Rainy Wash season opener ends 2 to 1 victory
Washington defeats Philadelphia 2 to 1 as Long Tom Hughes handcuffs the A s while rain and mud slow play. McBride makes a key stop in the field and Street hits a home run in the bleachers. Davis and Collins contribute for the Athletics, but Hughes holds them in check through eight innings.
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Washingtons
Capt Davis
Athletics
Tom Hughes Wis
Shreck
Eddie Collins
Mulan
Milan
Ganley
Delehanty
Clymer
Carter
Freeman
Street
Smc
CoomLs
Coombs
Simgial
Shrek Svd Smith
Cent Tel
Sartifice
Poppd
Bugies
Hughes
Chicago Triumph Over St Tousinfeld In Narrow Victory
Chicago faced St Tousinfeld in a tense April game, delivering a 4 to 0 win as pitchers controlled the early innings. Key contributions came from Rourke and King, while Rivona and Ravnowt held the visitors scoreless, sealing the result in a methodical offensive effort.
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Chicago
St Tousinfeld
Ide Jncals
Liasers Benders
St Lyts Adh
Ae i Slag Ff
Warn Iy
Shiart
Amage
Tress
Tvers Delehart
Staten Nases
Fraser
Bom
Slugging Louis lose to Cleveland in St Louis game
In a rough eight inning contest, St Louis fell to Cleveland as the second game of the series opened. Key hits by Bradley and Perris, plus Stovall’s three-base blast, highlighted the rally while Cherk worked four innings for the Indians.
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Haters Due Muders
Boul Vent
Cleveland
Lebhart
Innning
Cheech
Jones
Pdhamham
Pinkman
Latale
Graney
Imi
Sir Louis
Aleve
Rus—Uoffman
C Tomes Stone
Willams
Ferris
Stovall
Bradley
Perris
Tiebhardt
Cherk
Grane
Willams Stone
Jaspie
Stone Doulle
Wallae
T Jones
Jajpis Willami Stovall
Ferrie
Liebhi
Clarke
Mr Ey
RAIN SAVES BROOKLYN IN SQUEAKER WIN
In a foggy Brooklyn game Philadelphia two and Philadelphia four led to a late surge by Brooklyn. Key plays included a late base hit and fielding errors that allowed Brooklyn to clinch a 9 9 6 score. Moren and Rucker combined on the mound for Brooklyn as Philadelphia left runners stranded and the game stretched to extra innings.
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Brikin
Phitidkipla
Brooklin
Ta & Serre
Phila Aiseo
Ormer
Minncker
Meren
Philadelphia
Branklyn Bo
Lumiey Rucker
Malone
Pat Tse
Moren Branafield
Grant
Philadelpha
Brooklyn
OM Rucker
Moren
Hase
Rucker
Bowerman's Hit Wins Dramatic Ninth Inning Rally
Boston escapes with an 8 to 2 victory over New York as Bowerman draws the winning run in the ninth. Maw Youk plated two Boston runs in the fifth on Crawdadl frame and an error, while Bowerman, Sweeney and Tenney contributed key hits. Crandall pitched for New York, but Boston’s late surge and fielding miscues sealed the win.
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Weston
Boston
Maw Youk
Innning
Das
Stilaherty
Ocrandal
Wes
Newark
Sweeney Shanann
Chantall
Bowerman
Tenney
Bone ma-Crandall
Shannon
Trawall
Helvel
Cantillon Sees Yankees Series as Test for Athletics
Joe Cantillon and his players returned from Philadelphia unhappy with their showing and convinced they would have swept the Athletics in a fair break. Tom Hughes is in best form in years and Patten or Burns will start against New York as the club plans for warmer weather and a stronger season.
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Tom Hughes
Patten
New York
Burns
Warner
Washington
Chesbro
Kielnon
Joe Cantillon
Philadelphia
Cantillon
The
Athletica
Connie Macks
Phiadelphia
Coombs
Tom
Grimms
Newpor Ife
Delehanty
Athletics
Cates
Del
Baseball Briefs and Spring Train Notes From The Era
Baseball briefs recount Tom Hughes shaky spring form with two of four recent starts, Keeley or Burns may start for the Nationals against the New York team, while Grif Sth’s Highlanders feature Jake Stahleg. Cubs win tight games, and manager quotes mix with caustic banter about McGraw and McGann. Odds and anecdotes cover players, umpires, and vanity boxes in a lively, if chaotic, spring tableau.
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Tom Hughes
Hughes
Washington
Walter Johnson
Keeley
Burns
Nationals
New York
Grif Sths
Jake Stahleg
Highlanders
Chicago Cubs
Cubs
Sullivan Defeated In Nine Round Boxing Match
Johnny Summers of England defeated Kid Sullivan of Washington in the ninth round at the Hureka Athletic Club Baltimore. Summers edged ahead early with clever boxing while Sullivan showed grit, absorbing punishment and returning hard body blows before a decisive knockdown sent Sullivan to the mat for the count of nine and the fight ended. referee Jack McGuigan officiated.
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Whellington
Baltimore
Kid Sullivan
Washington
Johnny Summers
England
Hureka Athletic Club
Summers
Ihe Engils
Sullivan
Washington Boy
Summere
Savane
Tine
Jack McGuigan
Horstman Qualifies In Atlantic City Spring Golf Meet
Atlanta City NF April 30 The annual spring tournament of the Country Club of Atlantic City opened today amid a downpour that slowed play and caused several withdrawals. Walter J Trax, former American and English champion, led the qualifiers over 36 holes with 169 to capture the low score medal. The list of players earning first sixteen spots for the Governors Cup includes Travis Gardner City 14 F Douglass Fairfield 14% Travers Montclair 17 A W Tillinghast Philadelphia 198 Townes Oakmont 11 F Herrestief Garden City 172 L A Hamilton Eaglewood 172 F G Horstman Chevy Chase 16 F Sherman Atlantic City 4 Mott Riverton 14 W B Fownes Oakmont 1 W Hutchinson Princeton W K Neiffer 178 R R Wier Willington 178 H M forest Philadelphia 179
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Country Club of
Atlantic City
Walter J Trax
Travis Garden City
Douglass Fairtela
Jerome LD
Travers Montclair
Tillinghast
Phiadelphia
Townes Oakmont Country Club
Herrestief
Garden City
LA Hamlton Eaglewoot
OG Horstman Chevy Cause
Sherman Atlantic
Mott Riverton
Georgetown Hosts North Carolina In South Grid Showdown
Georgetown plays North Carolina this afternoon at Georgetown Licks arena. The Tar Heels are praised as one of the Souths strongest teams and top players, with Georgetown expected to rely on Devine to start against Fordham after leaving for New York and a trip to New Haven to face Yale on Monday.
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Geogetowl
Nori Carolina
Georgetown
South
Virginia and Agricultural and Mechanical
North Carolina
Devine
New Fors
Pordham
Fort New York
New Haven
Yule
Falkenberg suspended for failing to repay Harrisburg loan
President Johnson of the American League announced the indefinite suspension of pitcher Falkenberg of the Washington team after he failed to reimburse Harrisburg club for a borrowed sum. The money, reportedly around 40 dollars, was due when Falkenberg returned to Washington. The matter went to the national commission, and with no repayment, suspension was ordered. reinstatement possible upon payment to Harrisburg. Bill Squires Knocks Out Jem Roche in Dublin. Squires defeated Roche in the fourth round for the Irish title. purse 1475 dollars, side bet of 1000 dollars.
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Baltimore
Lo Monte Cross
Chieren
Tfe
Connie Mack
Spea
Ban Johnson
American League Today
Pichtr Palkenberg
Washington
Harrisburg
Natonal Commis
Uifs
Falkelberg
Garry Herr Fram
Hairman
National Commission
Harrisburins
Johnson
Valkenberg
Pennsylvania
Bill Squires
Jem Roche
Dublin
Australia
Automatic postage stamp vending machines tested in New York
In New York on April 30 1880 postmasters begin evaluating three automatic stamp vending machines after a month long trial in the general post office. Morgan is preparing a report that could prompt government adoption for wide use. Machines are popular with stamp clerks and the public, reducing labor and saving time.
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New York Post Office
Postew York
Yale Football Dates Shortened Schedule For Yale
Yale announces a lean 1920 football schedule with dates shifted earlier and fewer games. Capt Burch and advisers expect the squad to be in condition for key away matches at West Point and Princeton while others hover around single home games. The list shows games at West Point October 30 and Princeton November 21 with remaining dates spread from September to November 14.
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Yale
Burch
West Point
Princeton
Wesles
Syracusa
Holy Clan
Weet Point P
Washlegion End
Jeferson
Mausachusette Agricultural College
Brans
Hharvard
Yew Haven
Masons Secretaries Die Within A Hour In Brooklyn
Special report from New York recalls secretary Anril Waite of the Koppil Lodge in Brooklyn dying last night. Within minutes George Uo Duval collapsed nearby and perished. About half an hour later Duval’s friend James Hamilton died suddenly at his home, leaving a chain of deaths linked by the hour.
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Washington
New York
Anril W.waite
Koppil Lodge of Masons
Brooklyn
George Uo Duval
Everett C Brennand
Duvars
James Hamlton
Baseball Scores Across Leagues Highlight Pairings
In the American League New York and Boston listed no game while Philadelphia faced Washington. Detroit did not play. St Louis hosted Cleveland drawing 2 200. In the National League Boston met New York drawing 4 543 with Brooklyn facing Philadelphia and Chicago facing St Louis 1409. Pittsburgh versus Cincinnati listed as no game.
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Philadelphia
Columbia Park
Pias
Washington
St. Beale
Cleveland
Lmpire Connolly
Natonals
Davis
Cantillon
Hoe
Boston
Detroit
Chicago
New York
St Louis
Detroit Ao
National League
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Pittsburo
Amateur Clubs Seek Scheduling Across City Teams
Local athletic groups publish offers to play or form series with Brookland and other clubs, naming ages from twelve to eighteen and listing managers and addresses. Entries mention Exeter Athletic Club officers, various church teams, and colleges or colleges in Massachusetts with mixed locations and potential matchups.
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Brookland Seconds
Twining Athletic Club
Gurley
Brookland Methodist
Addreas
A Ormaby
Adams Street
Northwest
Exeter Athletic Club
Toaoa JR Simpson
Charles Tanner
Macintosh
Hamptons
Tinsley
Riggs
Bloomingdale
Highlandera
St Fanls
Gladstones
Wadrids
Stephens Altar Boys
Oregons
Addreen Alou Edelin
St Pauls Church
Twenty Third Street
Washington Crete
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