The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-04-26
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DO modest to do that-it is a known
lct that he is literally boiling over
18th optimism, and he feels that his
Foteges are destined to emerge VIC
brious over last years champions in
Pday's conflict. He has expressed
mself all along as being well pleased
nth the way his men had been round
hg into shape during the long train
IL season. In fact, it liz believed that
be Vfrginians will go TO the post this
fternoon In better condition than any
kher club In Edward Grant Barrow s
rcuit.
When seen last night at the Lex
gton Hotel, Pat Donovan declared
pat he wasn't exactly coming out and
by that his uEderlings are going to
iry the Richmond FASTENERS beneath
he PEACEFUL sod In Broad-Street Park
his afternoon. but he believes that
10 club has more than an equal
nance to win out. Pat says his men
re as fit as the proverb!al fiddle, and
they fall to get the verdict over the
Richmond FASTENERS, they will at least
we them the battle of their lives
Buffalo President Here.
Gerry Simon. president OF the Buff
q,
the Bison City, arrived In Rich
oud last night. He !s staying at the
efferson Hotel. Mr.. Simon had very
title 10 say with reference to Buffalo s
hances of winning the opening en-
punter. but he has confidence galore
Manager Donoyan's ability as a
aseball manager, and Is looking for
victory for his boys Owing TO the
ct that the Buffalo club has been
flaming away from home this spring.
resident Simon has not yet seen his
ub in action, but he says that II any
redence can be put in the dope which
as been emanating from the training
aarters. the Bisons look like another
Championship aggregation
Interest in the opening game today
at fever heat. and the raising OF the
Irtain is being eagerly looked for
ard to by Richmond.s baseball
opulace. A vast sSemhlage-such
never before has gathered within
he confines of Broad-Street Park
III greet the teams when they take
ne field al O'Clock. Business con-
prns throughout the city have agreed
close their doors not later than :
clock in order to afford their en-
loves an opportunity to be on hand
then hostilities begin. The list oil
Merchants, railway companies and
khers has grown to n large proper
on since Monday afternoon. This
rge list Is proof OF the unprecedent-
j interest in the national pastime
ere and bespeaks highly success
\, season in the point OF attendance
br Richmond. The interest in the
pening game Is not confined to any
ne section of the city, but Is being
liked everywhere.
Even people in other sections of the
ty have manifested interest in the
bener, as Is evidenced by the large
amber of requests received by Secre-
Sry Frank Jennings for reservations.
livery incoming train Is expected TO
ring out-of-town fans TO the scene of
little, while all of Richmond's loyal
bort lovers will be out en- masse. The
ckets were placed on sale at a num-
kr of cigar stores on Broad and Main
reets, and from the way they are
ling disposed Of. the crowd that will
on hand when the curtain Is lifted
I'LL excel any previous one In the
STORY OF Richmond.
Ad. Club Standing sponsor.
The Richmond Advertising Club is
landing sponsor for the opening
kme. and the committee appointed
lyeral days ago by this organization
IN contaminated all arrangements
br the curtain-raiser, and members
nuounced last night that the outlook
a record breaking crowd Is ex-
eedingly bright. The committee Is
(1lling hard for an attendance OF
900, and from present indications
will not be very far off.
Park-Keeper Joe Heusler had a
brps Of workmen busy throughout
esterday enlarging the bleachers and
ringing seats around the left and
inter field fences in order to accom-
odate the crowd. A temporary
-andstand has been placed on the
ia tust in front OF the west bleach
4. while the box in which Governor
mart. Mayor Ainslie. Alvin M. Smith
m Gerry Simon will sit will be built
front of the grandstand this morn
The game will be preceded by q
rade. which will form promptly at
40 o'clock from the Eighth Street
IA of Murphy's Hotel. The parade
I'm 70 down Grace to Ninth and down
II street to Bank, turning into Gov
enor and then proceeding to Main.
Will then go down Main to Seven
enth. where II will turn around and
hme back up the same street to
ynth. up to Broad, out Broad to Lau-
going into Franklin, up this
rect to Addison and then to the ball
RI. The cars will arrive at the
seball park about $3.50 o'clock,
hfch will give the opposing players
ficient time to warm up for the
art.
a detail Of mounted policemen from
! Richmond department will serve
the escort for the parade. and will
followed by Kessnich's band. After
s automobiles containing the must
ans. there will be cars with the
ichmond Advertising Club commit