Pitcher Jack Coombs Stifles Red Sox In 1–0 Defeat
In a slow, low‑scoring game the Philadelphia Athletics edged Boston 1–0 as Jack Coombs dominated on the mound. A lone Speaker triple stood as Boston’s only hit while Cy Morgan limited the Athletics to seven safeties but received no support.
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Cy Morgan
Athletics
Red Sox Fall to Middle Station After Tough Game
The Red Sox struggle as Morgan receives poor support from Mec Connell and Wagner amid a long layoff. Heinie is expected back in a few days and Carrigan handles catching duties well. Lord and Stahl give full effort, but the team cannot secure a win. The score ends the tale.
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Heinie
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Carrigan
Boston
Lord
Stahl
Highlanders Win First Home Game
New York Americans beat Washington 8 to 1 in their first home appearance of the season. Smith allowed five hits in the third inning, and Fingle led with a single, a double, and a home run as his long drive highlighted the game.
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New York Americans
Washington
Quinn
Smith
Fingle
Red Sox and Athletics Invited as Guests at Orpheum Night
Managers Lindsay Morison of the Orpheum Theatre invites all Red Sox and Athletics players to be his guests tonight. Teams will sit in the lower tier boxes, which will be decorated accordingly.
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Red Sox
Athletics
Lindsay Morison
Orpheum Theatre
New England League Opens 11th Season Today
The New England league starts its 11th season with Lawrence at Haverhill, Tuynn at Fall River, Lowell at New Bedford, and Worcester led by Jesse Burkett visiting Brockton tomorrow. Last year's tight race between Worcester and Lawrence suggests an even closer battle this season as star players depart and younger talents rise.
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Worcester
Brockton
Cornell Defeats Franklin & Marshall 4–0 in Shutout
Cornell claimed a 4 to 0 victory over Franklin & Marshall extending its winning streak to three games. Pitcher Goodwillie allowed only three hits as Cornell tallied six runs across the first and fifth innings.
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Harvard Defeats Virginia 1 0 In Pitching Duel
Harvard opens its season with a 1 0 victory over Virginia at Charlottesville. Hicks fires a masterful game with 15 strikeouts and no hits allowed. Virginia mustered only one baserunner on a close error. Dana drove in the run on a seventh inning infield hit with helpers Briggs Simons.
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Smith Wins His Own Game From the Tigers
Chicago Americans open local season by defeating Detroit 8 to 1. Smith pitched well and delivered a timely eighth inning single scoring two runs. Cobb made a great catch of Tannehill's long fly in the second.
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Rhode Island Officials Open Season in Baseball Sketch
In Providence the Rhode Island State officials led by Governor Aram J. Pothier opened the Hastern league season with a novelty in the pitcher’s box. The Governor pitched the first ball as Montreal defeated Providence 10 to 3, with Cronin retiring early for the locals.
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State Board of Charities
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Thomas McKenna
Cumberland
State House
Cronin
Cubs Rally Past Cardinals in Inaugural Park Win
Chicago Cubs defeat St. Louis 7 to 3 in the season opener at the new league park. Mayor Kreismann threw the first ball. The Cubs rallied with five runs in the eighth inning, aided by Sallee's pitching and a series of hits. Moran doubled, and Evans connected for a double play noted. Steinfeldt and Delehanty stole bases. Overall allowed five walks and seven strikeouts over seven innings. Brown allowed three runs in two innings. Sallee fanned two. Umpires were O Day and Emslie.
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Covaleski Shuts Out Boston as Phillies Win 4-0
Phillies open season with a 4-0 victory over Boston. Pitcher Covaleski excels with pinpoint control and solid fielding backing him. Key moments include Ferguson’s early control, a sixth inning rally starting with Knabe and Magee, and a seventh inning two-run drive by Dooin and Covaleski.
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Reds Trim Pirates By Red Hot Finish
National League opener at Exposition Park in Pittsburg ended with Cincinnati defeating Pittsburg 7 to 4 to claim first place. Clarke and Wagner started Pittsburg’s early lead, but Cincinnati surged ahead in the third and held it until the eighth when an error by Mowrey sparked a two run rally.
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Giants Edge Brooklyn In Opener At Washington Park
New York defeats Brooklyn by a small margin in the season opener before 25000 fans at Washington Park. Alperman misplays helped Brooklyn swing the lead, but Murray homer in the eighth sealed the victory for the visitors. Holmes, Hara, Lennox and others contributed in the hard hitting game with several errors and notable base work.
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