The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-04-13

Chicago, .; Cincinnati, 2.
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PHILADELPHIA. April 1.-The champion
,hIn season Of the National League opened
here to-dar, the New Works, champions
ftbe world, playing the Phillies and Winning
the first game by the score of 3 to 2.
The New Works had Worlds Champions"
vritten across their shirts in large letters
when they trotted out upon the field. while
the band was playing TO entertain the fans
who came in early TO get front seats.
The champions arrived at the grounds
in barouches, and the horses that drew them
through the streets from the hotel were
l,yisbly decorated with blankets also bearing
the championship sign. There is nothing
slow about the champions: they got quickly
10 work, and finally won the game by con-
recting in a timely manner with Johnny
A Lush's curves and by taking advantage Of
several , isplays of the Phillles.
Upon the field the New Yorks were met
nv the Phillies, who were dressed in their
new snow white uniforms. The New Yorks
had on their long blanketlike coats and looked
70 be ready for the bath. These coats, by
the way. which We're imported from the
lumber camps of Minnesota. were greatly
admired.
When the players were finally gathere ed
A, the clubhouse end of the field they were
lined up for the grand march. They faced
the stands and beheld a grand crowd Of
IL7lO fans waiting TO greet them with a wild
outburst.
The leader Of the band gave the signal,
and as the musicians struck up an inspiring
march the players began TO advance toward
the diamond. They made a splendid appear
snce, and when they came near to the stands
the rooters let loose a shout that made the
players smile with the pleasure Of the greeting.
1t was a great long yell that only deep dyed
tn-the-wool fans could let out, and one that
means so much TO the players.
As the line cut into the diamond the men
left wheeled and swept around with ranks
u%nbroken to the hagpole.. Managers McGraw
i ina r Ren rSp s5sR II the qpf h 9f dse r liR ! a 6fd T GieFPy
70 the top of the lofty pole, while the specta-
tors stood up With heads uncovered, the
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flag unfurled and a thousand little flags were
thrown out by the wind over the wall and into
Broad street. Ranks were formed again and
the players Countermarched to the diamond,
where they quickly dispersed.
The New Yorks took the field first and
McGray batted them out to the infeiders,
while the pitchers warmed. up, The fans
wondered who would be chosen to pitch
he'd the mighty New Yorks down to one hit In
game. They were not long in finding out
Matt was 70 be Ames., As the game resulted
h:phching department, for Ames was always
master of the situation. There were many
who had hoped to see the wonderful Matthew
sn pitch, but Matty was at home nursing a
Then the Phillies took the field As a
tIHet OIL mowers was handed to Capt. Gleason
te fans gave forth q salute that showed the
Phlies that the rooters are loyal again this
year,
The day was q beautiful one-,the sun
out Of doors uncomfortable. Consequently
Re stands fairly siowcd With the variegated
@Qrs Of Easter raiment.
Mayor Weaver had been invited to throw
cut the first bali and he took his seat while
" Gb1 ph'i wes were Praftising' umpiTe Hank
O. feld and to him the Mayor threw the !
ol with Y%nerrIng accuracy. Hank made
one hand catch and in another minute
hi, The New {borks vent 9rst to the bat and
~ lg'hi WITH The catching was done by Dq1noyan.
The very first ball pitched hit Roger and he
went 10 first.
he Now Yorks we're on to- good start.
led i throughoyt the game. The Phillfes
hreral times had chances TO catch up. but
n, tbsaT ~, fSqGld quIte rise to the occasion. In
10 tne J Elth innipG Thomas had a splendid chance
IN The, Phillies made q little rally and got
o. rpn, but Ihe New Yorks spufied out their
lTt before the score was tied.
Inc game began with Brespahan walking, !
h. Rnentl9hed He was forced however,
S ny pto~Le. who in turn was a iled in going
yer 70 second on a pretty throw by Donovan. |
ullll, the next mnn I'M giupIcd m lnft nrH |
acIaEh was right on the spot with a tap TO
pssn, - re, put him on third and Donlin across
NoT HnioTturate, in having third base un-
to TsH M i2 2sS, sNGrtes ripped n q two Dagger
nome The inning ended by Senteli throwing
tsi The tPhilies vent out in order at, first in
..Sesan by Sentell making a three base wild
sasrmow after picking up Devlin's grounder.
Sit GHb haa Deylln on the base while throwing
ya biesha4an sent Devlln home with a drive
w.yS ny Brow ne few 10 Thomas and Ames
GsSSsaUO get home. but a throw relayed by
u niaI {, which ended the inning.
titSe fhlIlies counted one In the second.
ID B masSe Iaacfb22 30, 93tteed for Titus was walked
5WcE Geil Ioul !lne. Doolin sent @ fast roller
HgGHnh, and while Ames was co vering the
ms va It,1rinE D9olln Titus scored. Dono-
Dpaptto - ,NSulu AZ lIsls. /
vtTsisaplte Donlin's single and McGann's
y luce , N The third the New Yorks were cut
G.sUg a pretty double play by Doolin and
~ % ph ~Aertes's line fly.
4 dill s ra5Itles dld not have a lookin in the
NJ y ana fourth, but in the ffth, with Brans-
Uut, poolln singled and Dahlen's tumble
ipsSV noEans %srounder put Doolln on second.
Nh 10 eMuvShced them a base by hitting the
G oUN cuann. who made the out unassisted.
he air. "eA' IN hhe' out Roy tanned
or m Ihis inning Donovan made a warm throw.
foTtRHaeoing q double play that put the New
i,d y uut 81 the running for runs. Donlin
4 IiontIp LCel Browne and McGann popped up
c J% oaGR OF the catcher. Donovan caught
tinnirrniy and by a fast throw nailed Donlin
Tfhernns uoWn 70 second.
NE, r. Was nothing doing until the ninth,
nan mn n fhiilies cut loose. Magee. the first
va rrh X nt Tor a baNe TO right and then a
ftns pVSh sent him u third. He scored on
vIs n out Dahlen TO McGann. Bransheld
AsnD Ta ~ 0ut was forced by Doolin. Doom
ti,t OSSh % Dahlen and was thrown out at
Ftndtnnn'Sh ended the game with the score
s j 70 :. The score.
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