SPORTS RICHMOND OPENS SECOND IN CAMPAIGN TODAY? SPORTS
INTS WILL START ON
LONG PENNANT CHASE
Richmond and Buffalo Mix in Opening Clash at Broad Street Park This Afternoon at 4 o'clock?Bisons
Look Particularly Strong in Final Practice.
Backed by the baseball lovers of this vicinity, Richmond will this afternoon, for the second time, for the barrier in the great International League stakes. There will be four starters today in this race, but tomorrow the full strength of the field will be shown.
Then for the next six months the pennant chase will go merrily on.
Four clubs in the class: Double A circuit pet under way this afternoon. Locally the Killsmiths will entertain Buffalo, proud holder of the 1:30 championship title. The clash will start promptly at 4 o'clock, although it will be preceded by some big doings, which will cause the battle field to be filled long before the first ball is heaved over the shining white platter. At the same time Jack Dunn will be introducing his prodigal Orioles to the fans of Baltimore, with Montreal as an added attraction. The other clubs will get under way tomorrow.
Unlike last year, the Richmond city will start its season with a united backing from the fans. The great work done by Billy Smith and his fast aggregation has completely won the fans over, and as long as the boys show fight they will be afforded the support to which they are entitled. 