Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-10
THE DIAMOND
CHICAGO TAXES.
 FIRST VICTORY
Detroit Tigers Went Down Before the Cubs in an Excising Game
 Yesterday.

CllcaG0, Ocr lU.-Ile Cups Sdnh their claws into the tough hide of the Tigers yesterday Three times did they sink them, while the feline fight CTS were able to inflict but one wound on the Cubs. The score of the sec ond ball game for the worlds cham pionship was 3 to 1 in favor Of the Chicagos, this being the first time the local National league representatives have been able to start off with d victory over the American league pen nant winners in the series for prem fer diamond honors.
 After Tuesdays tie both the Chi 1 cagos were keyed up to the highest fighting pitch and more than eager to renew the battle. The batting and fielding were about equal, but the Chicagos were faster on the bases, this being in a large part due to the superior wing. of Johnny kllng Ill curbing the rowing intentions of the American leaguers. But Jennings is a long way from being discouraged or uneasy. .
 Sir" he says, i've have not yet begun to fight" a% ..<. ~. He'd better begin pretty soon, IS the Chicago response. e...'.. .... ... There was more than little sharp and slashing fielding in yesterday s game, in which Crawford, OLeary, Schulte and Chance were prominent. It was desperate struggle every min ute. Chance kicked on one decision and Jennings kicked on another un- 1 til he was sent to the bench by Um- pire Sheridan. Jack Pfeister opposed George Mullin in the box and the left handler outpitched the big Detroiter He was steadier. Mullin was struck on the head by, a ball thrown by Payne in the first inning and was groggy for a couple of minutes. He came back and pitched the game through, though the rap may have af- fected his work.
 | Each side scored once in the secoud | inning. For Detroit, Rossman, who was demon with the stick, sent a hit churning to left that landed hlnl on third base Coughlin could not connect, but Payne spanked tile ball for a single and fetched Rossman tc the plate. Steinfeldt made a good play on O'Leary's foul and Mullir skied to Slagle.
 The Chicagos also opened the sec ond with hit Johnny Kling was the lad who produced it. Evers shot a N4kxle past ,O'Leary and Schulte'i spinner to the same spot filled the bases. The accompanying racket from the crowd dsconcerted Mullin. who passed the next batter and forced Kling to the plate. Here Mullin steadied and got out of tight fix by striking out Pfiester and Slagle after which meritorious feat Schaefei threw out Sheckard.
 Both sides had men en route in the third, but the plate was unsullied Fine work by the Chicago outfieid prevented scoring in the first half of 1 the fourth, while in the second halt the things that transpired spelled de- 4 feat for the -Detroits and won the ] day for the Cubs. Tinker probed Mullins delivery for single ovel second. Piester sacrificed Tinker tC second and he scooted for third witt such speed that he beat Payne's throw a yard Rabbit Slagle sent a single surging through short and scored Tin ker. Away went Slagle on bast stealing bent and be accomplished hi' fell design. Then Jimmy Sheckard III and smashed a two bagger to righ and brought Slagle through.
 Having the lead the ChicagOs pro posed to hold it. Their splendid field ing enabled them to do so. The De troits went at them grimly and me Pfiester's shoots savagely more thai once. but invariably there was some body in front or near the drives t make a sensational play and tie De troits were hurled back every time !