Weather and sports schedule chaos across major cities
A fragmented list shows multiple baseball and basketball matchups or weather notes across Washington Baltimore New York Philadelphia Detroit Cleveland Chicago St Louis Boston Pittsburgh Cincinnati with rain and snow conditions mentioned and game pairings shifting throughout the day.
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Pittsburg
Cineinnati
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Brooklyn
Boston
Columbus Sells Ossie Schreckengost to Louisville
Ossie Schreckengost once famed as Waddell’s battery mate was sold by the Columbus club to Louisville. The catcher had been a bright spot for Columbus in the recent season, and the terse deal shifts him to the Louisville club in a notable player move.
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Ossie Schrreck
Louisville
Columbus Ohlo
Ossie Schreckengost
Waddell
Rain Delays Opening Day as Red Sox Meet Washington
Post sports report from Boston notes rain postponed the American League opener between Boston and Washington. The doubleheader to follow tomorrow will feature Walter Johnson likely pitching for the Nationals and Jimmy McAleer’s squad showing strength after beating the Athletics. Fans expect tight competition and a strong showing despite the weather.
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Washington Post
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Mass
Red Sox
Washington
Massachusetts
Lexington and
Concord
Jimmy McAleer
Walter Johnson
Nationals
Athletics
Bob Unglauy
Doc Geesler
Weaxon
Hiberfeld
Basco Kid
Highlanders
Schaefer
Tike
Tupe Plavina
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Taft
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Tests of a Way to Win Bail Games Before They Begin
Special to The Washington Fosx from New York on April 18 reports Mike Donlin the Gleats heavy hitter discussing baseball psychology. He says teams win early by provoking pitchers with pregame banter and quoting authorities, then exploiting mood to neutralize rivals.
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New York
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Bugs Raymond
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Tad
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A. Tament
Unsteady late error fuels Detroit win in minor league game
In a cool Southern League contest at Hatlanarge, Speen and Washington see Detroit edge through to a 9th inning rally. Stanage drives a decisive double after Wallace’s miscue in the eighth, while Mullin and Delehanty contribute key at bats as Crawford and others reach base. Opening scoring totals and umpire notes accompany the delayed finish amid rain.
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Clubs seek summer baseball games and addresses listed
The Washington Revenue Club and Life Giants seek opponents for multiple seasons with teams averaging 12 to 13 years and 12 to 14 seats respectively. All Welsh American team lists players and requests matches with teams averaging 14 to 16 players, plus addresses for contacts. Also notes baseball results from Minneapolis Milwaukee and Greensboro as well as a health quack ad for Wood Sarsaparilla claiming to cure skin troubles.
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Life Giants
James B Hogan
Seventh Street
Davis
Williams
Cristo
Bentley
Brewer
Herbert
Verneteme
Dutty
Caitert
Berk
Knott
B. Davis
Netwaa
Harvard Team Works Out On Southern Trip
Harvard baseball men gathered in Charlottesville for morning and afternoon drills as they prepare for games against Virginia and Georgetown. Coach Piper leads a 18 man squad with capt Tanigan and trainer James Fallons. The Crimson hope to win two of three in the South while avoiding a White House reception due to Yale influence.
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Charlottesville
Harvard
Lambeth
Virginia
Washington
Georgetown
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Tanigan
James Fallons
Dana Jeffield
Rabuyo Masuda
RL Groves
Ned Currier
Crimson
South
Ernest Boyer Long
Bulson
Eall
White House
Yale
Sunday School League Confronts Amateur Baseball Commission
The Sunday School League demanded action from the amateur baseball commission at a Ninth Street Christian Church meeting. President Herman A Meyers accused the commission of withholding information and threatened to withdraw until demands are met. The league has revised its constitution but still awaits the commission’s submission, while the treasurer reported solid finances. A season opener supper for pastors and managers is planned at Hamline Church Ninth Street, with a separate meeting to wind up league affairs before May 2.
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the Woods
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Pitcher Eddie Willett Granted Divorce in Windsor Case
Special to The Washington Post Detroit. April 18. Pitcher Eddie Willett of the Tigera, secretly married in Windsor two years ago, was granted a divorce this morning. The bid is suppressed. Willett charged antenuptial deception. wife denied charges and prepared a cross bill, but Willett agreed to a financial settlement and she withdrew her contest, granting a decree.
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Japs to Play Baseball In Pacific Coast League
A Japanese baseball league is forming on the Pacific Coast with headquarters at Seattle. Over 3400 raised, corporations filed, Ito backed by Seattle Portland and San Francisco merchants. Three games weekly planned, opening in June, with teams in multiple cities. The winning team will receive funds to attempt the championship in Japan.
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May Form New League Intercity Baseball Contemplated
Intercity group studies forming an eight club league with Chicago Kansas City Philadelphia New York Cleveland St Louis Cincinnati and possibly Boston. Henry Osterman announces funds secured and inquiries sent to cities to gauge feasibility and immediate organization of the league.
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Attell Ready to Fight Caulon at 115 Pounds
Bantamweight contender Monte Attell arrives from the road and declares he will weigh 115 pounds at ringside to meet Johnny Caulon. The Maternal Sparring Club of the city plans the bout, with Caulon eager to prove himself against a strong opponent.
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Jem Driscol l Wins Fight for English Featherweight Title
Jem Driscoll defeats Spike Robson by knockout in the fifteenth round to retain the English featherweight championship. The bout was scheduled for twenty rounds with a purse of 5000 dollars. Robson forfeited. The Lord Lonsdale belt awarded to the winner amid London crowd.
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Jeffries In Great Shape Inspires Faith In Ring Supremacy
Special to The Washington Post reports Jim Jeffries appears in excellent condition during two weeks of training at Santa Crus. His healthy, rugged look boosts followers and converts skeptics, while observers note his confidence and ease in movement.
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Weather Disgust Prompts Johnson to Pause Training
Chicago April 1 A disgusted Johnson vows to skip training in this winter plagued region. He plans to depart next Thursday stopping at Salt Lake City and Los Angeles, aiming to reach San Francisco by May 1.
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Railroads Turn Down Plan for Slum Dletta Route
New York reports from Chicago say the Western Passenger Association rejected Promoter Jack Gleason’s proposal to have railroads handle the Slum Dletteta to the fam line between Jemnes and Johtson on July 4. The meeting produced a deaf ear to the pleas for the route and timing.
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Rail association stalls plan for cross country excursion tickets
The association offered no reasons for its action and Gleason fumed at the decision. A measure restricting limited train excursion tickets on transcontinental routes from June 23 to July 2 was passed, likely reducing eastern attendance. Gleason, after waiting in Chicago, seeks special train passes to guarantee admission tickets for the fight.
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Johnson backs Welch as referee for Jeffries fight
Chicago April 18 Johnson favors Jack Welch of California to referee the July 4 bout with James J Jeffries. Johnson said Welch would be the man if he has his way, noting the referee will be chosen 60 days before the fight. Jeffries replied he has not considered the choice and would accept any agreed candidate.
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