Nationals Blank Yankees Before President and 16,000 Fans
Walter Johnson and the Nationals defeated the New York Yankees 7 to 4 at the Georgia Avenue field in a sunny opening day classic. Johnson broke free of early trouble, then dominated the Yankee lineup as Rippey Williams and a patient Washington attack provided key support. Errors and timely hits kept the game close until a decisive fifth inning 3-run outburst sealed the win, with Williams delivering stellar defense and a pivotal sacrifice. President Wilson watched from the stands as a throng of 16,000 celebrated the home club’s opening victory.
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Stanley T Milliken
Walter Johnson
Moundsmen
Dtr Mith
Trusty Nationala
Jed
Georgia Avenue Field
George McBride
Peckinpaugh
Jack Warhop
Donovan
Johnson
Griffith's
Tun
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Whiltiams
Willams
Thor
Matsel
Ainsmith
Walson
District Court of Appeals
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James O'Shea
Edward Stafford
Harry J Gerrits
Lucas F P. Loving
Jonn M Huise
Charles Carr
Julius I Peser
Michael J Keane
Michael J Colbert
Lawrence Hufts
George F Havel
F Edward Mitchell
Carl Gram
Rossa P Downing
George E Berry
Warren Mitchell
Charles F Diggs
John Sacks
Henry J Quinn
Harry St Hollander
Mark Stearman
R Newton Donaldson
R. Golden Donaldson
Wade Ellis
Fred Peltman
Bates Warren
William Quinter
Ralph D Quinter
Daniel W Saker
Vernon LL West
William E Leahs
Barry A Grant
Rudolphis Yeatman
Crandal Mackey
A Maddox
Daniel W. O'Donoghue
Charles J Murphy Evans Brown
Arthur and
Britton
J. Maury Dove
John F. Costello
John Leng
Misa Anne Carrico
MH Holmes
Henry Hodges
Court of Appeals
A. 3. Worthington
Miss Frailey
Nationals Show Strength In Inaugural 1915 Campaign
Nationals loom as pennant contenders with strong all around play and confidence. Johnson’s pitching and solid hitting give them edge, though Griffmen may still grab remaining games. Yankees’ breaks and baserunning woes contrast with Nationals’ steady defense and hitting in yesterday’s exhibition.
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Ifact
Johnsen
Tre Griffmen
Johnson
Milan
Warhop
Yankees
Gruffmen
Yesterda
Donovan
Inaugural Game Highlights and Player Notes
Report on the opening game shows Boehling and Fisher contributing key runs for victory. Johnson held hitters to two, Tipp added a first inning hit, Sweeney sourced by Donovan’s crew, and Warhop noted for a unique hip pocket delivery. President Wilson tossed the first ball as Umpire Evans watched.
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Warshap
Nationals
Johnson
Cook
Wilson
Billy Evans
Winpires Cvans
Mullane
Blo
Wilson Rose Flotors
Evans
Arbiner
Walter Johnson
Idue
Untitled Baseball Showcase Narrated In Detail
A verbose play by play recounts a tense baseball contest with numerous players named, including McBride Foster Shanks Warhop Milan and Williams. The Nationals field strong defense and aggressive base running with key moments such as double plays and a dramatic near-home run, ending with Meeker opening a rally that continues on the next page.
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Foster
Milan
Williams
Morgan
Cy Pieh
Shanks
McBride
Ainsmith
Johnson
New York
E. Cavs
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High
Ook
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Cook Te Pipp
Warhop
Messrs. Evans and Mullaney
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Tay Poampire Fearne
Yumkres
Tee
Voster Tipp
Oetween McBride
Cook
Warhop Boone
James
Morgat
Mar Zan Boone
Peckinpaugh
Warhops
Fly High
Cree
Tipp
Johnson Wins Four Of Five Opening Games In Nationals Start
Walter Johnson, premier stablnt of the world, has pitched five opening games for the Nationals. Four have been victories and three shutouts. His last opener was in 1910 against Philadelphia. Ainsmith has caught him ever since. The standings list yearly results with Johnson pairing with Ainsmith in several battles against Philadelphia, New York, Boston, and Newark, through 1915.
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Walter Johnson
Nationals
Philadelphia
Ainsmith
Johnson
Benton
Cileb
Washington
Street
Undecided Manager Chooses Lineup for Yanks Game
Manager Griffith said he has not decided whom to send against the Yanks this afternoon with Boehling the likely choice and Ayers a strong alternative Harper also considered. The holiday start is at 3 o clock. Morgan tripled in the fifth and Williams made a sensational catch and two hits with a sac fly. Pipp and Donovan stood out, attendance around 5600. Continuous report on page four.
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Griffith
Yanks
Boehling
Choiece
Ayers
Harper
Morgan
Cook
Rippey Willams
Willams
Williams
Moeller
Pipp
Yankees
Donovan
President Heads Baseball Throngs at Opening Day
A roaring crowd of about 16 000 filled Washingtons National Park for the 1915 opening day. President Wilson arrived in the grandstands to a thunderous welcome as Clark Griffiths Nationals and Yankees prepared for the nine innings while Donovan and the manager drew cheers from fans.
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Wilson
Misa Bones
Mias Gault
Joseph P Tumulty
Ivy Cary Grayson
Washington
New York
Nationals
Kluth
District Leaders Gather in Washington for Event
Prominent statesmen and district leaders attend a public afternoon in the capital. Cabinet members, district commissioners, and business officials are among the many guests, with lawyers, judges, and civic figures filling boxes and boxes throughout the proceedings.
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