Opening Game Sparks Glorious Tiadians Colts Victory
Indianapolis wins an opening night drama 5 to 4 over Milwaukee in the American Association opener at Washington Park. Kellum shut down Milwaukee after the second inning while Elliott and Kuhns fueled a late Hoosier comeback to seize the lead in the eighth. Mayor Bookwalter presided as players lined up for the ceremonial start amid a cheering, chilly crowd.
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Heydon
O’brien
Fox
Hoghever
Babb
Coulter
Eliott
O'Connell
Hallman
Weather Forecast for Thursday and Friday in Ohio Indiana and Illinois
Forecast for Thursday and Friday calls for fair weather in Blinois, Indiana and Ohio with diminishing westerly winds. Temperatures gradually rise in Ohio with clear skies and light winds, while Midwest regions expect fair conditions and slowly increasing temperatures overall.
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Washington
Blinols
Indiana
Ohio
Columbus Opens Season With Shutout Of Minneapolis
In Minneapolis the Columbus team defeated the Minneapolis nine in the opening game of the American Association season. Both pitchers were in good form and batting was even. Columbus received strong support from Dunham while Corbett’s defense lagged, costing Minneapolis runs. the locals could manage no offense.
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Columbius
Columbus
Minneapolis
Dunham
Corbett
Kansas City Beats Louisville Opening Day in AA Action
Kansas City opened the American Association season in Louisville with an easy win as Wolfe puzzled the Louisville pitching. Mayor Grainger threw the first ball amid a street parade. Attendance 5,000. Final: Kansas City 8 Louisville 3.
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Wolfe
Grainger
La’eville
Ft. i. Oas
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Nance
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Ganzel
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Rothfuss
Smith
Tennehill
O'Brien
Grady
Lewee
McBride
Dunkle
Hoosiers and Brewers open with fast play and nervous energy
Sutthoff will pitch for Indianapolis and Altrock for Milwaukee as opening day attendance rises with comfortable overcoats and extra streetcar service. Officials praise the American Association pace as Hoosiers, Brewers, and Eastern teams start strong amid lively crowd scenes at Cherry Creek with Kellum holding the Brewers to five hits and Sam Dungan gaining speed on the mound and in the lineup.
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Fox
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Hoghever
Halimann
Fenvce
Coulter
Kihm
O'Brien
O’brien
Hallman
Sam Dungan
Kellum
Washington Baseball Club
W. J. Clarke
Clarke
Naval
Annapolis
Kuhns
Chauncey Fisher
Madison
Havener
Opening day rout as Chicago routs Detroit in AL action
Chicago hammered Detroit 12 to 4 in the opening game with strong hitting and sharp fielding. St Louis beat Cleveland 5 to 3 on the new AL grounds and Baltimore fell to Philadelphia 7 to 3 as Lajoie left the game amid a court injunction note. Washington downed Boston 7 to 3 as consistent stick work and solid defense carried the day. Attendance figures cited: 6,501 in Chicago, 8,000 in St Louis, 12,723 in Baltimore, and 9,000 in Washington.
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Washington Defeats Boston in Soggy Night Baseball Tilt
Washington and Boston produced a 6 to 1 game with Washington scoring early and adding insurance in the later innings. Coughlin Hickman and Lachance sparked the offense with two-base hits, while Wolverton and Ryan contributed on the bases. Dineen earned the win with a strong relief effort, fanning two.
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Boston
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Delehanty
Lachance
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Wolverton
Parent
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Warner
Orth
Sheridan
Pittsburg Triumphs Over Cincinnati In Seven Innings
Pittsburg dominated Cincinnati as Ewing faltered with two costly innings. Attendance 3,000. Final score 7 to 4 with Pittsburgh earning 5 runs in the frame. Philadelphia tops Brooklyn as Hulswitt heavy and Dooin spark the defense. attendance 2,583. In New York, the Giants beat Boston 6 to 4 to complete the series, with late scoring rallies.
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Ewing
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Thomas
Flood
Doom
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Hallman Ahern
C. McCann
Dahlen
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Hallman
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McCreary
Dooin
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Iberg
Lajoie Injunction Blocks Switch From Philadelphia Club
The Philadelphia National League club secured a temporary injunction preventing Napoleon Lajoie from playing for any other team, restraining the American League club as well. The case, argued before Common Pleas Court No. 5, was tied to a Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling, with further action set for Monday on a motion to dissolve the injunction. Colonel Rogers posted bonds, and President Shibe planned to press the matter to the U.S. Supreme Court if needed.
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Pennsylvania Supreme Court
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John S. Rogers
Common Pleas Court No. 5
Supreme Court
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Bernhard
American League
Bernhardt
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Ben Shibe
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Shibe
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National League
Somers Comments on Lajoie Case and Players Contracts
Vice President C W Somers of the American League states the Pennsylvania ruling affects Lajoie only and that other NL players joining the AL may challenge their contracts. He notes US courts outside Pennsylvania have rejected injunctions, and says the NL lacks enforceable contracts with players who left.
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Efforts to Restrain Players in Baseball Dispute
In St Louis courts Robison seeks injunctions to bar Harper Wallace and Heldrick from joining the American League St Louis team. Judge Talty sets next hearing for Harper and Wallace. Judge Fisher requires Heldrick to show cause next day. DC Supreme Court issues restraining order against NL to prevent interference with Washington players Delehanty Wolverton Orth Townsend.
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Frank de Haas Robison
National League Baseball Club
Harper, Wallace and Heidrick
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Robison
Wallace
Heldrick
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Supreme Court of the District of Columbia Today
National League
Washington Club
American League
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Wolverton
Orth
Townsend
Gilbert Has High Score In Nebraska State Tournament
Omaha April 23 Fred Gilbert of Spirit Lake Iowa topped today's Nebraska state tournament events with 164 points of a possible 7 Crosby of O Fallon Illinois scored 1, and Badger with 160 placed third. Several others posted scores ranging from 1% to 1.
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Fred Gilbert
Spirit Lake
Nebraska
W. R. Crosby
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Badger
Laxative Bromo Quinine Box Ad Promotes Brand Name
An old advertisement asserts EB W GROVE must appear on every box of the genuine Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab jeta, the celebrated Cold and Grip Cure, signaling brand authenticity.
Lakeside Race Features Upstart Hoodwink
At Lakeside, a $20,000 Colt defeated Otis finished third in six furlongs as Hoodwink won by three lengths. Otis, 1 to 2 favorite, weakened to second in the dash won by Hoodwink with Sebdia third. Dr Walker, a two-year-old, won in Chicago, while Memphis reports record crowds and Derby anticipation at Cumberland Park with multiple horses and favorites noted.
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B. G. Fox
Schwalbe
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Cogswell
Nashville
Tenn
Cumberland Park
Memphis
Abesak
Bennett
Aladdin
Horse Races Report From Oakland And Aqueduct
In Oakland Frank Duffy led a 15 to 1 upset in the opening event while Houston won the two year old race over Nervator as Alsono faltered at the barrier. In New York Kilogram and McAddie both favored, with Navasota finishing strong in the day’s feature as Ibold and Roysterer posted notable placings.
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L Chance
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Jeannie
Eonie
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Freelander
Aden
Rostand
Roysterer
Ibold
Indiana University Dominates De Pauw in Gridiron Style
Indiana University dominated De Pauw on McKeen Field despite De Pauw’s strong pitching. Errors plagued De Pauw’s fielding while Indiana’s teamwork shone both in the box and at bat. Details of the De Pauw lineup and the Culver Military Academy practice win over Kewanna add to the day’s results. Illinois beats Northwestern 11 to 3 in Champaign.
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Greencastle
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McKeen
Indiana University
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Methodists
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M Webb
Kelley
Nusbaum
Pat Boyle
Clevenger
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Culver
Culver Military Academy
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Blair
Woodward
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Greiner
Sharkey and Hublin Matched for London bout
New York April 2 Tom Sharkey and Gus Rublin were matched to box fifteen rounds to a decision before the National Sporting Club of London in the week beginning June 71 for a purse of 000 with the winner to receive 7 percent. The match will be under Marquis of Queensberry rules. London April 2 The National Sporting Club offers a purse of 2500 pounds for a bout between Jim Jeffries and Bob Fitzsimmons to be held in London next June. President Johto of the American League visited Washington and witnessed the local game in Philadelphia.
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Nate
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