THE DATE IN BASEBALL

William Howard Taft became the first U.S. president to throw out the first ball at a baseball opener in Washington.

Chicago’s Frank Smith pitched a one-hitter in the season opener to give the White Sox a win over the St. Louis Browns.

In the opening game at Philadelphia, left-hander Herb Pennock of the A’s blanked the Red Sox 5-0. He gave up only one hit -- a scratch single by Harry Hooper with two outs in the ninth.

Ed Cicotte of the Chicago White Sox pitched an 11-0 no-hitter over the St. Louis Browns.

The Cleveland Indians opened the season with a 21-14 victory over the St. Louis Browns, the most runs scored by one club on opening day. The Indians scored 12 runs in the eighth inning when the Browns made five errors. Browns first baseman George Sisler had four errors in the game.

In the first regular-season Chicago Cubs game to be broadcast on the radio, Quin Ryan announces the contest from the grandstand roof for WGN.

Jack Quinn of the Brooklyn Robins becomes the oldest pitcher to start an Opening Day game at 47 years old.

The “new” Washington Senators franchise wins its first game, defeating the Cleveland Indians, 3-2.

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Sandy Koufax throws his ninth complete game without allowing a walk.