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United League Opens 1913 Season

PITTSBURGH, PA. April 6, 1913 - Yesterday at Keystone Park, the Chicago Orphans faced off against the Pittsburgh Keystones in the opening matchup of the 1913 season.

Chicago, in their gray uniforms with blue stockings and a blue cap defeated the Keystones who wore white uniforms with a blue "P" stitched over the left side of the players chests.

Squire Ludwig, the 31-year-old Chicago pitcher threw nine innings, giving up five hits and just one run. The Orphans went on to win the opening day game 5-1.

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