The San Francisco call., 1908-10-11

thriving business and the temporary
lunch stands erected in the vicinity of
the grounds were well patronized prior
to the first shower.
Incoming trains from Chicago
brought several parties OF enthusiasts.
The net result was a crowd so per
cent smaller than had been expected.
Both managers and players We're dis
appointed, but pinned their hopes TO
fair weather and record breaking
crowds at Chicago tomorrow and
Monday
RECEIPTS FALL SHORT
The gross receipts were only sis473
today OF this s1,647 goes to the ma
tional commission, $2.s65 TO the team
owners and $S,895 TO the players. II is
stated that the crowd was smaller by
1000 persons than that which at
tended the game in this city the after
noon Of Labor day The covered stands.
in which the seats were reserved, and
the regular bleachers were well filled,
but the green circus seats imported
from Chicago had few occupants.
This was partly due to the rain. as
many spectators found themselves less
uncomfortable standing than sitting.
The miserable weather did not prevent
some hundreds of spectators from TAX
ing cheap seats in the outlaw stands
outside the left field fence Their view
was Obstructed by long and wide strips
OF canvas hung in left field by the man
agement Of the Detroit team
There were strips Of daylight be-
tween these curtains, however through
which the outlaws" could catch frag-
only unobstructed view was of the
1907 American league pennant flag.
This bit OF bunting was one of the
first indications of the coming of the
storm. 1t had hung inertly during
the forenoon. but partly gave indica-
tions OF a rising breeze. under the force
Of which 1t snapped and Strengthened
out. Later il became rain soaked and
xr-aG ri in in in a dnia al
manner as the disappointed Tigers fled
out of the grounds after the game.
Following is the detail Of the man
ner in which the game was won and
lost:
THE GAME BY INNINGS
FIRST INNING: Chicago-Th crowd roared
at the call Of the first strike Sheckard, but
became silent when he smashed the ball into
Cobb's territory for two bases. Hope revived
when Evers In attempting TO sacrifice, struck
out after fouiing OF several OF Killians best
ones. Schaefer. Chicago discard heldsd
sehulte's awkward grounder with brilliant speed
and retired the runner at first with fine
throw. Chance waited for four bad ones and
promptly stole second. but Steinfeldt, lifted an
easy ny to Crawford, retiring the side. No runs.
Detroit-McIntyre landed on the first ball for
clean single. o'Deary tipped two fouls and
then struck out Crawford also became vic
tim Of Reulbach'e speed and curves. but Nc
Intyre broke for second and beat Kings throw.
Cobb scored Mcintyre with the first run on his
clean single TO left He went ont at second
trying 10 elTeIcu MS HI lDiO II touDit. OHe run.
SECOND INNING: Chicsgo-Downs aud Ross
man handled Hofman's easy grounder. On the
next play Crawford performed the most sensa-
tional fielding feat Of the day. Tinker leaned
against an inshoot for what had many Of the
earmsrks of a home run. but Crawford, running
backward at full speed to the spectators in
center Geld. clutched the ball in his unprotected
hand Killing walked. but Reulbach forced him,
O'T.eary 10 Downs, No
Defroit-The rain falling heavily when
Rossman came 10 bet and grounded out Tinker
10 Chance Schaefer lined one TO Hoffman and
Schmidt was retired, ReuIbnch to Chance No
runs.
THIRD INNING: chicago-The game was de-
layed for Q few moments while q load OF saw
dust was distributed Sheckard drove liner
over the top OF Rossman's reaching glove and
took second. Evers, attempting to sacrifice.
hunted toward Schaefer, but Schsefer slipped
on the grass and the runner was safe Schultz
followed with a single and Sheckard scored from
third At this stage Of the game Manager Jen-
nins,s sent Summers out to warm up. Cban.e
grounded 10 Efllfan. who threw Eyers out al
third. Steinfeldt singled to deep left, scoring
Schultz from second on McIntyre's high throw
10 Schaefer Chance took third and Steinfeld.
second. Hoffman walked. filing the bases sum
mers took Killian's place in the box. Tinker