Braves and Phillies Open the Season at Boston Ground
The rebuilt Boston team presents a new president and manager and a revived spirit. Players show fight and responsibility after a setback to sharpen their game. A marble dusted field awaits. opening day marches and play ball call loom with pitchers Alexander and a Boston opener choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Braves
South End
Pallis
Kling
Ward
Rigler
Alexander
Quakers
Tyler
Perdue
Donnelly
Boston
Kling’s Boston Braves Poised for Strong Season Outlook
Under Manager Kling the Boston Braves show an aggressive, workmanlike spirit in spring practices and barnstorming games. The lineup features Miller, Jackson, and Campbell in a fast outfield with strong defense and batting over .300 last year. Houser strengthens the infield at first, Sweeney shines at second, and McDonald at third. The pitching staff is solid and improved, with several new additions expected to contribute, and a hopeful return trip shows overall progress despite early setbacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kling
Boston
Brown
Braves
Ward
Miller
Jackson
Campbell
Houser
Indianapolis
Sweeney
Eddie Collins
McDonald
Augusta
Veteran Umpire Here For Opening in Boston
John C. Chapman, the Brooklyn based former major league umpire, attends the National League opening in Boston as guest of President John Ward. He notes the season starts too soon and wishes the opening date were at least a week later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Chapman
Brooklyn
Hughey Jennings
Jimmy Collinss
Boston
John Ward
Chapman
Mr. Chapman
Kerin and White New England Umps Named
Secretary J. C. Morse of the New England Baseball League announced the umpiring staff for the season. John Kerin of East Pepperell and Nathaniel White of East Boston join previously engaged H. J. Rorty J. E. Stafford and Charles Lanigan. Kerin replaces Thomas Bannon of Lynn and formerly umpired in the New England league and later in the American and Eastern leagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Morse
New England Baseball League
John Kerin
East Pepperell
Nathaniel White
East Boston
H. J. Rorty
J. E. Stafford
Charles Lanigan
Kerin
Thomas Bannon
Lynn
New England League
Local Olympic Fund Reaches $1000 in Subscriptions
Local subscriptions to the Olympic fund for the American team heading to Sweden total $1000 with a $50 pledge forthcoming from Governor Foss. Contributors include Galen on Benton, H. Underwood, S P Pierce Co, Boston Athletic Club, George E B McQuesten, W Murray Crane, East Boston Athletic Association, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympic Fund
Sweden
Henry Hornblower
Fund Committee
Governor Foss
Galén
Btong
East Boston Athletic Association
W. Week
What American League Managers Have to Say
Managers in the American League express confidence in their teams saying pitchers, backstops, infield, and outfield are in top form. They claim strength surpasses prior seasons and vow to chase a winning record.
Giants Take Two From Yale in Doubleheader
New York Nationals swept Yale University in a Tuesday doubleheader, winning 7 to 2 in the first game and 11 to 3 in the second. Yale committed costly errors and baserunning miscues as Scott issued three walks in the fourth inning of the opener, while the Colts stole 15 bases in the nightcap with Tesreau striking out five in three innings of work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Nationals
Yale University
Colts
Collegians
Yale
Scott
Tesreau
Phillies Aim for Pennant and World Championship
Philadelphia on April 10 expresses optimistic season outlook, pledging to start strong and chase another pennant and world championship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
White Sox edge Athletics in expected closer AL race
Chicago sports column notes the White Sox should be stronger this year after adding young talent. The Athletics are not expected to improve much, suggesting a close American League race. James J. Callahan provides the manager’s view from Chicago on April 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Callahan
Chicago White Sox
Chicago
White Sox
Tigers Poised for Strong Improvement This Season
Cleveland reports the Tigers will be 15 to 20 percent stronger than last year with improved pitching and solid veteran form. Youthfully trained pitchers and new callups are expected to contribute notably to a better showing this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Tigers
Washington Team Aims High This Spring
Clarke Griffith, manager, says Washington has no big claims yet but should climb over last year. He cites improved speed and batting strength as the team builds for the season in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Washington
Browns Strengthen for Better Showing, Manager Says
Chicago April 10 The St. Louis Browns have strengthened and will make a better showing than last year. Some other club at least will be forced to take the cellar position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Browns
ST. Louis
Cardinal
Naps Aim for Pennant Stronger Team This Year
Cleveland manager Harry Davis says the Cleveland Naps are 25 percent stronger in all departments than last year. He notes the players are full of pepper and ginger and ready for the word as the pennant chase opens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Naps
Opening Lineups for American League Baseball Teams
The page lists starting lineups for the American League teams including Boston Detroit Chicago Athletics New York Cleveland St Louis Washington and pitching staffs with players positions and common abbreviations such as p c f 1b 2b 3b ss and cf for an era lineup snapshot. It names stars like Speaker Cobb Lajoie and Meinnis among others across the club rosters.
Motors Gossip Promises Big Labor Day Auto Events
Auto circles report tire price drops favoring consumers. Milwaukee snagged grand prizes and Van derbilt cup races set for Labor Day September 2. Baron Oldfield to race in Santa Monica with Fiat team and a possible third international race prize pool. Packard ship value near $200000 with 27 carriages and 23 trucks. Rockingham Park Memorial Day entries draw New England pros. $1200+ in prizes. AA A sanctioning. amateurs welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Gustav Pabst
Rockingham Park Memorial Day
New England
Indianapolis
Rockingham
American Automobile Association
Harry H. Knepper
Massachusetts Avenue
James F. Kerr
Milk Street
Opening Lineups National League Teams List Rosters
National League lineups feature Sweeney Campbell Miller Jackson Houser Spratt McDonald Kling Tyler Purdi Donnelly Devore Doyle Snodgrass Murray Merkle Herzog Fletcher Meyers Marquard Evers Sheckard Schulte Lennox Hofman Tinker Archer Cole. Pittsburg Philadelphia Brooklyn Cincinnati St Louis with various pitchers and position players listed for each club.
What National League Managers Say About the Braves
A Boston Braves manager states the team is improving over last year with stronger outfields and infield, and better pitching, aiming to lift their standing in the National League. He notes specific gains in two outfield positions two infield spots and pitchers.
Teams Aim for Pennant After Narrow Season Win
With luck on our side we plan to stay in the race as a recent win over the Athletics signals current form and a clear pursuit of the pennant despite a tough year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athletics
Cubs Aim to Win Pennant, Beat New York and Philadelphia
Cincinnati April 10 The Cubs captain expresses strong confidence as he vows to fight for the pennant all season and insists the Cubs must defeat New York and Philadelphia to win the title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Cubs
New York
Philadelphia
Brooklyn Club Relies on Pitchers Amid Spring Struggles
In New York on April 10 Bill Dahlan reports Brooklyn baseball is hampered by weak spring training conditions like other clubs. The club depends on pitcher form and on promising recruits to determine its ultimate standing this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brooklyn
Giants Seek Repeat Glory As Season Opens
The New York Giants manager says the team is practically intact and looks as strong as last year. Players are in good condition and ready for the season to begin with a goal to repeat last year's win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pittsburg Club Aims to Reclaim Title After 1912 Season
The Pittsburg Club states it strengthens first base and pitching, seeking to regain champions' status after the 1912 season. Manager notes confidence in improving weak points from last season and reclaim the old standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Cardinals Lineup Unchanged Says Manager After Spring
ST. LOUIS April 10 no changes to the Cardinal lineup announced. Manager confirms pitching staff is aligned to improve on last season and expects stronger performance in the forthcoming contests.
Reds Face Bright Season Outlook for Reds
Manager of the Cincinnati Reds in Cincinnati on April 10 notes the club appears poised for a strong year with high expectations and solid roster potential heading into the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati Club Seeks Respect in Pennant Race
A fragment notes optimism from a Cincinnati club about competing hard this season, aiming to gain recognition from leagues by proving they are in the race even if not pennant winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Forty Enter For B A A Marathon
The B A A Marathon entries reach forty with daily additions expected from college clubs across Canada. Local notable runners include North Dorchester A A's Andrew Sockalexis and Israel Saklad, while out of town entrant Sammy Mellor seeks past form in the April 19 race. The committee keeps the course and start time unchanged with noon start and standard attendance rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A
George Brown
Colle Try
Canada
North Dorchester A. A
Andrew Sockalexis
Oldtown
Israel Saklad
W. J. Gover
New York
Sammy Mellor
Mercury A. C
Sweden
Ashland
Boston
Dick Piggott
Medford
W. J. Hackett
Brookline Gymnasium
Edward Fabre
National A. A. A
Albert Harro
Cornell and Georgetown Tie 3 3 in Ninth Inning Finish
Cornell and Georgetown University played to a 3 3 tie in Washington. The game ended after nine innings by agreement so Cornell could catch a train. Batteries were Frenlh and Fury for Cornell and Nisbet and Schirrick for Georgetown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cornell
Georgetown
R. H. EB. Creotbetowh
Copelse Aensenaessvaass Sens Waza
Frenlh and
Fury
Nisbet and
Schirrick
Highlanders Hope to Improve Standing in Spring
New York April 10 The Highlanders report steady progress through a erratic spring. Manager Harry Wolverton says the team is in fine shape and focused on improving on last season’s position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Vitt and Bush to Play in Detroit Opening
April 10 report outlines a Jennings plan mixing Vitt and Bush in Detroit. Vitt may move to short while Bush shifts to second, aiming to protect Delehanty’s leg and keep both veterans in action as Davy Jones misses the opener. Bush and Perry appear headed for the minors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Jennings
Jim Delehanty
Oscar Vitt
Donie Bush
Vitt
Bush
Delehanty
Del
Davy Jones
Perry
New Mexico Seeks Boxing Bill for 45 Rounds or Less
Representative Tripp of Las Vegas introduced in the House a bill to permit boxing contests under strict supervision for 45 rounds or less. The measure aims to allow the Flynn Johnson championship fight at Las Vegas scheduled for July 4 under state oversight.
Garden Athletic Club Wins MSG Boxing License
New York April 10 The Athletic Commission granted the Garden Athletic Club a license to hold boxing bouts at Madison Square Garden in the afternoon session. The decision enables scheduled matches to proceed under commission rules at the famed arena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Madison Square Garden
the Garden Athletic Club
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wonder
Walpole Street
Colt
Phillies
Sam Carrick
Boston Nationals
Buffalo
Athens
Mens Department
Thayer, McNeil & Hodgkins
West Street
BY Jake Stahl
Boston Red Sox
Giants
R.H.E. N. Y. Reg’s
Wiltse
R.H.E. N
Tesreau, Fullenwider
Munsell and
Hartley
Brown, Dyer and Tilney
Connie Mack
Philadelphia Athletics
BY Hugh Jennings
Detroit Tigers
BY Clarke Griffith
BY Rhody Wallace
St. Louis Browns
Harry Davis
Cleveland Naps
Fenway
Tom Glenn
Firestone
Barney Oldfield
Jack Johnson
Brighton Beach
Santa Monica
Oldfield
Fiat
Caleb 8. Bragg
BE. E. Hewlett
Los Angeles
Barney
Bruce Brown
Packard Motor Car Company
National League
Pittsburg
American Association
Louisville
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Columbus
Kansas City
Tolédo
Toledo
BY John Kling
Boston Braves
Charley Dooin
Philadelphia Nationals
Frank L. Chance
Chicago Cubs
BY Bill Dahlan
John J. M’graw
New York Giants
Fred Clarke
Pittsburg Club
BY Roger Bresnahan
St. Louis Cardinals
Hank O’day
Reds
Harry Wolverton
New York Highlanders
New Mexico
Garden
Delmar
Idefel Dollars
Gea P.ide & Co
Troy
N. Ve
Jacquard
Jordan Marsh Company
Madras
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!