Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-05-06

and the occasion will always be re-
called as one of the most ENJOYABLE
Of Its kind in the annals of the ma
tlonal sport as far as this city is con-
The spacious and splendidly an
pointed grandstand, erected at the
expense of the Great Southern Lum-
Der Company, is equal to many and
superior to some in much larger and
older cities than Bogalusa. Nothing
is lacking for the comfort of the pa-
irons or the players. The grounds
were in good condition for the open-
ing day, but it is the intention of the
men interested in the revival of base
ba-. here to make many improve
on the diamond and the field, so that
they viii be second to none in the
entire state.
Director Greenway of the Y. M.
Z. A. and his band deserve the high,
est praise for the excellent music
furnished before and during the
game: There is no question about
1t, q band is a great asset to a city,
and the efforts of these volunteer
musicians should be encouraged. The
enterprise wants to see this band
permanent attraction in Bogalusa.
The grand opening parade was par
tlelpated IN by representatives from
the Business and Professional Wom-
ems Club, the four ball teams, the
officials and others taking part in
the inaugural of the season.
w. 5. Hanley, superintendent Of
the N. 0. G. N, touched responsive
chord when he delivered the follow
ing finely worded patriotic address
prior to the unfurliug to the breeze
a beautiful American flag. In this
part of the program he was assisted
by the members Of the. Business and
Professional Women's Club. Mr..
Hanley said:
Three years ago we had lust en-
tered the greatest war in the history
OF the world. Since that time we
have made numberless sacrifices
which have aided in bringing the con-
flict to q victorious end.
Tt is not necessary to elaborate on
our war record; everyone here knows
that the citizens Of Bogalusa fur
nished their full quota of men and
performed their full share Of the
work.
Since the Armistice we have been
going through period of reconstruc-
ton. Manufacturing, commerce and
transportation have been put to
very severe test.
1T is natural sequence Of the
war that we should go through some
dark and discouraging times. / feel
today that we are at the dawn Of
a new and better era, an era Of peace
and good will.
when we look upon our flag,
there is not one Of as whose breast
does not swell with pride and pa
triotism. 1t is the emblem Of hope
to down-trodden peoples. It signi-
fies to US freedom and security.
Under its protecting folds let US
all work together for the best inter-
ests Of our fair city. Let us be
factor in the progress of our great
country.
"The most coveted thing in the
world is a tranquil mind. It is great
er than wealth, it is greater than
power, and comes only to a man
whose bosom is free from guile and
whose acts and motives are right and |
just.
''Let us stand by each other. Let
us stand by our fair city and its in
dustries. Let as stand by our state |
and make it one of the greatest in |
the nation. Let as stand by our /
country and its flag.
"Our flag, the emblem of peace |
and prosperity, the flag Of the great
est nation on the face of the globe"
Mayor w. H. Sullivan made a
strong plea for "Clean Sport" in the
conduct of the Industrial League. He
said the example set by the men COM
prising the teams will be an incentive |
for boys to play baseball and thereby /
get beneficial results from the exer- /
else. Mr.. Sullivan said every
thing had been provided for the sue
cessful carrying out Of the seasons |
schedule, and he felt sure that the |
games will be full Of interest and |
good craftsmanship, the only kind /
that will be permitted. The Mayor
said other teams will be invited to |
play here and the local mines will take
pleasure in cleaning them up on the
diamond. He welcomed the ladies
and little folks and hoped that they
will come to many of the games. Mr.. /
Sullivan concluded his address by ex-
tending his best wishes to the play
ers and others interested in the In
dustrial League 8. v
The First Games
Mayor Sullivan then showed he
had not forgotten how to play the |
game when the threw ball chat split /
the plate, officially opening the sea-
son. EMPIRES D. v. Blayney and ].
D. White took their places on the l
field and called the game between /
The N. o. G. N. and r. P. Baer & Co.
The feature OF this game was the
battery work Of Dixon, pitcher, and
Black, catcher. and the hitting Of
Boyd, first saeker, for the Baers, who
won by a score Of 60. The game
was exciting at times, although It was
evident that the losing team is not to
be judged by its showingS'n the initial /
game and better things may be ex
Dected when they round into form.
second game of the season as a
model. It was fast and full Of GIN
ger and those of the spectators who
have seen Southern or other organ
ICED league baseball were heard to
say that this contest was q reminder /
TO them.