Base Ball Opening Days Stir National and American Leagues
Bridgeport notes a full opening day across major leagues with Chicago White Sox, New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox among early favorites. Dodgers Giants Cubs and Pirates face key matchups as rosters feel war drafts. Fans react to record crowds in Washington and Boston as managers weigh stars likely to be drafted and season prospects amid wartime pressures.
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Taeport
Dodgers
Giants
New York
Boston
Browns
Gurney
Chicago
Red. Sox
Rh’a
Washington
Accordi
Hight
Tener
Johnson
Pelief
Suraoa
Cormen
Spain
Eranece
England
Wilson
Sven
Wwe
Messin Snes
Canada
Sip
France
Yembere
Chicago White Sox
Shampions
Ubs
Alexander
Philadelphia
Benny Karft
Kauff
Cubs
micGraw
Ross Xougg
Johnny Evers Quits Red Sox to Return Home
Boston April 15 The Boston American League club loses coach Johnny Evers who returns to Troy seeking a new playing or coaching position. Heinie Wagner appears in uniform as coach at third base while Barrow adds Wagner as coach and scout. The article notes other clubs like the Cubs Reds and Pirates restructuring rosters amid enlistments and new management as season openers loom.
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Boston
Hiat Hig
Awith
John J Evers
Troy
Evers
Red Sox
Philadelphia Athletics
Barrows
Charles
Heinie
Wagner
Barrow
Davey Robertson
Cincinnati
St Louis
Dodgers
Brooklyn
Robinson
Stengel
Cutshaw
Pittsburgh Nationals
Toney
Kopf
Cincinnati Reds
Reds
Mathewson
Tigers
Roustyz
Sersman
Hal Chase
Groh
Neale
Griffith
St. Louis
Jack Hendricks
American Association
Jack Miller
Marvin Goodwin
Colors
Hendricks
Ropers Hornsby
Hugo Bezdek
Pittsburgh Pirates
Buccaneers
Stallings
Charley Herzog
Herzog
Braves
Barnes
Larry Doyle
Giants
Philadelphia
Alexander
Killifer
Chicago Cubs
Pioneers Defeat B C By Eight To Four In Seaside Park Game
The Pioneers defeated the Columbus Boys club at Seaside Park Sunday afternoon eight to four before a large crowd. William for the Pioneers hit a decisive seventh inning home run with two on base, while Yarnell of the Columbus club also homered in the fourth. Williams, Delmore, Kowalski and others contributed, and Roth and Lavery pitched for their teams in a closely contested, entertaining contest.
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Pioneers
Columbus Boys’ Club
Seaside Park
William
Yarnell
Éabrib
Pow E Walsh
Hammill
Williams
Michael
Delmore
M. Michael
Kowalski
Thavery
Schondorf
Columbus Boys
Varnell
Pulley
Chick
Fox
Ili
Palmer
Sullivan
Friedman
Mallison
Roth
Lavery
Eastern League Schedule Standoff Delays Eight-Team Start
The Eastern League schedule process stalls as the eight clubs dispute dates for Sunday and holiday games. Springfield hosts another session next Sunday amid a stormy meeting. two league magnates are singled out for hogging feed days. Bridgeport games may start at 4 or 4 20, with war effort ties influencing start times. Portland and Providence are discussed as league changes shape travel and gates.
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Astern
Springfield
League
Levinsky to Box Williams in Newfield Avenue Show
Lieut Battling Levinsky the boxing instructor at Camp Devens and ex sparring partner Larry Williams of this city will headline a six round bout as part of a 22 round boxing entertainment staged by the Lakasco club at Levinsky's gym on Newfield avenue next Friday night. The card, arranged by Matchmaker Joe Smith, promises fast action with Red Allen facing Battling Kunz in the semi windup and Terry Lee as referee.
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Battling Levinsky
Camp Devens
Larry William
Lakasco Club
Levinsky
Newfield Avenue
Joe Smith
Red Allen
Battling Kunz
Norwalk
New Haven
Jim Coffey
Red
Thankie Wilson
Brooklyn
Red Cap Wilson
Red Cap
Frankie
Young McMnahon
Box Id Murphy
Marty Morris
Connecticut
Johnny Sharpe
Terry Lee
Vincent Whitney
Ralph Grown
Exhibition Games Postponed by Rain Across Leagues
Kansas City and Columbus fixtures in the American Association were delayed due to rain. Teams listed include Chicago American Seconds, Detroit American, and players Zanniser, Thornton, Bluejacket, Wagner, Bonowitz, Hall, and Yelle among others in the scattered results.
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Kansas City
Chicago American
American Association
Columbus
Detroit American
Zanniser
Thornton
Bluejacket
Wagner
Bonowitz
Hall
Yelle
Baseball Standings and Schedule Amid Dense 1920s Playoffs
In New York the standings show American Leaguers like New York and Washington leading with scattered results. Today’s schedule lists National League Brooklyn versus New York and Boston at Philadelphia, plus Chicago at St. Louis and Cincinnati at Pittsburgh with American League games including New York at Washington and Philadelphia at Boston.
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New York
Washington
Boston
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Chicago
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Detroit
Cleveland
Directors Tourney Entries Closed at Y M C A
Exstries for the Directors Cup Tournament at the Y M C A closed last Saturday night with 24 men desiring to compete. Frank Davis, last year’s winner, is entered again. The winner receives the trophy plus engraving on the big cup. Matches drawn by lot include L A Davis vs Robert J Mickey and several other pairings among 24 entrants.
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Y. M. GA
Frank Davis
Minerature
Lot
L. A. Davis
Robert J. Mickey
R. Bowden
Donald Lanch
Jas. G. Hum
Frank Touland
E. Nelson
Paul D. Mouse
OM. Beach
Ralph Mills
Seabridge
Wim
Ielfeldt
Stanley Olson
Pastor
John Tarrison
Henry Bertelson
Frank Z. Davis
Moora
Ghakian
C. Bolinder
FR. Welch
Chas. Bowers
Jacob Asseldir
Andrew K. Auth
Arrows TSSUF Dec Derby Shelton Junior Champs Seek Games
The Arrows of Shelton Derby champions invite any class opponents in Bridgenart area for matches. Correspondence to editor Ratliph Oricchio at 4535 Howe Avenue Shelton Conn.
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Arrows Tssuf
Arrows
Shelton
Derby
Soccer Players Enlisted Highlight National War Service
A United States Soccer Association effort seeks a complete roll of players who joined Allied forces. Secretary Joe Booth of Connecticut clubs is collecting names to publish in The Yalegram, showcasing clubmen who left the game for military service and noting the sport’s contribution to democracy.
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United States Football Association
Joe Booth
Connecticut State Football Association
Sime
New York
Bridgeport
Sec
United States
Ccluj
State Association
Miltioneal Association
Erownne
Campila Thia
Rotary
France
Yanks Win Opener As Johnson Falters In 6–3 Victory
Washington opener features 6–3 New York win over the Senators sparked by Walter Johnson’s ineffectiveness against Frank Baker. Miller, Pratt and Baker star for New York. Mogridge pitches, Johnson sinks. Liberty bonds address precedes game.
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Washington
New York Americans
Walter Johnson
Frank Baker
Wilson
Louis Brownlow
Liberty Loan
Caproni
Ameri
New York
Ingenns
George Mogridge
Washington Star
Grift
Billy Evans
Liberty Bonds
United States Army
France
Gilhooly
Johnson
Judge
Miller
Foster
Pratt
Shotten
Pipp
Morgan
Baker
Lavan
Permitteéa Pipp
Bodie
Peckinpaugh
Shanks
Hannah
Mooridge
Pino
Milan
Mogridge
Ainsmith
Russell
Mogri
Gilhooley
Hoit
Acosta
Mopridge
Johnsons
Babe Ruth Leads Sox to 7 1 Win Over Philadelphia
Boston opens the season with a 7 to 1 victory as Babe Ruth limits Philadelphia to four hits in four innings. Hooper's bat and Shannon's fielding highlight a cleanly contested opener in front of about 7,000, with Liberty Loan insignia parades and floral tributes for the team and owner Wrazee.
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Boston
Ruth
Philadelphia
Liberty Loan
Royal Rooters
Wrazee
Peters
Hooper
Shannon
Bearcats Challenge Seek Away Games In Behalf Of South Norwalk
The Bearcats of South Norwalk invite competitive matches with Lone Stars St Mary Juniors Arrows of Stratford Oaklands Pioneer Juniors Jackson A C East Bridgeports or any other team in its class on half fare terms. Manager seeks reply from Washingtons in last night's paper. Write to Samuel Landy 48 Fairfield Avenue South Norwalk Conn.
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Bearcats
South Norwalk
Lone Stars
St. Mary
Arrows of Stratford
Oaklands
Pioneer Juniors
Jackson A C
East Bridgeports
Bearcat
Washingtons
Samuel Landy
Fairfield Avenue
Conn
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C. P. Lane, Jr
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