Ready for the Opener as Teams Rally in Fine Shape
Springfield reports two more players released ahead of the season with Wish at top and Gray also cut. Newcomers Alger and Totman arrive for practice as the Orphans prepare for opening day. crowd enthusiasm and organized parades planned. Newark notes Koehn signs with Molders then leaves for home. talks of season start and a 2500 crowd. Lima state league outlook shows manager Dunnigan confirming paid attendance and aim for top three in the Ohio State league.
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Springfield
Ransick
Wish
Shortatop
Gray
Fish
Sis
Columbus
Orphans
Joe Alger
Clarence Totman
Outfelder
Rod’t Nagle
Limatins
T. Bryce
Troy
Gua San
Elty
Snydeveld
Mundger Stansick
Palary
Koeml
Newark
Treddie Koehtef
Sycamore Hay Jumpet
Molders
Indian Braves
Wyandot County
Berryhill
Kooh
Toledo
Columbus Colt
Burk
Lima
Ohio State
M. A. Dunnigan
Byrce
Ted
Dunnigan
Kahle
Lima Cigarmakers
Olt-I
Mayor to Pitch in Open Day At Webb Park Opener
A large crowd is expected as Mansfield and Marion open Ohio State league play at Webb Park. Mayor Scherff will pitch a Merry Widow curve from the mound after a band concert and parade. Mansfield squad led by Doc Bailey will arrive with seventeen players. McVey plans to start Bailey as catcher. Flood and Quinn notch key infield roles.
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Webb Park
Ball Park
Marion Steam Shovel Shop
Mayr Scherff
Loule'a
Fuuw
Maneffield
Erie
McVey
Doc’ i Bailey
Tant
Allains Aoution
Byroymater
Hert Biery
Baseball lineup and town builds for Spring Field opener
Local baseball scene buzzes as the lineup features Jude in left field Kinniger at center Newnham at short Lindsay at third Kahl at right Sykes at first Wouta or Dawson behind the plate Thierre Thorens and Link as pitchers with McAleese and Mick Miller Garvey also listed The crowd will travel by a special trolley car to the opener oversubscribed a second car may run The team plans late night practices and a possible exhibition with Van Wert midweek Ohio State league expected to outperform Ohio and Pennsylvania and contend with the Central district
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Cial
Jude
Kinniger
Newnham
Lindsay
Titel Kahl
Sykes
Wouta
Dawson
Thierre
Thorens
Scuuipin
Link
McAleese
Mick . Miller
Garvey
Nght
Linke
Springfield
van Wert
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Local Merchants Agree to Short Day for Big Event
Proprieties of clothing stores grocery shops and meat markets in MEM closed this afternoon from 2:30 to 6 to honor the opening of the Unionball season. The agreement was mutual among all retailers in town.
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Mem
Good to Grand Stand Tickets Issued for Morning Game
The league announced at a meeting that all ludice tickets are valid for grand stand seating in the morning event. The move aims to simplify entry and reduce confusion for spectators.
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Bane Ball Club
Smeetineg
Fandom of League Awaits Great Morrow in Marion
Thousands of baseball fans in Ohio’s Marion area await the season opener as Marion’s team prepares for a decisive showdown. Manager Charles M. O’Day expresses strong confidence in a capable squad and vows hard work from start to finish to contend for the pennant despite possible setbacks.
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O’day
MANLY
Ohio State League
sandHelders
Marion
Manafield
Charles M. O'Day
O'Day Praises Team as Diggers Aim for Opening Victory
Manager O'Day celebrates fan support and player effort as the Diggers prepare to open the season. He emphasizes collective credit for wins and vows to back the squad with decisive play. catcher Zimpher, scouted by Columbia, reports for duty tonight and will trial with Marion.
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Wolves
Aquare
O'Day
Leannot
Marlon Jiendom
Marion
Zimpher
Columbia Clit
Marion Club
John Stoll Shoe Company Seeks Marion Player for Home Run
The John Stoll Shoe company on South Malmn Street announces it will give a pair of shoes in a draw to the Marion player making the fiery home run on the formal rounder.
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John Stoll Shoe Company
South Malmn Street
Marion
Umpire Bob Hart Beckons Opening Bout in Ohio League
Telegram from President Robert Quintaday to the Mirror says Bob Hart, who umpired in the Ohio Pennsylvania league last year, has been hired in the Ohio Blace league and will umpire the opener tomorrow. Hart officiated here often last season and replaces Lamerie in the opening game with Steinburs, who won later.
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the Mirror
Robert Quintaday
Bob Hart
Hart
Jon
General Waller
Steinburs
Lamerie
Opening game admission remains regular price
Public notices clarify that dollar tickets were a fundraising gimmick and do not alter the gate charge for the opener. Most fans will pay regular admission at the gate, and dollar ticket holders cannot be distinguished once inside. Management urges attendance without pressuring purchases.
Ladies Tickets Offer Value at Grand Stand
The baseball company announces ladies tickets that include grand stand access for an extra charge. For 40 cents or two dollars patrons receive $10 worth of baseball and admission options. Many frequent female attendees previously forgo tickets due to grand stand restrictions and added costs.
Prominent Railroad Man Dies of Heart Disease
Alliance Ohio April 22 John Lettworth aged 46 general freight agent of Lake Erie Alliance and Wheeling railroad dropped dead of heart disease at his home this morning leaving a widow and two children with the railway community reeling from the loss of a key executive.
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Alliance
John Lettworth
Lake Erie
Alliance and Wheeling Railroad
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Doc Baily
Flood
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Robi. Quinn
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