Excerpts from my writing on Moorhead's opening day:
May 26, 1897 -
Moorhead hosted Wahpeton-Breckenridge in the season opener for each team... Before the game, the Moorhead cranks held an
afternoon parade, held in part to encourage residents of both Fargo and Moorhead to come out
and “root” for the Barmaids... An impressive crowd of
600 to 700 congregated at the Moorhead ballpark for a 3:30 matchup with Wahpeton-Breckenridge and
saw Moorhead Mayor Lewis throw out the ceremonial first pitch to start
the on-field festivities. After this, Lewis spoke briefly to the crowd and
bestowed upon the Moorhead club a horseshoe for good luck... Superstitious fans were satisfied with the gesture, as Moorhead prevailed 16-7 in this season opening game.
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