Date: May 7, 1917
Source: Redwood City Star
Note: Talk about opening day
The follow clipping contains an interesting comment about Lefty O’Doul. “O’Doul’s reputation has not been entirely confined to his pitching; he is also a first class hitter, something rather unusual for a box artist these days.” Other players listed for opening day: Tom Casey(Catcher), “Stepladder” Jennings(First Base), “Dewey” Sampson (Second Base), Timmie O’Keefe (Short Stop), Fulton (3B), Marshall, “Carrot” Fitzpatrick, and Hawshaw” Herm (Outfielders)
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