Weather and Score Notes From Today’s NBA Schedule
Fragmentary notes list games across major cities including New York Philadelphia Detroit Chicago and Boston with references to rain snow and chilly conditions. Several matchups appear between teams such as Pittsburgh Cincinnati St Louis Chicago Philadelphia Brooklyn and Boston New York.
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Columbus Sells Ossie Schreckengost to Louisville
Columbus Ohio April 48 catcher Ossie Schreckengost once noted as Waddell’s battery partner was sold to Louisville by the Columbus club where he played last season. The transfer marks a notable change for the former star of the local lineup.
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Rain Delays Boston Washington Opening Day Match
The Boston Red Sox and Washington Nationals postponed American League opener due to 25 hours of rain and poor grounds. Tomorrow the teams schedule two games, with Walter Johnson likely to pitch for Washington and manager Jimmy McAleer aiming for a strong showing despite rain disruptions.
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Jimmy McAleer
Walter Johnson
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Athletics
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Tests of a Way to Win Bail Games Before They Begin
Special to The Washington Post reports Mike Donlin discusses baseball psychology in New York on April 18. He explains teams win pregame by provoking a pitcher with quotes from stars, then rally as the opponent becomes unsettled. he also notes using a weaker player to draw an ejection to weaken the rival.
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Minor League Results From Washington to Detroit April 18
Baseball notes describe a foggy day weathering Southern and South Atlantic leagues with key plays. Stanage’s miscue in the eighth inning and Tim’s steady pitching, aided by strong defense, kept the game close while Crawford and Delehanty sparked late scoring. umpire calls by Simmons noted. Other reports cover Winston Salem’s win over Roanoke and Columbus versus Savannah with varied line scores and batter hits.
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Local Teams Seek Exhibition Games Across Regions
The Washington Revenue Club and Life Giants seek matchups with teams aged around 12 to 13 years and 14 to 15 seats, listing contact addresses in northwest DC and northeast DC. Other notes include team lineups and various baseball results, plus a spring health ad touting Wood Sarsaparilla for clearer complexion.
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Washington Ievenue Club
RC Brown
L Street Northwest
Life Giants
James B Hogan
Seventh Street
Harvard Team Works Out on Southern Trip
Special to The Washington Post from Charlottesville reports Harvard baseball in heavy practice amid wet fields on Lam beth Meld. Coach Piper and Captain Tanigan lead an eighteen man squad preparing for games against Virginia and Georgetown with high hopes for two wins. The trip includes a Washington visit, a Friday rest day, and a potential stopover with Ned Currier.
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Washington
Georgetown
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Tanigan
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Dana Jeffield
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South
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Sunday School League Takes Stand Against Amateur Commission
The Sunday School League meeting at Ninth Street Christian Church accused the amateur baseball commission of withholding information. President Herman A Meyers said the league would quit the commission until requests are met. The league plans to revise its constitution to align with the commission and still awaits submission of the commission’s by laws. The treasury shows a surplus as season openings approach with a supper for pastors and managers planned before winding up affairs and deciding who will toss out the first ball.
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Pitcher Eddie Willett Granted Divorce in Windsor Secret Marrige
Special to The Washington Post Detroit April 18 Pitcher Eddie Willett of the Tigera was secretly married in Windsor two years ago and was granted a divorce this morning. The bid is suppressed as Willett agreed to a financial settlement. his wife withdrew her contest after denying a charge of antenuptial deception.
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Japs to Play Baseball League on Pacific Coast
A Japanese exclusive baseball league forms on the Pacific Coast with headquarters at Seattle. Headed by Ito the wrestler, backed by Seattle Portland and San Francisco merchants, it plans three games weekly. Working capital exceeds 3400 and teams will tour cities for an opening in June. The winner will receive funds to invade Japan for championship.
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May Form New League Intercity Eight Clubs Contemplated
Chicago and eight cities including Kansas City Philadelphia New York Cleveland Cincinnati St Louis and possibly Boston are under contemplation for a new intercity baseball league. Henry Osterman says funding is secured and inquiries have gone to determine actions needed to formalize immediate organization of the proposed league.
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Kansas City
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New York
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Boston
Henry Osterman
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Attell Ready to Fight Caulon at 115 Pounds
Bantamweight contender Attell, fresh from a road trip, vows to weigh 115 pounds for a match with Johnny Caulon. The Maternal Spars Club of the city will stage the bout, and Caulon’s busy press agent has already shown shrewd handling of the proposition.
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Jem Driscoll Wins Fight for English Featherweight Title
Jem Driscoll defeats Spike Robson by knockout in the 15th round to retain the English featherweight championship at Lord Lonsdale belt event. The bout was scheduled for twenty rounds with a purse of 5000 dollars. Robson unable to continue.
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Jeffries in Great Shape Inspires Faith in Ring Supremacy
Special to The Washington Post. April 42. Jim Jeffries appears in excellent condition after two weeks of training at Rowardennan Cal. Thousands at Santa Crus saw him Sunday and followers praise his healthy look. Exalter Johnson backer Cockerill changes view, saying Jeffries stronger and faster. Johnson’s punch feared, but Jeffries’ form may tilt the bout in his favor.
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Weather Disgust Drives Johnson to Travel Plans
Chicago resident Johnson voiced disgust with winter Ike weather and said he would stop training until the worst passes. He plans to leave Thursday with stops in Salt Lake and Los Angeles, aiming for San Francisco by May 1.
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Railroads Turn Down Plan for Slum Delays July Fourth Route
Word from Chicago says the Western Passenger Association rejected Promoter Jack Gleason's plan to have railroads handle a transit link between Jemnes and Johtson for a July 4 event. The meeting in New York reported the association declined the proposal, leaving the parade route arrangements unresolved.
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Rail association stalls transcontinental excursion plans
Gleason- led rail group fails to justify action as a new rule bans excursion tickets on limited trains from June 23 to July 2. He travels to Chicago awaiting railroad talks and is disappointed by the decision. He plans to push special train passes to secure admission for the fight in various cities.
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Johnson backs Welch for JeffriesJohnson bout referee
Chicago April 18 Champion Jack Johnson says he favors Jack Welch of California as referee for the July 4 fight with James J Jeffries. Johnson notes the referee must be chosen 60 days before the bout and has given thought to the pick. Ben Lomond Cal April 18 Jeffries responds that he has not considered referees and would accept any name agreeable to him.
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Jack Welch
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