Red Sox Triumph in Opener Over Reds 7 to 2
Boston tops Cincinnati in the first game, 7 to 2, with Duffy Lewis and Myers driving key hits. Gardner shines at short with two safe hits and strong defense as Lord Madden and Niles contribute early, while Pape and Smith shut down Cincinnati after a brief Reds rally.
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Rising of the Moon and Boston Red Sox rally falls short
In a storied spring game, Duffy Lewis homered for Boston and a late Cincinnati surge threatened comeback. Gardner and Bescher sparked Reds, but Boston held the line with strong defense and pitching by Anderson before Suggs and Smith closed out the Reds. The Red Sox edged ahead early, yet Cincinnati battled to ninth inning, clinging to a slim chance as key plays defined the fray.
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Doves Open Spring Training in Augusta With 28 Man Party
The Boston Doves began actual workouts in Augusta on March 16 with 28 players arriving led by President John Dovey and Manager Fred Lake. Players reported to 9:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. sessions, with early batting practice featuring Ty Cobb in attendance and a March 26 game against Augusta arranged, Cobb likely to play a home position.
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Pocket Time Savers Handbooks Offered for Various Trades
The International Correspondence School sells pocket handbooks for electrical workers builders machinists plumbers and fitters office workers and more. Each volume offers pages of data formulas and practical time saving tips with cloth bindings priced at 1.50 and leather at 1.00.
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Red Sox open strong in Springs notes at Hot Springs
Boston wins again as Kharger and Wood are eyed for future pitching. A bleacher collapse marred the crowd and two New York Tammany men scouted the scene. Boston’s Red Sox second victory follows a bowling win over National Leaguers. Bradley misses the game with a cold but plans a return.
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Lynn Y. M. C. A Defeats Somerville In Track Meet
Lynn Y. M. C. A. defeated Somerville Y. M. C. A. 43 to 7 in a dual track meet held at Lynn. A Spalding won the running broad jump, J. J. Sullivan was second in the 12 pound shot put, and J. Lawrence finished third in the 20 yard dash.
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New Orleans-Cleveland Triumph as Chicago Falls
In New Orleans Cleveland defeated New Orleans 2 to 0 while Chicago suffered a 6 to 0 loss at Fort Worth against Detroit. The American and National circuits saw decisive results with Fort Worth posting a shutout over Detroit.
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McLean targets Schmidt in post baseball prize bout
Big Larry McLean of Cambridge the Reds catcher says he will switch to boxing after the season and challenges Detroit catcher Schmidt who claims to be boxing in private. McLean vows to fight Schmidt during or after the season and bets on a big purse for both if the bout happens, even promising to fight in a garret or vacant lot.
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Johnson Praises Chicago Team Prospects in San Francisco
President B. B. Johnson of the American league, back in Chicago from San Francisco, praises the Chicago club’s prospects. He notes that reports show President Comiskey spent more money than any other major league club owner and says anyone watching the team sees where the money goes.
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Tigers Rank Recruit Sim mons With Honus Wagner
War correspondents rate Recruit George Simmons alongside Honus Wagner as trials begin. Detroit figures on sending him to a minor league. George Mullin calls the current young Detroit hopefuls the best he has seen in years.
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Dorando Pietri to Race Longboat 20 Miles in Pittsburg
Promoters announce Dorando Pietri and Tom Longboat will race 20 miles in Pittsburg on the evening of March 31. Dorando moves eastward from the Pacific coast while Longboat plans to resume training this week after a lay-off due to a possible typhoid fever threat.
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