The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-29


The feature of the opening as was
TO be expected proved to be the big
parade. Yes, the Lincoln team came
through all right, and was seen in the
parade The little squall on the sea
OF the great national game which
blew up last night cleared away, and
the best of feeling was shown by the
two teams today
At 1870 all automobiles, bs, and
carriages had been ordered to report
at the Throop hotel and the parade
was started shortly after that time,
Marshalls band led the parade in
large band wagon which had been en-
gagged for the occasion by the baseball
management. Following the band
was a large touring car in which could
be seen His Excellency Governor w.
r. Stubbs and Mayor William Green.
Following this car were the cabs and
automobiles carrying the players of
the home and visiting clubs and also
the local sporting editors. There were
from fifteen to twenty vehicles in this
part of the parade.
The Lincoln players rode in automo-
biles. Cooley had arranged for hacks
for both teams, but after the contro-
Versy the Lincoln team refused to take
part in the parade the order was can
celled, and this morning after the re-
consideration no hacks could be Sc
cured and automobiles were invited in
to help this part of the programme.
Captain Fox stated that he entered
the parade out of respect to the citizens
of Topeka and not for Cooley.
Private parties also We're in the
parade and the long line of vehicles ex-
tended nearly three blocks.
The parade started from the hotel
and went north to Gordon street and
back to Fourth street where the band
alighted and marched along Kansas
avenue to Tenth avenue. Along the
streets the walks were crowded with
fans who were absorbing the sights
and showing general rejoicing over the
elevation of the Topeka team into the
Western league circuit.
The parade went down Kansas ave-
. nue. to Fifteenth street and out Fif-
teenth to the ball park. The ball play
ers were cheered all along the line OF
march, and it was a sight such as is
seldom seen in any city. especially in
the way of a baseball celebration.
All this time the fans We're packing
the street cars to the ball park. Extra
cars and trailers were called into play,
and the street car company had its
hands full handling the crowds.
Arriving at the park there was un-
doubtedly the largest crowd present
which ever witnessed a ball game in
Topeka. The players We're all Justify
cheered as they entered the park. and
the enthusiasm displayed for the To-
peka team and the great national game
was immense.
Stars and Stripes Raised
The first ceremony at the grounds
was the raising of the flag. 1t was
originally intended that the Western
association pennant, which was hon.
estly won. would be raised. but DR.. D
NJ. Shively. president of the Western
association refused to send it-prob-
ably through jealousy.
Instead the Stars and Stripes were
raised on the long center field pen.
nant pole, while the band played 'Th,
Star Spangled Banner" This part O.
the program was greeted with prolong.
ed cheering. The flag was purchased
by Cooley himself after Shively haC
refused to send the flag which had beer
won. 1t was a handsome one II by
feet in size.
been completed the two teams took tn,
field and spent a few minutes in get
ting warmed up. This part of the gam,
was watched intently by the fans, man,
of whom were watching the local aggre
cation for the first time. and ali O
whom were seeing the team for tn,
first time in the brand new white suit.
which Manager Cooley purchased dur
ing the winter.
At $3.50 Governor Stubbs took tn,
box and warmed up a little bit befor,
endeavoring to throw the ball as ia
as the plate The pitcher took his wind
up and then with one big gyration ex
tended himself at length and flurle,
The ball with all his Quaker avoirdu
pois. The ball went in the general di
rection of the plate although it WASH
Ealled strike. In the meantime Mayo