Optimism Rules as 1914 Baseball Leagues Eye Strong Season
President Ban Johnson and President John Tener project solid support for their leagues in 1914. They cite fan loyalty, strong clubs like Philadelphia, Washington, Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, and leaders Chance and Navin as signs of confidence and competitive balance for the year.
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Umpires Receive Assignments As League Sets Rules
New York April 12 Umpires of the National League got season instructions and assignments for opening games Tuesday. Secretary Heydler presided in Tener absence. Rules changes include strict infield fly enforcement, balk rule, and a ban on coaches touching runners at third base.
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Strand Holds Bridgeport Hits Off In Eight Inning Pitching Fight
Strand kept Bridgeport hitless for five innings and totaled nine strikeouts despite a high wind and ragged infield. The Braves collected 14 hits for 22 total bases off Bridgeport pitchers Gervais and Blum, with key work from Schmidt Connolly and Griffith. Wilson Collins added four singles in four at bats, while Johnny Evers and Rabbit Maranville contributed hits.
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Baseball Results From Various North American Games
At Nashville Tennessee Toronto ll defeated Nashville five to two. Louisville beat St Louis Americans nine to four. Evansville lost to St Paul ten to five. Waterbury overwhelmed Troy fourteen to six. Detroit second team won fourteen to one over Grand Rapids. Cleveland defeated Terre Haute twelve to zero. Milwaukee beat Dayton four to two in Dayton Ohio.
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