Nationals Return From Road Trip To Host Athletics
Nationals come in .500 and seek fourth place in a tied group as they return from New York to face the Athletics in their home opener. Rain halted the final game with the Highlanders, while former Washington players Lebivelt Conroy and Spencer join the Hustlers in a guest appearance amid club chatter and roster reshuffling.
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Highlanders
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Philadelphia
Rochester
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Chester Spencer
Charlottesville
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Hustlers
Spencer
Ganzel
Hubbard Chosen Umpire for Sunday School League
Edward Hubbard, a former Washington amateur player, was selected as umpire for the Sunday School League at a managers meeting. The season opens with Fourteenth and A streets NE grounds to host championship contests, with Nativity Field hosting certain games and early field work planned.
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Alfred L. &Tern
Edward Hubbard
Washington
Balthgate Eanithia
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Urs
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Amar
Strenta
Ingram Memorial Church
Central Nine Heads to Prince ton for Princeton Freshmen
Central High School baseball teams sails Friday afternoon to Prince ton to meet the Princeton Freshmen. Coach Gargan leads a 13 man squad with Sweeney pitching Moss catching Oberlin at first Fair at second Cant at third King at short Heftin in left field with McCathran in center and McCathran in the outfield. Local enthusiasts and a faculty rep accompany the team.
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Princeton
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McCathran
Sweeney
Moss
Oberlin
King
Vanne McDonough
Plans for big fight in Las Vegas July 4
Chicago April 17 Jack Johnson and Jim Flynn will fight for the world heavyweight title in Las Vegas New Mexico on July 4 promoter Jack Curley said work on the arena would start May 1 both fighters to report by late June Johnson training has begun Flynn to start soon. Also reports McFarland Wells bout set for April 24 in New York with 10 rounds and $10 000 at stake Bucknell defeats Army 7 to 1 at West Point score 7 to 1
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Philadelphia
New York
Grimm
Meare
Chicago
Jack Johnson
Jim Flynn
Las Vegas
New Mexico
Jack Curley
Curley
Flynn
Johnson
McFarland
Wells
Baltimore releases catcher Byers to Gay
Baltimore, April 17. Catcher Byers was released unconditionally by the Baltimore club to Gay. Byers came from St. Louis in 1904 and had been a member of the local team ever since. Chicago to Play Only Big Eight next fall, per Coach A. A. Stage’s announcement.
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Baltimore
Boi" Byers
Gay
St. Louis
Chicago
University of Chicago
Cosch A. A
How They Will Line Up In Todays Ball Game
Washington Moeller Foster Milas Sendefer Figen Naight McBride Aarmith Williams Johnsen Walker p Umpires Menars Hart
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Moeller
Foster
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Aarmith
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Johnsen
Walker
Menars, Hart
Davies Stable Scores Again at Norfolk Race Meeting
Canadian trainer Robert Davies's stable dominates with 2 year olds Liberty Hats and Spring Maid finishing first and second in a tight field. Six of eight races won by the Davies setup this spring, including Liberty Hall’s win. Running Account, owned by W Redmond, scored a popular victory as layers faced heavy losses with three favorites prevailing. The meeting closes Friday April 2 after a delayed start due to Charleston.
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Davies Representatives
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Sprig Maid
Liberty Hall
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Heads
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Jockey Club
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Tamellia
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Charleston Race Day Results At Monument Grounds
A report of Charleston horse racing results features six races with winners and placings. Purse events include two-year-olds and up, with notable horses such as Ralph Lioyé, Mr Alvescot, Cracker Box, and Coustry Boy among the top finishers. The narrative notes a victory by Dakin and team stars Hanson, Kulle, Brill, and Dickman.
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Loan Gbark
Pike
Hanoutr
Qir Alvescot
Peal
Senond
Pharaoh
Tornen
Felix ‘Gagnant
Miss Wlem. Yacca
Capsice Aloo
Peek
Morristown
Hanover
Aandad
Lady Lightning
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Sonoita
Breaker Boy
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West Point
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Font
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Telatiif
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Ray of Pleasure
Oopuerth
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Mamid
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Sto
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Arbutus
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Golden Treasure
Pater Pendar
End Idan
Ren
Asmuive
Monument
Dakin
Hanson
Kulle
Brill
Dickman
Stora
Doo
Racing Entries at Charleston Abbreviated Card
Racing card lists six races for three-year-olds and up with purses and weights. Entries include Nalle Golden Cluster Locks Coletta and many others across furlongs to a mile, with assorted prices and handicaps. Weather is clear and track fast as races proceed.
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Dust
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Hannah Louise
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Howdy Howdy
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Should Run Well Today Morning Telegraph
Racing notes list a lineup of horses and handlers including Tippy Claque Nella Jack Nunnally Dominica Three Links and others such as Maria T Whisper Belle Boas Irene Gummell Casque Montagnte Mazexine Holman Madman Bard of Hope Sand Hill Reybourn Anavrt Rye Straw Union Jack Agnier Aguar Dorothy T.
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Rosebute IV
Whisper Baile
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Onilton
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Katsh Dream
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Superstition
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Hottman
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Ryo Straw
Ails Gramp
Howlet
Silafe
Napanick
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Benora
Tom Melton
Cash
Fred Mulholland
Aviator
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Claque
Nella
Jack Nunnally
Dominica
Marjoria A
Lochiel
Feather Dustar
Partner
Hxcaliber
Gagnant
Hannah Louise
Jennie Wells
Amestown
Maria T
Whisper Belle
Boas
Irene Gummell
Montagnte
Mazexine
Holman
Madman
Bard of Hope
Sand Hill
Reybourn
Anavrt
Rye Straw
Union Jack Agnier
McIntyre for Mattick in Chicago Outfield
Chicago April 17 Manager Callahan of the Chicago American League club announced Matty McIntyre would replace Walter Mattick in right field while Mattick remains a fast outfielder. Lynch suspends Brooklyn manager Dahlen for three days after a disputed umpire decision. Davidson released from Brooklyn to Omaha. Princeton Dartmouth baseball game postponed due to rain and will be played tomorrow.
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Ould
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Mattick
Lynch
Dahlen
New York
National League
William Dahlen
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National League Today
Ifielder Davidson
Omaha
Inceton
Dartmouth
Princeton
N. J
Prince“Dartmouth
Protrow
Opening Day Game Weather and Schedule
Official forecasts warn of showers today with clearing later and cooler air. The game will start at 3 pm if no rain falls, with pavilion gates at noon and grand stand access at 1 pm. Pigtorio’s band will perform before kickoff as fans gather.
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Cross Handsily Beats Murphy in Ten Rounds at Empire A
In a fast and furious ten round bout at the Empire A, Cross outboxed Murphy from start to finish, delivering a decisive victory. Murphy fought with aggression and rough close-range tactics but could not land cleanly, leaving Cross unmarked while Murphy bore a battered face.
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Giants Defeat Boston 4 to 1 in Friday Tilt
Giants outplayed Boston to win 4 1 behind Myers sixth straight hit and a Brown solid start. Spratt errors helped New York score while Campbell delivered key throws and a diving catch. Tunners cut off by Campbell, Witte pitched well for Boston, Brown for New York.
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Meyers Kiem
Washington and Lee Defeat Western Maryland in Key Baseball Game
In Lexington, Virginia, Washington and Lee University shut out Western Maryland College and scored 3 runs. Raftery hit a fourth inning homer with two on, Erwin followed with a bases loaded three-run hit in the eighth, while Twiggs and Ward made notable plays. Stable batting by Webster and Jones, plus strong pitching by Twigg, led the most of the scoring and defensive highlights.
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House passes prize-fight bill in Banja Fe New Mexico
The house approved the Tripp prize-fight bill by a 3 to 1 vote. The measure allows 6 round contests and would legalize the proposed Johnecn- Fyynn fight at Las Vegas on July.
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Mex
House Today
Las Vegas
Johnson or Walker to Face Coombs or Bender in Opening Clash
Washington fans await the season opener at 3 PM as Connie Mack's Athletics meet Griffith's Nationals in Philadelphia. Johnson or Walker expected to start against Coombs or Bender with possible lineup shifts. Griffith may move Walker to pitcher and Dixie Walker to cast. The Nationals seek two wins in the three-game series, praising improved infield, faster outfield, and stronger catching while pitching remains the season’s uncertain point.
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Carey Aims for Olympic Tryouts from Annapolis
Annapolis Md April 11 Les C Carey Naval Academy graduate and top track man trains for the American Olympic team under Jack McManters. Carey plans to enter the 100 and 2 meter races and holds notable marks including 04-5 seconds for the 11-yard dash and 128 for the 2 yard dash. Beach Court Tennis Finals in Philadelphia saw C Jing of Cambridge lose in semifinals. G1 will face Joshus Crang and G. R Ferring of Boston in the final tomorrow.
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Les C Carey
Naval
Philadelphia
C. Jing
Cambridge
Joshus Crang
G. R Ferring
Boston
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