pitched brilliantly. Meyer muffed a fly in the first and Knabe doubled to spark the lone run. Stengel dazzled with a key catch and Dolan threw out Magee at plate. Brooklyn threatened in late innings but could not score.
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College Games Alabama 1 Tulane 6
In a windy affair Alabama defeated Tulane 1 to 6 as misplays and base running errors cost the locals. Joplin stole three bases for Alabama but Tulane pitchers limited hits, while Vandevere and Booth caught for Tulane and Pratt and Wells for Alabama. Umpire McLaughlin officiated.
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Dan Carey to distribute twenty eight diamonds for amateurs
Dan Carey, general manager of parks, will hold an office meeting at 316 o'clock this afternoon to distribute twenty eight diamonds for local amateurs. The Amateur Athletic Federation assigned the task this year, aiming to avoid date conflicts, and all teams and leagues must send a representative or risk losing a home playing place.
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Cobb Will Not Play In Opener For Detroit Team
Detroit April 9 President Navin of the Detroit club announced Ty Cobb would not start the season with his team as St Louis plays tomorrow. Cobb is holding out for higher pay and Navin said no further inducements will be made. Cobb disbands his holdout team announcing a week’s pause pending Detroit word.
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Volunteers Ready for Moley’s Barons
Nashville, Tenn April 9 The Nashville baseball club left for Birmingham to face the Southern league champions in tomorrow’s opener. The locals show a slightly improved lineup over last season and are in good condition for the game. lineups include Daley Goalby Callahan Perry Schwartz James Lindsay Ludwig Pleharty.
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Archer Plays First In Opener Today
Chicago reports indicate Victor Saier will miss the Chicago Nationals opening game with an ankle injury suffered in practice. Archer will understudy Sater at first base while Bresnahan handles catching early, as Manager Evers plans to train Archer for first base against left-handed pitching.
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Exhibition Games Red Sox Top Holy Cross in Tough Opening
Boston’s world champions defeated Holy Cross 5 to 1 in a pre season workout. The Red Sox played error free in biting weather as they prepared for the new season.
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Major Leagues Open Campaign Amid Openers in Seven Cities
New York reports dramatic season kickoff with seven opening games across the majors. Giants host Boston in New York. Philadelphia faces Brooklyn in Philadelphia. St Louis plays Chicago. Cincinnati delayed by wet field. American League starts with Boston and Philadelphia rivals looming. Johnny Evers to manage Chicago in St Louis game. Cobb holdout hits Detroit lineup. Navy trounces Cornell 4 to 0 behind Setherts' pitching with 15 strikeouts.
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Bundy Unable To Play Tennis in Davis Cup Prelude
Thomas C. Bundy of Los Angeles, co holder with Maurice E. McLaughlin of the national doubles championship, will miss the preliminary Davis Cup matches in New York June 6 to 8 due to business interests. Jones and Bi Australian Davis cup.
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Otto Jordan Slated For Dan Lookouts Pass Up Ex Cracker
Chattanooga announces Otto Jordan, the league’s oldest in service, will likely be released as Elberfeld seeks younger players for the 1918 season. The club buys Douglas Harbison from the New York Americans and Carl Flick from the Athletics to bolster the infield, aiming to replace Jordan with Flick after a prior deal sent Flick away.
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College Games Standings Highlight UNC Tops Davidson
University of North Carolina leads in college games with a 21 to 2 score over Davidson, while Clemson and Ty Cobra show 10 and 6 in a brief standings note.
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