Opening Game Sees A's Edge Sox 3-2 at Fenway in Gloomy Debut
In a rain-dark opening at Fenway Park about 10,000 fans saw the Athletics hold off the Red Sox 3 2. Rollicking crowd witnessed public ceremonies as Gov Cox and Mayor Curley helped raise the flag before a pitching duel and late rallies. Ruel and Dugan changed the fielding by substituting at key moments, but Galloway's two timely hits and Heimach’s baserunning secured the A's win despite Boston’s fresh lineup and strong early hits.
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Henee
Red Sox
Jimmy Coughlin
Channing Cox
James M. Curley
Army
Navy
Sox
A’s
Firsts in Red Sox Athletics Opener
The report lists debuts and firsts in the game including Quinn’s first pitch strike and Del Pratt’s first assist. It notes firsts by George, Jimmy, Jack, Muddy Ruel, Elmer Smith, and Frank McGowan. Naylor records a wild pitch and is pulled for Pratt, with Walker and others contributing early actions.
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del Pratt
George
Jimmy Ise
Jack
Pratt
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Sox A Bit Wrinkled In Tight Baseball Duel
Galaway and Bing Menosky had two base hits. Smitel and Miller contributed two sacrifice hits. Heimach and Ihen on base helped the Athletics edge the Red Sox 7 to 4. Quinn and Naylor matched strikeouts while multiple double plays and three wild pitches influenced the game.
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Galaway
Bing Menosky
Smitel
Miller
Heimach
Lhen
Athletics
Red Sox
Quinn
Naylor
O’rourke
Burns
Pratt
O'Rourke
Galloway
Johnsson
Olly
Wilson
Walsh
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Washi
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Jones
Harris
Shanks
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Pipp
Balla
Magic
Vonee
Bost
Pas Schang
Owens
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Last‑ditch play seals Sox win in muddy finale
Johnston advanced to O Rourke who fired a perfect relay to home. Ruel delivered to Heilmach, Connolly ruled him out but the ball escaped Muddy’s glove, Heilmach touched the bag again and the run counted, ending the game.
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Johnston
O'Rourke
Sox
Ruel
Heilmach
Connolly
Muddy
Heimach
Moose Harris Delights Crowd With Early Hit Rally
Joe Harris known as the Moose drew praise as he opened with a clean right field smash in his first at bat. He walked once, fouled out, and later hit, forcing a run as Menosky tried to score from third while Pratt held at first.
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Pratt
Naylor
Del
Joe Harris
Rolly
Charlie’ Eckert
Charlie
Smith
Pitt
Sox
Menosky
Fred Heimach
Eckert
Duffy
Elmer Smith
Joe Dugan
Dugan
McGowan
Mike
del Pratt
Doc Johnston
Harris
Galloway
Brazil
Heimach
Quinn
Pittenger
Ed Walsh Debuts as Umpire in Humble Start
Old-Timers quickly recognized Ed Walsh. The former White Sox star pitcher made an inauspicious debut as an umpire. He worked as the third of three umpires and held a spot behind the third base in the game.
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Ed Walsh
Old White Sox
Umps
Quiet Ballpark Watcher Keeps Score at Quiet Tilt
A spectator kept to the shadows and wore a new blue suit as he watched the game. He only had a few chances to call foul or fair on near-base hits along the third base and left field foul line.
Shone Collins Left Out by Lineup Error
A mix up in the Sox lineup caused Shone Collins to miss the opening game. Captain Del Pratt listed Smith and Collins as right fielders and forgot to scratch Collins’ name as a nonstarter, preventing him from entering later.
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Dugan
Smith
del Pratt
Tommy Connolly
Sox
Collins
Shone
President Harding Opens Game in Record Crowd
Washington defeated the New York Yankees 6 to 6 in a record crowd of 26 000. President Harding and Vice President Coolidge attended with cabinet members and other officials, and Harding threw the first ball while keeping the official score.
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Washington
Harding
Coolidge
New York Yankees
Dugan Returns to Play After Health Boost
Joe Dugan of New Haven surprised onlookers by entering the game amid renewed health. The former Athletic star pressed for a chance, and his performance hinted he may stay in the lineup regularly, likely at third base, as he continued to improve in health.
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O'Rourke
Harrie
Smith
Clark Pittenger
Duffy
Joe Dugan
A's
Vice Pittenger
Muddy Ruel
Brasil
Mack
Joe’ Dugan
New Haven
Joe
Dugan
Chick Galloway Shines At Field Day For A’s
Chick Galloway the A’s shortstop had three hits including two doubles and a single in four at bats. He scored two runs as the team totaled four assists and four putouts with several spectacular plays.
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Chick Galloway
A’s
Indians Rout Tigers 7 to 4 in Opening Game
Cleveland defeats Detroit 7 to 4 as Morton outpitches Oldham and Olson. McInnis stars with a single double and triple in his first Indians game. Veach homers for Detroit, crowd dampened by cold weather. oldham and Morton key hurlers.
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Olson
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Mellmann
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Stas Evans
Dineen
Nallin
Huntington Beats Allen 4 to 3 in West Newton
Huntington School topped Allen School 4 to 3 despite Allen outhitting 10 to 4 as they left several chances uncapitalized. Key players included Upham Rothwell and Cartaya for Allen with Gurney and West for Huntington contributing on offense and defense.
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Allen School
West Newton
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Hunt
Cartaya
Rothwell
Gurney
West
Erskine
Brennan
Healey
Norris
Riley
Flahe
Smith
Bowser and Pinky Round Ten Minute Bout at Grand Opera House
Bowser meets Pinky Gardner in a ten minute rounds wrestling match at the Grand Opera House with rounds and two minute rests. If no fall is scored a winner is declared by referee under catch as catch can rules. Other bouts feature Cyclone Burns vs Louis Pappas and Harry Mamas vs Jim Brown with rounds. Downtown ticket office is at the Old Howard Theatre.
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Schenectady
Paul Bowser
Grand Opera House
Theatre
Louis Pappas
Cyclone Burns
Harry Mamas
Jim Brown
Brockton
Old Howard Theatre
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