Opening of the season features strong baseball in many parks
Openers across the country highlight early 1920s baseball with Walter Johnson and the Senators earning a shutout win. Jess Petty tops the Giants 3 to 0 as Chicago, St Louis, and the Buccaneers post tight results. Army rugby workouts and early boxing talk mirror the busy slate plus college tracks and upcoming bouts at Buffalo and Philadelphia.
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Athletics
Jess Petty
Giants
Wmeasley
St Louis
Buccaneers
Middle West
Army
Baseball Season Opens With Big Crowds and Strong Play
The opening of the baseball season draws large crowds as teams showcase solid form. Notable performances come from Petty and Johnson delivering standout exhibitions, signaling another promising year for the league.
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Petty
Johnson
Opening day crowds spark 1920 baseball season
Henry L. Farrell reports 223000 fans attend opening games amid brisk patronage and chilly weather. Attendance in New York Chicago Detroit Cincinnati Washington Philadelphia St Louis Boston tallies show robust interest as Brooklyn Robins stun the Yankees while Walter Johnson shines for Washington and other stars begin the new campaign.
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United Press Star
New York
Harry Stevens
Polo Grosinds
Chicago
Detroit
Cincinnati
Washington
Philadelphia
St Louis
Boston
Brooklyn Robins
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Jim Bottom
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Val Picinich
Freigan
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Deacon Scott
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Roger Packinpaugh
Teague
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Huddy Myer
National League Scores and Upcoming Games
Yesterday results crowded the NL with Cincinnati edging Chicago 7 to 6 and St Louis defeating Pittsburgh 7 to 6. Philadelphia beat Hoxton 6 to 3 while Brooklyn lost 0 to New York. Today Chicago visits Cincinnati and Boston travels to Philadelphia as Pittsburgh plays St Louis and Brooklyn meets New York.
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Baseball scores and matchups from yesterday
The American League results show Chicago 3 St Louis 1 and Cleveland 4 Detroit 12. New York 11 Boston 1 and Washington 1 Philadelphia 4. Cleveland visits Detroit while New York hosts Philadelphia.
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St. Louis
Cleveland
Plan to Rebuild Horseshoe Courts in City
Plans advance to reconstruct the horseshoe courts on West South Street with concrete surfaces and electric lighting. Lender Shields will oversee the project with industrial recreation committee support to reopen the sports facility for early next year, pending weather and labor arrangements.
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Weill
Railroad Labor Board Members Named by United Press
United Press reports two members named to the Railroad Labor Board: Ban W. Hooper of Tennessee, chairman, and Samuel Hikes of New York. The article notes Hooper’s chairmanship and mentions Flixgins representing the railroad employers with a final member to be chosen after union negotiations.
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New York
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Tennessee
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Railroad Labor Board
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Opening of the Pennsylvanias Fishing Season Hailed
Fores ably forecasts for the annual fishing season greet outdoorsmen as weather turns mild. Anglers and merchants anticipate strong catches and prize drawings, with stores hosting games and gear displays to kick off the opening period.
Chicago Embraces City as Boxing Fight Center
Chicago lawmakers debate the boxing referendum as votes trend toward legalization. Supporters claim the Dempsey Wills bout would be the first major match staged in the city, with boosters touting Chicago’s prominence as a fight hub.
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Chicago
Tosimmons
Saper
Local baseball field obstacle stirs town talks
Titusville and nearby towns discuss creating a field between Gary and Union City on the state highway. Residents eye a midtown meeting to push a baseball friendly site while supporters cite improved traffic flow and new playing fields amid a changing local scene.
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Caty
Union City
A. Tihipond
Hetiween
Erie City
Sezann
TwSk
Unclear Baseball Scoreboard Report With Mixed Names
The fragment describes a baseball game with multiple players and teams, mentioning a late rally and a 7 to 10 score outcome. It references Pirates Fluinky and Cart aly gy 7 Wi Pioteny, along with several unclear names and events from an autoscanned page.
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Thera
Jees Perty
Sonny Brookisn
Mtober
Sertoh
Jie Bo
Homer Weil
Cart
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Pioteny
Pirates
Ohio's Chapman Goes On Trial
Norwalk Ohio reports on the trial of Chapman linked to railroad safety and legal proceedings. The feature notes the defendant's courtroom appearance, evidence, and anticipated verdicts amid a tense trial atmosphere.
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Ohio
Chapman
James Lyons
Notre Dame Enables New Grid Mentor Amid Turbulence
A report notes Notre Dame football adds a new grid mentor as coach changes continue. The item highlights roster reshuffles and team adjustments under evolving leadership as the season nears.
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Notre Dame
Neadville School Board Deadlock Shapes Property Action
In Neadville a deadlocked school board faced decisive actions as officials evaluated property transfers and district arrangements. Superintendent notes indicate potential reallocation measures tied to the Meadvillie district and Marshall Schools amid ongoing council discussions.
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Neadville School
Batter Up Projections For Today's Baseball Contests
Scattered line notes list players for multiple teams including Giants Athletics and Yankees with pairing of pitchers and catchers. Postponed Detroit game and uncertain rosters appear in abbreviated lines reflecting a broken OCR page from a sports section.
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