Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-26

Light fielding and signal practice 20
day VIII wind mp the preparatory we .A
OF the Richmond and Toronto baseball
teams which inaugurate the 1915 season
morrow afternoon. Both teams will
have their final work ont at Broad
street Park. although at different
hours
All arrangements for the opening of
the new season. tho first with Rich
in"nd as "a member Of the Class IA cir
ruii. have been completed From pres
cnt Indications IL looks like the crowd
viii fully equal. IL not exceed. that
"hich saw Atlanta pry off the lid OF
TN" southern Association season two
wecks ago
Both teams arc in tip-top shape for
The opening clash. although that
which Dunn will put on tho field will
be handicapped through the fact that
the inheld has not been working to-
gether long. Two OF this important
combination ar. new. and while both
are In excellent trim, they have not
mad any practice with the other mem
hers Of the inner works. The prac-
tce game on Saturday showed the
possibilities IN the new men, and the
practice to-day will famIliarize them
With the capabilities OF their com
rades- in-arms
Another now face will be seen in
the local lineup. Kritchell, the new
'SSeN"i, WHO mas becil away leave
OF absence. Will get here in time to &c.
IN the signal practice to-day, and ne
VIII wear the windpads Tomorrow.
kritchell has been working out al the
park, and is in good shape to start
the season, lie Is a veteran catcher.
ana is batter of the old school His
marx last year was .3i6 as a member
Of the Toronto team
Toronto Has Husky Suuad
Derby Day Bill! Clymer and his
hushy bunch Of pill tosscrs are here
Tor the opening day. His team has
been training down in Durham".lon.,
TO be remembered by the Dunnites-
ana is In great shape for the coming
GriDd The Canadians are confident
that they viii take the long end of
INC opening series from the Rich
;nonde.s, but viii have 10 hump them
selves 10 do il.
me Rotary Club special committee
"ii! wind up It's campaign to-day for
carly closing of factories. stores and
business houses generally. Mayor Aims
ne mas proclaimed half-holiday and
~! city employees will get of In time
10 see the game.
Preceding the game there will he A
big street parade. leaving the CRY Hall
NJ o'clock. The main business streets
VIII be Travelled and the teams will then
get out TO the park for the tinal prac-
tee before host!lities begin.
the city. and can be purchased to-day
saving prospective spectators from get
lihe IN the crush AZ the box Office The
prices FOR the opening day are the same
as those for the other games. except
that women viii not be admitted TO the
Erandstand free on this occasion, or
on Saturday afternoons
toronto viii play here the balance Of
The week. with the exception Of Thurs
day. which VIII be an off day, no game
being scheduled, This break was caused
on account OF the delayed openings in
me other cities, the schedule trainers
having intended starting the season on
Wednesday. hut permitted Richmond to
get under way one day earlier on ac-
count of the preparations that had al
ready been made.
on next Monday Montreal will begin
iour-day engagement with the Dunn
ites. ana on the following Friday Buff
talo Will he the attraction. On Wednes-
day, May IL. Rochester will he the on
ponents, and the locals will then depart
on ITS hrst tour Of the circuit opening
III Toronto on May II.