Opening Week Shows Speed of All Glues
New York April 22. After a fierce winter, major league openers sparked wide interest as eight parks hosted games. Reports highlight White Sox potential, Walter Johnson in Washington, and the Yankees strong start under Chance. Detroit Boston St Louis division races begin to take shape with Cubs, Robisons, and aging stars showing varied early form.
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Baseball Gossip Highlights From A Turbulent Season
Box stars in reserve. Phillies Traveling Fast. Philadelphia, supposed to be shot to pieces by the Federal onslaughts, has surprised events warmest friends by soundly trouncing the Giants in two engagements and keeping up the winning streak at the expense of the Braves. Byrne and Murphy fit on the Infield with Knabe and Doolan. Mayer and Marshall help Alexander and bid for Seaton’s shoes. Pittsburg, strengthened by the St. Louis trade, is meeting expectations. Honus Wagner shows old form. St. Louis benefits from the trade, while the Cardinals face pitching questions. Cubs have shown little, Herzog’s experiment in Chicago unsettled. Giants struggle with poor pitching after three straight losses. Boston needs conditioning but under Stallings may improve.
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West Virginia Beats Maryland Aggies 4 3 in Narrow Victory
West Virginia pushed past Maryland Agricultural College 4 3 with Barry Barron on the mound earning the win. Hoffecker pitched well for Maryland but costly errors and timely WVU hits tilted the game. Two WVU runs came on crucial two base hits as the estranged contest ended 4 3 in the eastern clash.
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BASE BALL IN A NUTSHELL REST OF 19M RESULTS
Yesterday's results across leagues feature Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Chicago, St. Louis, Cincinnati, and Baltimore games. Notable batterymen include Demaree McLean Reulbach Allen Miller Archer Gowdy Whaling and Burns. Several contests ended in darkness or were postponed due to weather.
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Games Today in National and Federal Leagues
National League matchups include New York at Brooklyn Boston at Philadelphia Cincinnati at Chicago Washington at New York Chicago at Cleveland Philadelphia at Boston Detroit at St Louis Federal League features Indian sports at sail City Chiago at St Louis Buffalo at Pittsburg Brooklyn at Baltimore.
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Panva League Signings Boost Connellsville Prospects
Panva League reports Jimmy Mack of Cokers signing catcher Ray Archer, brother of famed Jimmy Archer, and Buck Weaver’s brother from White Sox, as Connellsville eyes major league potential. Lefty Barum joins McKeesport. Uniontown predicts ten pitchers. Connellsville opens exhibition season May 1 with Dick Guy's Pittsburg Collegians. strong early week attendance noted amid North Pacific haling season.
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Clarksburg Club Seeks Frank Murray Trade Move
Negotiations tied to pitcher Frank Murray from Chillicothe as Clarksburg forwards terms. Murray, used in exhibitor events, would have stayed but for Chillicothe’s strong pitching staff. Cleveland Indians trade catcher Jack King to the Colts with Nap scout Charles Hickman aiding the deal and predicting value for Shp.
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Bridgeport Organizes Independent Fastball Team for County
Earl Orme of Bridgeport forms a fast independent gameball team seeking county opponents. Northview and Salem prefer fully equipped squads with new uniforms for county championship. Teams wishing to play should contact Manager Orme. More sports items on page eight.
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City Council to Meet for Nonetee Bridge Contract Awards
The city council will convene in the evening to award contracts for the construction of projected bridges here.
Notice to Creditors for Kens Copenhaver Estate
Notice to creditors of Kens Copenhaver estate to present claims before the administrator in Union National Bank Suite 408. The administrator, whose name appears garbled, is handling the estate according to West Virginia law. The notice calls for timely submission of all claims to the Surrogate or administrator for verification and settlement.
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