Baseball Opening Tilt Here Features Athletes and Bostons
Philadelphia April 10 The season opener pits the Athletics against the Boston team at Columbia Park with Captain Harry Davis leading the parade and Mayor Reyburn tossing the first ball. Wagner Hartsel Cross Seybold Davis Murphy Schreckengost Lord Knight Waddell Coombs Bender and other stars set the lineup amid pregame ceremonies.
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Philadelphia
Penn
Sol
Columbia Park
Athletics
Bostons
Columbia Corner
Harry Davis
Reyburn
Cape May
Continental
Jimmy Collins
Buffalo
Fred Parent
Taylor
Wagner
Young
Dineen
Winters
Mack
Monte Cross
Hartsel
Seybold
Davis
Cross
S. Seybold
R. F
Murphy
Schreckengost
Lord
C. F
Knight
Waddell
Coombs
Bender
S. S
Criger
Hurst and Evans
Brady Steps In as Actor After Sudden Absence
William A. Brady filled the role of Scott Gibbs in The Man of the Hour at the Savoy Theatre New York after Charles Mackay failed to appear. Brady announced the illness of Mackay to the audience and performed the missing parts with stage manager M J Cody aiding. This marked Brady's return to acting after many years and highlighted his quick action to prevent a theatre closure.
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William A. Brady
Chicago
Charles Mackay
Scott R. Gibbs
Savoy Theatre
New York
Gibbs
Mr. Brady
M. J. Cody
Brady
Mertes Wins Salary Fight in Baseball Contract Case
Cincinnati April 10 By a division of the national baseball commission today Mertes was transferred from St. Louis to Boston with an understanding of a 4000 dollar annual salary. He had a February contract offering 2490 dollars and refused to sign, appealing to the commission which awarded him the higher wage and freedom to sign elsewhere if Boston does not match 4000 by tomorrow or St. Louis does not guarantee it.
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Cincinnati
National Baseball Commission
Mertes
St. Louis
Boston
National Commission
Dime
Dann
Tommy Murphy
Green
New York
Terry McGovern
Corbett
McGovern
Natick
Post Sporting Department
Benny Yanger
Matty Baldwin
Peoria
Yanger
Packy McFarland
Baldwin
Bob Fitzsimmons
Jack O’brien
Bob
Pottsville
Penn
Bill Squires
Honolulu
San Francisco
Squires
Jim Jeffries
Tommy Burns
Jack
Lil’ Artha
Lil’ Arthu
Australia
Bill
America
Johnson
Taylor's optimism on Boston team ahead of season
President John S. Taylor of the Boston Americans proclaims Boston will be right in the race this year. He praises the pitching staff and calls out players like Young Foarnelil Dineen Winter Pruitt Oberlin Criger Wagner Unglaub Jimmie Collins and Sullivan as key contributors and promises a fast outfield and a strong lineup for the season.
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John S. Taylor
Boston Americans
Boston
Foarnelil
Dineen
Winter
Pruitt
Oberlin
Criger
Wagner
Sullivan
Marathon entries flood Boston race field from Ashland to city
More than fifty entrants have already signed up for the Boston Athletics Association marathon on the 25 mile Ashland to city course. Manager George W. Brown notes the list could top last year’s 107 entries, with over a hundred starters.
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Boston Athletics Association
Ashland
George W. Brown
Canada
Michael Spring
Sammy Mellor
Fred Lorz
Xavier A. A
Brooklyn
N.Y
Greater New York
Howard P. Carr
James Clark
James J. Padian
J. D. McCherry
Mercury A. C
Yonkers
Harvard Law bowling season ends with hoodoo break and college sports chatter
Harvard Law School concludes its bowling league amid mystery over winning lineup and humor about hoodoo against Yale. The column notes Vin Hoye joining North Attleboro, a Maine guide quip on Rangeley Lakes, and various sports tales including Chicago clubs, golf at Pinehurst, and boxing chatter.
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Harvard Law School
Timely tips for fans at the ballpark
Pay at the gate stays the same and foul balls in the stands should be kept with a firm grip. Fans are urged not to boo after rain delays and to keep tempers cool with the home team. Peanut bags shrink but price remains a nickel. Umpire calls should be forgiven as spectators view from a better seat. Patriots Day delays noted.
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Magesy McGraw
What I would do if I was manager of the Boston Americans
Boston fans seek guidance on how to revive the Boston Americans as the team awaits a new manager. The Boston Post invites readers to submit their plans and ideas for leading the club to another championship this season.
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Boston Americans
Boston
John I. Taylor
Boston Post
Sporting Editor
Atlanta
New York Americans
Brooklyn
Cleveland
Hughey Jennings
Ty Cobb
MacIntyre
Tigers
Billy Hogg
Clark Griffith
Johnny Kling
Cubs
Chicago Nationals
Cleveland Americans
Savannah
Giants
New York
Joe Kelly
McGraw
Jertnings
Baltimore
Ed Reusbach
Chicago Cubs
National Commission
Garry Herrmann
Chicago
Eddid
Turner
Lajoie
McCloskey
St. Louis Cardinals
Jake Beckley
Jake
J. S
Foster
the Post
Noxburys
W. F. Reddish
Lawn St
Rox
Baseball News And Comment: Spring Tactics And Trades
The column surveys spring baseball chatter across majors. Pitcher Doc White trains for the championship tussle while Tommy Corcoran returns to New York after 15 years west. Chicago rivals vie for the American league pennant as White Sox coach Comiskey remains confident.
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Davey
Pittsburg
Boston
New York Americans
Doc White
Tommy Corcoran
Greater New York
West
J. B. Haggin
Chicago
Cleveland
New York
Comiskey
White Sox
Harvard Nine Sets Sail for Southern Trip
The Harvard baseball team departs this evening for a Southern trip, arriving in Annapolis tomorrow morning for a game with the Midshipmen on Saturday. After three days of practice on the Annapolis diamond another game is slated, with a squad list including Brennan, Briggs, Bush, Currier, Dana, Dexter, Greene, Hartford, Harvey, Howe, Kelly, Leonard, McCall, Pounds, Pritchett, Simons, Slater, Ware, and Waters.
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Warvard Baseball
Annapolis
D. C. Brennan
T. Briggs
S. D. Bush
FE. P. Currier
E. T. Dana
W. W. Dexter
G. F. Greene
N. K. Hartford
C. W. Harvey
L. Howe
R. Kelly
C. R. Leonard
H. McCall
J. D. Pounds
L. W. Pritchett
J. W. Simons
D. O. Slater
G. Ware
G. F. Waters
Baseball schedule highlights from the American League
In this listing the Boston at Philadelphia game, New York at Washington clash, Chicago at St. Louis, and Cleveland at Detroit are shown as upcoming matchups in the American League.
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American League
Boston
Philadelphia
New York
Washington
Chicago
St. Louis
Cleveland
Detroit
Baseball Today National League Matchups
Brooklyn faces Boston and Philadelphia plays New York in key NL games. St Louis visits Chicago while Pittsburg travels to Cincinnati for crucial standings impacts.
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National League
Brooklyn
Boston
Philadelphia
New York
St. Louis
Chicago
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Campbell 150 beats La Barte 110 in class A billiards
Cane bell defeated La Barte 150 to 110 at the Hub Palace in the Class A amateur billiard tournament last evening.
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Hub Palace
Canebell
la Barte
Boston Will Be Satisfied With Nationals Dovey Says
President Gev B Dovey expresses optimism about the Boston Nationals season. He praises the welcome from Boston fans, cites team and management infusion of new blood, and promises a strong showing once the season starts. He expects harmony and success, insisting Boston is the greatest ball town.
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Boston
Dovey
Harvard Plans Big International Track Meet
Harvard captain Minot advocates a grand intercollegiate track meet with Harvard Yale Cambridge and Oxford on Labor Day at the Stadium to showcase top athletes from both sides of the Atlantic. He argues for two teams per nation and favors hosting in America to utilize the stadium and its facilities.
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Harvard
Yale
Cambridge
Oxfords
Minot
Crimson
Oxford
America
England
Bennings Race Results in Snowy Weather
Washington April 10 The sixth race at Bennings saw more snow as the afternoon featured raw disagreeable weather. Winners listed for six races include Dog Rose 10-1 Bilfil 18-5 Greene 7-5 Don Deigo 7-5 Society Bud 12-1 and Holscher 7-10.
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Washington
Bennings
Dog Rose
Bilfil
Greene
Don Deigo
Society Bud
Holscher
Blue Lee Wins Juvenile Stakes at City Park
In New Orleans City Park on April 10 Blue Lee a second choice won the juvenile stakes race with $1000 added for 2-year-olds. Blue Lee beat odds-on favorite Black Mary by four lengths.
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New Orleans
Blue Lee
City Park Today
Black Mary
Monaco Regatta Ulysse Sails 50km in 78 Minutes
In Monaco on April 10 the Ulysse a 33 foot boat completed a 50 kilometer course in 78 minutes marking a swift performance at the auto boat regatta.
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Monaco
Ulysse
Gossip of the Boxers Promoters Set 145 Pound Bout
Los Angeles reports say Mellody Sullivan bout not a welter title fight as weight talks fail. McCarey fixes 145 pounds. Several bouts and matchups noted including Thomas Lew postponement and Cote Briger events. Rumors of bets and challenges involve Fitzsimmons O’Brien and Squires with plans for future showdowns.
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Los Angeles
Mellody-Sullivan
Tom McCarey
Mellody
Joe Walcott
Mike Twin
Joe Thomas
Willie Lewis
Guilford A. C
New York
Potas
Powers
Thomas
Lewis
New Haven
Arthur Cote
Biddeford
Briger
Jerry Gaines
Dave Holly
Bartly Connolly
Portland
Billy Burke
Philadelphia
Billy Rhoades
Kansas
Auditorium
Connolly
Joe Grim
Iymansville
Newcastle
Penn
Bartly
Jimmy Briggs
Kid Pantz
Manchester
N. H
Queen City
Jimmy Dime
Tony Ross
Western
Pennsylvania
Ross
Dime
Bob Fitzsimmons
Bill Hever
Mike Schreck
Jimmy Dann
Frank Carsey
Gus Beze
Roxbury Latin Cox Falls Overboard at B A A Union Club
Nickerson, coxswain of Roxbury Latin second crew, fell overboard at the B A A Union Boat Club quarters yesterday afternoon. Fred Elliott recovered him. Gage, the second crew stroke, will not row again due to an enlarged heart. English High, Roxbury Latin, Legate and Cambridge Latin also rowed.
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Young Nickerson
Roxbury
Sandy Ferguson Sentenced at State Farm for Disorderly Conduct
Sandy Ferguson known as Chelsea strong boy was sentenced by Judge Brown of the Superior Criminal Court to State Farm after trial in which he claimed police persecution and a fighter's occupation. The jury found him guilty as the judge ruled that fighting is not a legitimate business.
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Sandy’’ Ferguson
Chelsea
State Farm
Brown
Superior Criminal Court
Cyclists to Pace Skaters at Park Square Rink
One of the season’s great races is set for Park Square Rink tomorrow night. Charley Williams will race Billy Merritt with Patsy Loap and MacLean as pacers. MacLean trains hard to protect his prestige and will not let Logan threaten it at this or any track.
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Park Square Rink
Charley Williams
Billy Merritt
Williams
Patsy Loap
Maclean
Logan
Palme Tablets Promise Youthful Vitality Product Ad
Advertises Palme Tablets claiming to improve nervous, pale, weak, and fretful individuals by making them rosy, strong, and hearty. Offers a money back guarantee, noting 50 cents per box or 12 boxes for $5 with free book. Sold by Klein's Gardner Knights and Saw Yer locations with listed addresses.
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Tremont and
Bouldion Sts
Gardner
Washington St
Harrison Ave
C. F. Baton
Wriend Mt
Knight's, Court
Hanover Sts
Sawyer
Tremont
Hollis Sts
Opening National League game postponed by weather in hub
National League opening day cancelled due to poor grounds from recent rain. Brooklyn Dodger setup and staff arrive as Pat Donovan leads team, with Tenney uncertain on starter between Cy Young or Pat Flaherty. Boston lineup changes include Ritchie second base and Brush center field. Mayor Fitzgerald to throw first ball. flag to unfurl at center field.
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South End
Tenney
Pat Donovan
Trolley Dodgers
American Cadet Band of
Boston
Harry Pulliam
National League
John F. Fitzgerald
Dovey
Tenneyites
Fred Tenney
Donovan
Cy Young
Pat Flaherty
Pittsburg
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Vwhen
Brooklyn
McCarthy
Bostons
Centrefield
Ritchie
Abbaticchio
Brush
Beaumont
Howard
Bates
al Bridwell
Dave Brain
Boston Nationals May Play If Possible Says Manager
Winthrop April 10. Manager Fred Tenney was hailed at home by phone and said the Boston Nationals would play if possible.
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Winthrop
Fred Tenney
Boston Nationals
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