Chicago Cubs (April 21, 1902)

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BASEBALL NOTES.
The Washington Post (1877-1954). Washington, D.C.: Apr 21, 1902. p. 8 (1 page) :
Sprouts, Seedlings, Cubs, Remnants, Orphans, Recruits, Colts, Seleeites are some of the names applied to the Chicagos already. Mr. Hart says none of them apply and Chicagos will do nicely.