Opening Day in the American League and National League clashes
The notice lists today’s major league matchups across leagues with team pairings in American and National Leagues. It mentions Washington, New York, Philadelphia, Boston, Detroit, Chicago, St Louis, Cincinnati, and Pittsburgh in opening games, plus notes on players and managers shaping the season.
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Washington
Philadelphia
New York
Boston
Detroit
Cleveland
Chicago
Phiadelphia
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Pittsburg
St. Louie
Cincinnati
Sharpe to Play First in Tomorrow's Race
Unclear text indicates Sharpe set to compete first in an upcoming event. Mentions a manager and a champion, with references to a pairing and tomorrow’s race. The fragment hints at preparations and guaranteed cooperation but lacks full details.
Pittsburg and Sharpe in spring training clash in St Louis
The Eastern League boy in the official lineup wired to Pittsburg tonight features a bruising match between Sharpe and Jack Fisnn. Pittsburg paid $4,000 to St Paul for the American Association wonder. Clarke will keep both men for a time. The St Louis lineup for tomorrow includes Pittburgh Hyme Leach Clarke Jett Deld Wagner Miller Casmalis at catcher and Glagon catcher with Bresnahan and Huimwitl in the field.
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Pittsburg
Bharpa
Jack Fisnn
American Association
St Paul
Clarke
Sharpe
St. Louis
Pittburo
Hyme
Leach
Tala
Jett Deld
Wagner
Shorialop
Miller
Neo
Wilson
Harpe
Glagon
Casmalis
Loule
Huggine
Bilis
Asi
Oakes
Tela
Koner
Walsh TQ Pitch Opener Chicago White Sox April 1
Ed Walsh will start the season opener for the White Sox with manager Duffy selecting him for the initial game contingent on weather. Brown's manager O Connor plans Bailey to oppose, with an implied lineup and repeated names from the press preview. Shooting contest results from Ninth Street range and Sportsman's Show timing noted.
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Washington
Chicago
Ed Walsh
White Sox
Duffy
O'Connnor
Browns
Bailey
Lotel
Maleaga
Holen
Zeldee
Hurtzell
Ivan
Abateia
Leakane
Wallace
Stephenn
Bailoy
Pitches Battle Opens Major League Season Today
The opening day features a pitchers battle as Washington faces Philadelphia at Nationals Park. John Johnson and Eddie Plank are slated to start for the Athletics while Walter Johnson counters for the Senators. Fans anticipate a tense, low scoring debut with strong lineups and new uniforms.
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Qiwit ‘Bet
Jim McAleat
Washington
McAlett
Nationals
Connie
Philadelphia
Ranchers
Pénant Ace
Detroit Tigers
Verses
McAleer
Johneon
Melek
Plank
Bender
Johnslop
Athletics
Athletica
Jeffries Slacks Training as Wife Illness Looms
Special to The Washington Poet reports Jim Jeffries easing his pace at the training camp in Rowardeman amid worry over his wife’s illness. He plans light workouts and fishing until she recovers, after a string of heavy sessions and bouts of sleeplessness. Sam Berger and Dick Adams joined early miles and baseball practice, while trainers urge gradual effort as camp chatter centers on a Johnson bout outcome.
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Rowardeman
Eel
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Johnson
Cnter
Farmer Burna
Bis
Dick Adams
Sam Berger
Boulder Creek
Jeffriea
Berger
Adams
Jeff
Palmer” Burns
Bob Armstrong
Jeffeles
Jemrles
Feffries
No Sporting Edition of the Post Today
The Washington Post reports that due to mechanical obstacles it is impossible to publish a sporting edition today.
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the Post
Washington . Post
Sleepy porch screening ends as skyview gym roof fixes
Fragmentary report notes porch screening finished today and a lighter, open air sleeping condition. Roof work on the gymnasium ridge is completed, restoring an outdoor like view with the space now neatly usable.
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Penters
Johnson Acquitted In Auto Speeding Case
Chicago April 18 A jury in Judge Going's branch acquitted Jack Johnson the pugilist of a charge of exceeding the auto speed limit. A policeman who made the arrest said the champion was moving at a rapid pace, but Johnson testified he was traveling only that speed. The jury was out only a few minutes.
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Chicago
Going
Jack Johnson
Pugi
Puglist
Speedway Crowd Sees Small Field Amid Sunny Day
On the speedway a sunny, balmy afternoon drew about 600 men and women. Entry horses were sparse, with promised entries failing to appear, leaving a thin field and disappointing entertainment for spectators.
Harvard Rowing Set for Navy clash at Annapolis
Cambridge April 13 Harvard crew to sail tomorrow for Annapolis where the Navy race is set for Thursday April 21 at 4 50 PM. Harvard shows improved form in on light practice and will line up Stroke Cutler Ward Newton Bacon Hooper Balch Sargen Whitney with substitutes Strong and Metcalf. Other details note fast times from crew members and a busy practice afternoon with several speed trials and close dashes, including a nose finish by Harry C. and Charley Weaver.
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Navy
Annapolis
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Newton
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Hooper
Balch
Sargen ‘Whitney
Bow
Strong
Metcalf
Georgetown Triumphs 10th Inning Win Over Eastern
Georgetown edged Eastern College 3 2 in ten innings on Hilltop as Captain Murphy produced two crucial baseruns including a steal of home in the ninth and a safe drive that sent Waldron home for the decisive run. White outpitched O Connor but benefited from an Eastern error to tie the score, while Murphy again delivered the winning hit in the tenth with Waldron scoring on a single. The game featured sharp defense, a lone Eastern error, and a late rally that defined the hour.
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UN Banes
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Eastem
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