Nationals Rally in Erratic Pitching Victory over Athletics
Washington toppled Philadelphia 8 to 2 as Falkenberg lucked through a string of base runners without allowing a run amid two hours of tense play. Dygert also faltered early, but the Nationals seized control late, aided by Schlafly’s ten defensive chances and key hits from Hickman and Brouthers. Attendance reached 4,131 as Coakley debuted with a triple by Jones and Boston looms Friday.
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Philadelphia
Goddess of Fortune
Talkenbere
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Athletics
Falkenberg
Iwek
Dygert
Connie “Mack
Coakley
Holy Cross
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Brouthers
Mandger Stah
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Skidoo
O'Loughin
Bells
Davis
Serboki
Tiggert
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Lave
Anderson
Texas
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Serbald
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Round
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Holtman
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Paratelphia
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Pase
Batle
Putkendere
Ty Falkenberg
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Boston
Wakefield
Cleveland
Des Moines
Manuel
New Orleans
Smith
Schlafly
Baltimore
Newark
Tarm
Waeht
Nationals to Open Season in Philadelphia amid Pennant Pulse
Young players will get first choice with recalls on pitchers. Schlafly’s ban noted. Heydon’s wild throw helped save a run as Murphy stole a base and Davis waited at third. Stahl was ejected for protest in the third inning. Loughlin’s umpiring drew a warning. The Nationals plan a season opener in Philadelphia with anticipated large attendance and Mayor Weaver expected to assist in raising the pennant.
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Schlafly
Heydon
Murphy
Davis
Stahl
Philadelphia
Weaver
Opening Contest: New York Defeats Boston 4 to 3 at the Hub
New York plays errorless ball to beat Boston 4 to 3 in the season opener at Boston's South End Grounds. Attendance 17,697. Hitter details list Dougherty and Grimshaw with two-base hits, Winter and Hogg handling pitching duties. Game lasts 1 hour 69 minutes with Measra Eyans officiating.
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New York
Boston
Daugherey
Oserbach
Keelar
O Colling
Elberfeldas
Ainth
Dolle Pense
Hreeman
Moriarty
Elberfeld
Winter
Conroy
Dougherty
Grimshaw
Hite
Hogg
Orth
Graham
Balle
Umphea—Measra
Sherigan
Eyans
Sal
St Louis Errors Costly as Cleveland Wins Opening Game
St Louis opens its season with a 4 to 1 loss to Cleveland amid costly errors. Hess wild on the mound, five bases on balls, while St Louis failed to hit him. Attendance around 9,200 as Cleveland secures the early lead in the American League season.
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Cleveland
Hess
Balla
Atetendanue
St. Lewi
Dae Cleveshns
A Roar
Bay
Ehndieg
Hemphill
Omgrten
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Turner
Jones
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Stovall
Spencer
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Berne
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Invhlen
Hempill
Jupiow
Stoval
Huclow
Brovelt
Yuji—iuelow
Stuien
Hrndley
Iltek
Jackson
Tooehler
Olt
Chicago Defeats Detroit In Ninth Inning Crowd Disruption
Opening Chicago Detroit game attracts a record crowd of 12,875 in Chicago. Spectators encroached on the field in the ninth inning, nearly stopping play. Manager Jones of Chicago was ejected for disputing a decision as Detroit fails to score in the later innings.
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Mich
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Jones
Hhoar
D.jones
Sebaater
Isbell
McIntyre
A Crawford
Coughlin
Lindsay
O'Leary
Warner
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Hite—Schaefer
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Davila
Rude
Sullivas
Stokar
Suhacter
Sullivat
Mager
Tally
Dr. Bhuttin
Om Owen
Tait
Sy Mullig
Owen
Wildprieb
Martin
Gmphis
Moares
Horst
Connor
Norfolk Falls To Baltimore In Tight Baseball Tilt
In Norfolk on April 17 Baltimore defeated the locals 4 to 2 after a tense game marked by strong plays and key errors. Baltimore collected seven hits off Norfolk’s two pitchers while Norfolk answered with equal effort, touching Cummin and Burchell for four runs. Critical miscues in late innings sealed the setback for Norfolk as Burchell and Leonard saw mound action, with Hatfield and Hunter among the run producers for Baltimore.
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Weahington Post
Norfolk
Jenningy
Baltimore
Cummin
Burchell
Orto
Dingte
O'Hara
McMahon
Han
Russell
Kelly
Handaboe
Huntar
Danville Defeats Baltimore Yanigans On Errors In Eight
Special to This Washington Post explores a Danville victory over Baltimore Yanigans by 6 to 4. Key plays include a standout unassisted double play by first baseman Springe and three hits by Woodward, with Danville breaking a 3–3 tie in the eighth inning. Umpire Mr. McDonald and a 1 hour 65 minute game time noted.
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Washington Post
Danville
Vas
Yanigans
Iteam
Zpringe
Woodward
Rowe
Orda Gee
National League Results From Yesterday’s Games
National League matches produced a Philadelphia win over Boston while St. Louis defeated Chicago and Pittsburgh beat Cincinnati. New York shut out Brooklyn in New York, with St. Louis visiting Chicago and Cincinnati hosting Pittsburgh.
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Philadelphia
New York
Boston
Cleveland
St Louis
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Chicago
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Pittsburg
Cinelanatti
Brooklyn
Tyes
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Pittsbur
New York Wins In Tenth In Dramatic Brooklyn Game
In a ten inning tilt, New York Nationals defeated Brooklyn with a late surge led by Alperman’s fumble McGann’s bunt and Dahlen’s double. Attendance reached 8,500 as New York rallied to tie in the fifth and win on a controversial error in extras.
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Brooklyn
New York
Nationals
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Lewis
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Dahlen
R Hoab
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Mertus
Dentin
Bergan
Mcintyre
McGinalty
Stotea
Melntyre
Orrora
New Yorks
McGinnity
Smuilie
Saaway
Pittsburg Opens Baseball Season In Twelfth Inning Triumph
April 17 Pittsburg enjoyed a large crowd as the baseball season began. Wagner doubled into the crowd for two bases and Nealon followed with another in the twelfth to secure a 1-0 victory over Glacininath. Clarke, Wagner, Nealén, and Shashan achieved two-base hits. Weimer pitched for Pittsburg, with Faltione for the opposition. Attendance reported at 17,036.
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Philippe and
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Wagner
Nealon
Ginvinigth Rio AE Clarke
Q Wiggins
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OsBarry
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Seymour
Nessony
Delehanty
Shashan
Corearam
Ritehey
Odwell
Giteon
Phelps
Carlseh
Weimer
Faltione
Pippa Tances
Totels
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Clarke
Nealén
Hugging
Delahanty
Care
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Corcoran
Philippe
Meusrs
Clemend Carpenter
Blanes for Boston Philadelphia shuts out Boston in April game
Philadelphia defeated Boston 1-0 in a pitchers duel. Sentelle scored the sole run on his own single aided by Magee’s hit. Poor base running by Boston limited scoring chances. Players listed include Taft, Doolin, Needham, Booth for Boston and Enmed, Sentelle, Bridwell for Philadelphia.
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Boston
Sentelle
Magee
Bostor
Rhore Plita
Clei Eros Smonney
Able
Giovenn
Dolan
Bontelte
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Btrobel
Doolin
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Booth
Taft
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Bria
Ayer’s Hair Vigor Promises Strong Glossy Hair
Advertising copy touts Ayer’s Hair Vigor as a decades old remedy. It claims the formula feeds hair bulbs to renew life and strength, helping hair stay in place and grow rapidly while remaining soft and glossy. It mentions handsome hair in every bottle and includes the term 2.0 Aperdo.
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Ayer
Undefined OCR fragment retains scattered names and numbers
Fragmentary OCR text mentions several names and numbers without clear context or events. It reads as a jumbled mix of terms including Pfeffer and Dugeleb with scattered digits, lacking a coherent incident, date, or location. No definite action or outcome can be determined from the readable portions.
Chicago Baseball Farce Noted In Futile Effort
Fragmented report details errors and wild pitches in a game at Chicago. Mentions players Beckley Sheckard Strack Grady and Beebe with stolen bases and passing balls, while noting missed opportunities and a lackluster showing by the offense and defense.
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Flolaier
Puttmann
Wicker
Mann
McFarland
Hasea
Shicayy
Babe
Chance
Snea
Beckley
Sheckard
Grady
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The report outlines a baseball or softball score with players Chatfield Bloomingdale and Priternity. It notes earned runs, double plays by Cack to Murphy, and mentions midalekaut. The fragmentary text lists several players including Reged, Hammett, Worle, Appleman, and Middlekaut without a clear final outcome.
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Beyi
Kellner
Chatfield
Bloomingdale
Lott
Bidoualg
Poe
Warley
Reged
Chatfielt
Georgetown and Syracuse Rival in Disjoint Fragments of Play
Disjoint OCR text describes a Georgetown versus Syracuse game with scattered phrases about players and a lacrosse score. Mentions teams, a possible Montgomery plan, and a Harvard defeat by Washington lacrosse with a score of 11 to 0.
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Lacisse
Washington
Lehigh Defeats Virginia In Low Scoring Colleague Contest
Special to The Post Charlottesville April 17 Virginia failed to score after early runners as Lehigh toppled them 3 1 in a pitcher’s duel. Bason starred at short for the visitors with sharp defense while Woodson worked for Virginia, yielding a few hits and providing late support but not enough to rally.
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Yaie
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Ito
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Dalton
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Imade
Munro
Si Song
Mr. Hoffner
Western Maryland College Beats Military Academy in Football
A fragmented report notes Western Maryland College defeated the Military Academy by 10 points. Shiels and Campmin scored home runs for the visiting team, while Krebs and Shields starred on defense.
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Maryland College
Military Academy
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Clarenee Campmin
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Shields
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Clarence Compmaan
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Jade
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Indian Team Faces Washington in Field Clash at Four
Indian eleven clashes with George Washington University on University Field at four this afternoon. Captain Bradley shakes up the lineup as Washington aims to rebound from recent losses. Key players listed include Hemricks at pitcher, Balenti at short, Campbell at second, King at third, Morrisey in center, and Staven son in right.
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Richmond College Triumph Over Yale Team in League Showdown
Richmond College defeated Yale in a tense league game played yesterday. Portsmouth faced five critical errors that helped Richmond dominate. Three Portsmouth pitchers were exhausted as the tide of defeat overwhelmed them. Players Beare Chapin Fenske McDonough Ciafol Taran Throckmorton and Bintib contributed to the effort for Richmond.
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Washington Post
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Pabst Beer Promoted as Doctor Recommended Tonic
An early 20th century advertisement touts Pabst Blue Ribbon beer as a healthful tonic. It claims pure beer nourishes the body with 12 percent food properties from eight day barley malt, aiding digestion and building tissue. The ad asserts physicians endorse Pabst as the best beer and food.
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Pabst Brewing Co
North Capitol
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