Sox Rally for Ninth Inning Win on Opening Day
In Philadelphia Sox staged a late rally to win the opener of the American League season, overcoming an early deficit as Williams homered and the team pushed across runs in the ninth. Dodgers beat Giants as Chicago also noted. details show a rough start for several clubs.
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National League Opens With Philadelphia Victory Over Boston
In a crowded ballpark Philadelphia defeated Boston 8 to 4 to open the National League season. Cravath muff led to Moran scoring, then Philadelphia broke through in the seventh and added five more in the eighth aided by two steals, a walk, and errors by Gowdy and Hess. Hess and Gandy opposed Alexander and Killifer.
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Ty Cobb declines base stealing race challenge this season
Detroit star Ty Cobb will not run a base stealing race this season due to injuries. He says he would steal 120 bases if he batted 300 this year. Clyde Milan of Washington previously led in 1912 with 88 stolen bases.
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Moran Shuts Out Brooklyn 3–0 in Newark Pitchers Duel
Harry Moran, the young southpaw, fired a two hit game to blank Lee Magee's Brooklyn 3 to 0 in Newark. Anderson contributed a swinging bunt in Moran's delivery for one of the hits as Newark seized the lead early and held on for the victory. The game featured strong defense and timely hittings from Newark in a brisk session on April 23.
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Boyle Lands Another Pitcher for Keokuk
The rain washed out Keokuk vs Burlington, Pathfinders cannot stay for today’s game due to a Fort Madison clash. Frank Boyle signed pitcher Walker, released by Grand Rapids to Keokuk. Walker, in town, will debut once grounds are ready after a Michigan State League season with wins and several relief appearances.
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Waterloo Cedar Falls track meet looming large
One week remains before the Waterloo Cedar Falls triangular track meet rescheduled to May 1 at Cedar Valley fair grounds. West High's L C Tray aims to select a 15 man team by Tuesday, with Lapore City invited to join for a four cornered event. Ribbons for top three, banners for mile relay and overall winner.
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Hayden Confers With Bi-Staters in Rockford
Rockford April 23. Wakefield returned from Spring field with a proposition that Springfield will pay 250 dollars for the team and quit. Hayden, owner of Burlington and another minor league club, visited Bi-State talks and found local sentiment unfriendly. He and Parsons then went to Freeport to confer with the Pretzel-Hi-Staters amid chaotic baseball plans. The Freeport club needs 2000 dollars to start, with about 1200 subscribed.
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Teachers to Meet Dubuque German College
Cedar Falls April 23. Teachers college opens the baseball season today in a game with Dubuque German college, the Hawks conference newcomer. It is Pedagogues first diamond meeting with the school, leaving strength comparisons uncertain. Director Seymour has drilled twenty-one recruits, with only three veterans among them.
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Exhibition results from Central association games
Wednesday exhibition games featured Burlington 7 Keokuk 1 Davenport 2 Muscatine 0 Mason City 1 Dubuque 0 and Conal Rapids 8 Upper Iowa 4. An unclear fragment about a performer at Taylor's Music House followed.
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Milan Eyes Base Stealing Contest Showdown
Clyde Milan of the Senators may enter a season contest against Fritz Maisie of the Yankees to determine who steals the most bases. Milan previously stole eighty eight bases in one season and aims for a stronger year after a poor 1914 season.
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Mulligan Sold to Ned Egan's Club in Muscatine
Eddie Mulligan a 21 year old from St Louis is purchased by Ned Egan to fill Shanley’s vacancy with the Muscatine Musky club. Mulligan played for Davenport last year and under Egan at Ottumwa Rock Island and Galesburg before being recalled by O'Leary. His .268 batting and .967 fielding last season precede his Musky debut expected Sunday after Bromwich returns.
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Repeal Effort for Anti Pigeon Shooting Law
Freeport reports sportsmen in Illinois circulating petitions and lobbying to repeal a law banning live pigeon shooting from traps. They argue disease control and cruelty concerns, noting that birds are sometimes killed or wounded and then disposed of, with charitable organizations benefiting from weekly shoots and donated meat.
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Picture firms explode fire destroys Ottumwa offices
Ottumwa April 23 fire caused by a picture making machine explosion in the waiting room of the Ottumwa street railway offices. The three story building was gutted and contents destroyed. Loss will reach about 60000 dollars.
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Bunny Players Here Saturday Manages Dubuque Three-I Team Arrives in Waterloo
The Dubuque Three-I league club arrived in Waterloo to play one Central association team. Manager Mullen is not with the squad, attending the American League season opener in Chicago. Cedar Rapids travels in for two games, promising excitement as Waterloo readies to test strength against rivals. Harry Ellis joins Manager Andrews roster, likely to appear in games against Cedar Rapids.
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