Opening Day Frenzy as Yankees Meet Athletics at American Park
The city readies for the league opener with Mayor Medellan to throw the first ball at 3 30 pm. Yankees, boosted by stars like Stahl Memphiss Slade Take and others, face the Philadelphia Athletics as fans pack American and Washington Parks for a bright opening day. Ban Johnson predicts stronger National League competition this season, with Chicago and Philadelphia among teams tightening their rosters.
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Ban Johnson
New York
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Charles Memphiss
Fred Slade
Joe Take
Ile
Hase
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Buck Orth
Deke Bllow
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Billi Hagg
Doc Newton
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5 Regiment
Indoor lawn tennis doubles feature at St Nicholas rink
Mrs Minott and Frederick De Rham defeated Nevila Howland and Bernon Prentice 6 4 4 1o love in the Med doubles round. Edith Deacon and Edgar W yard defeated Mixes Peabody and C F Watson 4 1o love. Howland showed strong forecourt work while Prentice net play balanced the sets. The day’s highlight was De Rham and Minott’s comeback to force 6 all in the final game before a break. The first women’s doubles match will not be decided this afternoon with Mrs George L i and Mrs Miles meeting Mrs Harold Miner and Miss Margaret Busk.
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de Rham
Prentice
Harvard
Minott
George L. i
Miles
Harold Miner
Margaret Busk
Tigers Off for Southern Trip
Princeton baseball team sails on an extensive southern tour with six games in Virginia and North Carolina, plus two in Washington. The squad, 15 players strong, will face Virginia, Georgetown, and professional clubs in Richmond and Washington, beginning with a game against the University of Virginia in Charlottes Ville.
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Char- Sitesville
Richmond
Revneton
Morse
University of Virginia At
Charlottes
University of Oe
Agricultural and Mechanical Uni- Pada Ito
Washington
Georgetown
Giants Open NL Season With Quakers In Philadelphia Fray
The Giants prepare for pennant challenge after a 5 to 1 exhibition win over Jersey City. McGraw rotates players, Alf shines, Shannon collects three hits, and Devlin makes a running catch for a key out. The scoreline notes early scoring and solid defense as Blooming season opens in cold weather.
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Donlin
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Bean
Degroff
Handford
Nicklin
Degreff
Jockey Stewards Meet At Windsor Arcade
A Jockey Club stewards meeting at the Windsor Arcade listed several attendees and addressed apprentice allowances for Joseph Metahey and other license grants. Routes include licenses granted and tabled for numerous trainers and jockeys, with details of granted and refused licenses.
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J. H. Bradford
F. R. Hitchcock
H. J. Knapp
Andrew Miller
Joseph Metahey
Benning
Joseph King
Marellito
Miss Rimses
FM. Arthur
Harry Busenbark
Andrew G. Blakely
Nat Byer
Richard Hauer
Joseph Brooks
W. A. Burtigchell
A. (. Blume
N_ick. Beal, Allan Bulcroft, French Brooks, William Brown, Algernon W. Claxon
George Cornell
G B. Dioguardi
O. J. Decker
J. W. Driscoll
Harry A. Davis
Benjamin Epperson
Harry Patlehy
Frank E. Gardner
William Garth
A J. Gorey
George B. Hennessy
Charles Hill
William J. Hayward
W. S. House
Thomas Hyland
John Hynes
Joseph A. Jones
W. C. Scully
BE. L. Talley
Ernest Uitterbach
George Wicks
Juin Whyte
M. ¢. Kelly
Robert Boyle
J. F. Flynn
Mose Thompson
Robert II
Miller Lcenses
Alex
Edward Dugan
Charles Fairbrother
James J. Fulton
Phil Goldstein
J Kenry
Henry Korner
M. Jogan
Frank King
Philip Kelly
Herman J. Leach
James Lee
Austin Lang
John Mahon
Arthur Martin
James MacFadden
John F. O'Brien
Benjamin Rollins
Thomas Steele
Sumter
Michael J. Simmons
John Iral
Ww. Walker
FE. Walsh
ON THE GOLF LINKS WITH SCOTLAND CHAMPION ARRIVING
Amateur golf champion George O. Simpson of Carnoustie arrived with pro George Low on the same steamer and plans to turn professional. Simpson, from a famed golf family, is seen as a strong contender with Low noting he never yields. The piece also notes other Scottish amateurs who turned pro in the US and reports on grass nursery efforts at Noble and course work at Huntingdon Valley.
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Carnoustie
George Low
Baltusrol Golf
Simpson
Low
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Leven
United States
Garden City
Fred McKenzie
St. Andrews
Jack’’ Mackie
Earl's Ferry
Roseville Golf Club
Mackie
Dunwoodie
James Laing
Huntingdon Valley
Noble
Laing
Choices Fare Badly Jump for Sir Wooster
Washington racing notes from Benning detail a small crowd and mixed results on April 13. Sir Wooster fell back before a late surge by Masnada in the steeplechase, while Umbrella, a 12 to 1 outsider, upset Banker in a tight finish. Other races produced close finishes as Panique also failed to defend odds-on status. Jesse Brown Cup and six more events wrap up tomorrow.
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Fin MacCool
Kelleher
Bloodstone
Beldemo
Masnada
Bill’ Daly
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Right and True
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Benning Summaries
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Adler
B. Zi
Ben Brush
Gingham
Towker Umbrella
Brussel
Auto course crash halts Briarcliff race entrant
Daniel Murphy, driver in the Maja car entered by White Plains Mayor Brown, crashed on the Briarcliff trophy course near Kensico Lake at about fifty mph. He suffered a severe cut to the left leg but not a serious injury. The car, with steering and body damage, was towed to White Plains. repairs were underway, and Murphy would miss practice for a few days but race participation was not ruled out. The Hol-Tan entry, driven by W. H. Hilliard, arrived from Boston for the April 24 Briarcliff race.
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White Plains
Kensico Lake
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New York
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Hilliard
Boston
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Hotchkiss
Healy-Shaw
Schlechter Leads After Draw With Teichmann In Vienna Masters
In the sixteenth round of the Vienna international masters tournament Schlechter holds top spot after a draw with Teichmann. Duras defeats Berger and sits half a point back, Maroczy third, Rubinstein ties Teichmann for fourth fifth. Other results: Perlis over Salve, Jehner over Swiderski, Alapin loses to Leonhardt, Cohn over Tartakower, Marshall beats Suechting, Bardeleben defeats Reti.
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Charter Oak Stakes Entries Set for Grand Circuit Races
Hartford April 13 fifty five horses named for the Charter Oak Stakes of 10000 for trotters eligible to the 2 4 trot three races will decide prizes of 100 to the winner 54 to second 200 to third and 2 to fourth plus 2300 for the horse with the most victories declared Charter Oak winner.
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Yale Twins Win Bouts and Wrestling Titles at Madison Square
G S Dole and L S Dole, both Yale students, captured Amateur Athletic Union wrestling titles at Madison Square Concert Hall. The 125 and 135 pound divisions saw the Doles prevail, with G Dole defeating T J McLear in the 135 pound final and L A Cole beating Gus Bowers in the 125 pound final. The event featured multiple weight classes and close bouts, with substantial crowd attendance noted.
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R Schwartz
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Pinal
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Buffalo Young Men's Christian Association
George Mehnert
National Turn Verein
Walter Ke
Phil Marcus
West Side Young Men's Christian Association
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National Turn
Osear L. Swanson
Svea Athletic and Gymnastic Club
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L. Ruggiero
St. Bartholomew Athletic Club
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Harlem Young Men's Christian Association
Harry Steinmetz
German-American Athletic Club
Sam Flescher
Alliance Athletic Club
A. G. Peterson
G. I. Dole
Max Wirly
Max “Wiely
Championship Season Opens at American Park Dodgers Baseball
Baseball today at 3 30 P M features the New York Americans away against the Athletics at American Park 146th Street N Y. The event includes a 50 cent admission and music by the Old Guard Band.
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