Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-15
OPENING DAY REPLETE,
WITH UNUSUAL FEATURES
Governor and Mayor to Handle First Ball of Year-Mili-
tary Parade Will Visit Park, Where Governor Speaks
Business Organizations Give Great Aid

Rochester as Richmonds opponent
The day is to be gala one, if plans
now in process of completion are sue
cessful. and one of the largest crowds
FOR an opening contest is expected
Governor Henry Carter Stuart is to
throw the first ball across the plate,
and II is probable that Mayor George
Atnslie will receive it after 1t crosses
the rubber. This opening formality is
scheduled for o'clock. the hour be-
ing moved back in order that the game
may De IN progress when the proposed
military parade makes it's appearances
The marines and bluejackets are OK
pectcd TO reach Boulevard Field about
5:20 o'clock Those in the parade will
circle the field. the game being called
Tor the time being. and then will draw
UP IN front OF the boxes occupied by
Governor Stuart and Mayor Ainslie
Governor stuart will make tive-min-
ute patriotic address after which the
parade VIII reform and pass from
the grounds. the game being resumed. s.
These are the big features planned
for the opening day here. They prac-
ticaliN are certain of taking place for
all IN charge of the parade plans last
night announced themselves heartily in
lavor of the program. The opportunity
Tor seeing the marines and jackies at
close range and for hearing Governor
stuart address them and the crowd
IN the interest Of enlistment will be
an added attraction to the game and
no doubt will induce many to the
grounds.
Mayor Appeals to Public.
BUSINESS organizations of the city
nave been lending their efforts toward
.he securing of a representative crowd
az Boulevard Field for the opening.
Mayor Ainslie yesterday afternoon ad
dressed communication to the peo-
PIE OF the city calling their attention
10 the opening of the season and call
ing upon them to show their civic
pride by attendance at the game His
announcements follows: -
10 the People of Richmond:
tuesday, April II, marks the omen
ing OF the International League base
u ,s,,, season. one of the opening games
WI vii De played at the new Boulevard
field at o'clock between Richmond
and Rochester. Much labor and en-
pense' have been devoted by the local
management 10 make the Richmona
team worthy of its name. Lot us all go
OUT ana give the boys good sendoff
! am requested by the directors Of our
Gu" TO ask all employers of labor 10
allow such of their EMPLOYEES To at
'ehu the game as may he done without
uhdue interference with business. Ths
DAY is Tuesday. April II, the hour 10 4
o'clock and the place in the new
..ouieNard Field, constructed by the
mana cement for this years games
Respectfully,
GEORGE AlNSLIE, Mayor"
IL is understood that several larr.
firinS have advised their emploveea
mat they will be given the after
noon OF to attend the contest. and
u is proba bic that IL number of other,
Will follow suit
10 give added weight to the I'm
poF'ahce or the opening OF the sea-
son and the necessity for succesef,,l
year u Richmond rs to retain its fran.
chise IN the league. the Chamber OF
'''''"'.''e ISSUED An announcement
Yesterday also. President Coleman
WORKMAN said:
"on Tuesday. April II. the openinp
game OF baseball in Richmond viii
take place. and. in recognition of the
successful efforts OF the Richmond
management in securing for us the
best class OF ball games. record
breaking crowd Should attend this
game.
The attention OF lovers of The game
is called TO this opening day. and Our
merchants and manufacturers are ure-
ed SO to arrange matters as to admit
OF as large number of their en-
pioyees attending the game AS pos
sible.
THE RICHMOND CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE.,
by Coleman WORKMAN. president
Players Parade Through Streets
The Business Mems Club under it,
bylaws. cannot go on record in such
matters, but special attention Of the Z
members has been called to the OPEN
me through roster in the club rooms
ana the matter has been given consid =
cradle. publicity there. So also has the Y
Rotary Club. while number Of other
organizations have been lending thein
eHorts In an attempt to make the Ia17M
opening the biggest ever.
PREVIOUS to the game, PLAYERS of
both teams are TO be gathered at tho
HotAl Richmond. and there viii take
automobiles for a parade through
the principal downtown streets. All of
the business section will be covered by
this parade. and, the machines will
move through Broad Street to the play
ing field. arriving there about $3.50
o'clock $40
prospects for an auspicious opening
are regarded as unusually bright NJ
Hap Jones, business manager Of the n
club Hap said last night that about.