Brooklyn Beats Boston to Lead National League Opener
The National League opened with four games drawing 000 in attendance, the largest opening day crowd in years. New York led with 24,000 at the banner game, while 9,000 watched Brooklyn defeat Boston across the bridge. Chicago and St. Louis each hosted about 10,000 fans. The games were well played overall.
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Brooklyn
Pittsburg
St. Louis
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Cincinnati
Giants
H. E
Pabetheseses Ood
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Opening game of the National League in Washington Park
New season opens with Boston and Brooklyn at Washington Park on a pleasant day. Willis pitched well for Brooklyn, and Dahlen and Hildebrand produced key hits. Brooklyn takes the lead with Dahlen and Flood driving in runs, while Boston fights hard but falls short as Donovan steadies the defense.
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Bostons
Brooklyns
Washington Park
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Brooklyn
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Cooley
Tenney
Demontreville
Courtney
Carney
Greminger
Boston
Dahlen
Willis
Hildebrand
Flood
Donovan
Concord Gains Enthusiasm From Hitting and Catching Feats
Visiting team features Cassidy's hitting while Concord cheers Doran's catching and Noblitt's stick work. The score by innings shows Lowell and Concord in a close game with a final rough tally of 1-6-0 for Concord.
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Concord
Doran
Noblitt
Lowell
Seeeean
Concord Close
Mets Open NL Season with 7-0 Victory Over Phillies at Polo Grounds
New York defeats Philadelphia 7 to 0 as Christy Mathewson shuts out the visitors on opening day at the Polo Grounds before 24,000 fans. Hulswitz and Douglas stand out for defense. Jones Barry and Yeager contribute two-base hits. Weather fine, attendance 24,000, time 1 hour 55 minutes.
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Cincinnati
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O'Hagen
Dobbs
Steinfeld
Emalle
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Polo Grounds
Philadelphia
Mathewson
Hulswitz
Aladelphia
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Voorhees
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Yeager
Barry
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Hulewitz
Douglas
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O'Day
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Thielman
Bal Raie Lauder
I Jackson
Smith
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Copeeeetas
A.B
Thomas
C. Freed
Seeee Browne
Ane
Ib Seesee
Jacklitsch
Orc
Ae ‘ Hallman
Childa
Iberg
Pittsburg Beats St Louis In Opener At League Park
Pittsburg won 1 to 0 against St Louis at League Park. Leach delivered the only run with a sixth inning single after a misplayed grounder and an earlier play, as both pitchers dominated in a pitching duel before 10,000 fans.
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Pittsburg
League Park
Leach
Kruger
O'Connor
Phillipe
Cincinnati Reds Edge Missed Opening Game Loss
Cincinnati suffered a rough start in the opening game, losing primarily due to missed chances and sloppy plays. The team failed to capitalize on opportunities, allowing opponents to seize control early and set the tone for the matchup.
Manchester Exits Victory Over Worcester in Exhibition
In Manchester New Hampshire the local New England League team beat the Worcester Western League club 3 to 2 in an exhibition morning game. The afternoon contest drew less interest as Manchester kept Dartmouth at bay until late, finishing 4 to 1.
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Manchester
N. H
Worcester Western
Wyctcraces
Psaceree
Dartmouth
Dover Opens Baseball Season With Twin Exhibition Wins
Dover New England League club swept two exhibition games at home. Morning: East Rochester 5 Dover 12, several misc. errors. Afternoon: Dover 8 Lawrence 6, Dover raps 17 hits to pace victory.
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Dover
N. H
New England
Ast Rochester
Lawrence
New England League
Rochester
Ddovep
Concords New England League debut ends in 6 to 3 loss
Concord New Hampshire opened its first season in the New England Baseball League with 1500 spectators as Lowell defeated the home club 6 to 3 in an exhibition game. No errors and even batting honors, but Lowell's hits carried the day. The fast infield play aided the visitors.
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WN. H
New England Baseball League
Lowell
Nashua and Haverhill Open NE League Season in Nashua
In Nashua New Hampshire April 17 the New England League opener ended with Haverhill beating Nashua after a ninth inning rally. Final score by innings shows a late surge by the visitors overcoming Nashua who led early.
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N. H
Haverhill
New England
Peaverhill
Dean Academy Beats Fall River In Exhibition
Fall River opened its baseball season with an 8 to 3 exhibition win for Dean Academy against the Fall River team of the New England League. Poor field conditions due to repairs affected play. league games start next Saturday with Fall River facing Dover.
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Dean Academy
New England
Dover
Merrymount Park Defeats Quincy High In Tight 15-9 Game
At Merrymount Park Quincy yesterday afternoon Mechanic Arts High School beat Quincy High 15 to 9. The home team rattled in the first inning allowing 11 runs while Quincy pushed five in the third and the rest of the game remained an exciting contest.
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Mechanic Arts High School
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Peis
Harvard Defeats Naval Cadets In 17-5 Baseball Match
Annapolis April 17 Harvard’s picked baseball squad routed a Naval Cadets team 17 to 5. Stillman and Anderson each hit home runs. Harvard had 8 runs in the first inning and 2 in the eighth. Annapolis 2 and 0 in the corresponding frames. Batteries: Hutchinson Schoenfuss Milne for Harvard Bas sett Poteet for Annapolis.
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Bassett
Poteet
Burdett College Tops Ballou at Columbus Avenue Courts
Burdett College defeated Ballou and Hobigand on the Columbus avenue playgrounds by 17 to 3. Strong play from Burdett led to a decisive victory showcasing their offense and defense. Ballou struggled to score as Burdett dominated the game with early leads and steady control.
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Burdett
Rochester Beats Binghamton 7 4 In Yesterday's Tilt
At Binghamton New York Rochester defeated Binghamton 7 to 4 in a notable game yesterday. The matchup featured Rochester scoring early and maintaining the lead through the final horn.
Cambridge Reds Meet Mentors On Patriots Day At Charles River
On Patriots Day the Cambridge Reds face off against the Mentors in a forenoon game at Charles River Park. The Cambridge Reds lineup includes Tell Mulligan Boyser Roper Hamilton Claris Donovan Aldrich Priscoll Greenough Nassett Cote Gallagher. The Mentors lineup features Miller White Whitfield Captain Johnson Jackson R Cassidy Nichols Garo Fitzhugh Girliam Looker.
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Miller
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Whitfield
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Jackson
R. Cassidy
Nichols
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Girliam
Looker
Odell's Son Injured in Horse Fall at Newburg
Governor Odell's son Benjamin Bryant Odell was riding when the horse fell in Newburg New York on April 17 and broke his right leg between the knee and ankle. The governor plans to begin a southern and western trip next week if conditions stay favorable.
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Newburg
N. Y
Anarchist Letter Warns New Jersey Officials
A letter received in Gov Murphy of New Jersey’s mail today may be from an anarchist. Addressed to the state Supreme Court judges, it blames the governor’s signing of the Lord anti anarchist bill and invokes the Biblical tale of Sisera and Jael as a warning.
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Jersey
Trenton
N. J
Murphy
Supreme Court of New Jersey
Sisera
Jael
Patriots' Day Activities At YMCA
Patriots' Day will be celebrated by the Young Men's Christian Association with a reception for soldiers from Worts Warren Strong and Andrews at the association building between 4 and 7 p.m. An entertainment will be provided by the Katie Johnson Mormon Jubilee company, followed by basketball in the gym and lunch. At 8 o'clock Jane Cousins of Salem will secure.
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Worts Warren, Strong and Andrews
Association
Katie Johnson
Boxing Gossip Sparks Hatred Over Invites And Fights
A boxing columnist fumes over being excluded from a Tea session hosted by James Donovan, praising his rival’s fight credentials and suggesting politics and boxing share a fighting edge. Bulging March bouts loom at Criterion Club while wrestlers, yachts, and boxing plans unfold across Boston venues.
Rublin’s big win and Madden forfeit teaser
The note discusses Madden staking and a $50,000 winner in a Fitzsimmons bout context. It mentions a $10,000 forfeit, 4 percent of the stake, and possible future contests in Philadelphia or Chicago as part of Rob Roy Benton’s preview. It also notes Kid McCoy’s rest at Billy Muldoon’s sanatorium.
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Billy Muldoon
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Chicago
B. H. Benton
Rob Roy
Walthour Eyes Big Race After Quick Sprint in Atlanta
Robby Walthour rushes to reach Charles River Park for tomorrow's hour motor paced race. He must sprint from a recent race with Jimmy Moran in Atlanta to catch a New York to Boston train, then short transfer to the track if the Boston train cooperates. If he wins, he aims to meet Slarroy Elkes on May 30 in Cambridge and hopes for at least $1000. Other riders like Champion, McConnell and Osgood battled yesterday, with Osgood turning a mile in 1:31 before Champion took the lead. Weat Lynn Wheelmen announce Dow, Younle, and Root as their racing team.
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Jimmy Moran
Atlanta
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Cambridge
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Europe
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McConnell
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Osgood
Sima
Masa
Nat Butler
Hugh Mclean
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Sam Sulkin
Percival
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B. G. Dow
William Younle
FB. F. Root
Weat Lynn
Gaels Host Hurling and Football Carnival on Patriots' Day
Giants of Boston and Worcester soccer rivalries set for April 19 at street grounds South Boston. Boston Rangers vs Worcester Young Ireland Football Club to begin after 2:30 pm with Wolfe Tone Hurling Club and Young Ireland Hurling Club of Cambridge also competing. Matches pay $100 a side with gate receipts split. Military Division fife and drum corps to perform.
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Boston
Fife and Drum Corps
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Muasale
Fitzsimmons Proposes California Bout for World Title
A telegram from Fitzsimmons to James J. Jeffries states he believes California is the only Union state where a glove contest can occur without authorities' interference. He offers to meet Jeffries anywhere in California at any time for the world championship, leaving arrangements to Jeffries, with a $2500 forfeit if not kept.
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Fitzsimmons
James J. Jeffries
California
Jeffries
Union
Nevada
Kentucky
South Sarafinia
Golf Begins at Lakewood in 36 Hole Medal Play
The Lakewood Golf Club opens its Metropolitan district event with 7 contenders including W J Travis and F Douglas. Travis, US amateur champion, matches his 75 over 18 holes while leading the field with a 36 hole total. First 16 qualifiers proceed to 18 hole match play the next day.
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Essex County
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Lenox
James L. Taylor
Dyker Meadow
Patriots Day Games At North End Park Event
City committee schedules Patriots Day athletic program at North End Park on Saturday at 3 PM with 100 yard, 440 yard, 880 yard and mile races plus a running high jump and an open team race. Prizes awarded for first and second in events and to winning team members.
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Cornell Track Aches Hit Key Athletes In Ithaca
Ithaca April 17 F J Porter Cornell's best shot putter sprains ankle could halt further work Trainer Moakley says Sears best sprinter has a lame knee and will miss several days All other track candidates remain in active training
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N. Y
F. J. Porter
Cornell
Moakley
Sears
Celtics Expose Exhibition Plan After Shamrocks Disband
The Ma den Celtics will play an exhibition game at home in Malden at 10 30 a m on Patriots Day after the Shamrocks of Haverhill were disbanded and the scheduled game in Haverhill was canceled.
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Lenox Club Keeps Night Schedule With Four Competing Cards
A double card is down for the Lenox Club meeting on Saturday night featuring bouts between Mike Sullivan and Tim Kearns and Chester Goodwin versus Kid Goodman in a lively evening of ring action.
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Lenox Club
Mike Sullivan
Tim Kearns
Chester Goodwin
Kid Goodman
Eastern League approves schedule in New York
The Eastern League adopted its schedule today in New York and announced no changes to playing rules or to gate receipts division.
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