The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-10-08

/ t(OHtlnueo rOtn rage Ii
into the vast reaches of the Brush
stadium today to witness the first
struggle Of the New York Giants,
League, and the Boston Red Sox.
| champions of the American League,
for the worlds championship.
Mayor Gaynor of New York and
| Mayor Fitzgerald of Boston. Joined in
the cheering for their respective
teams. The mayors sat together in
/ an upper box.
A day of sunshine and Indian sum
mer warmth was the pleasant por-
ton of the players and spectators. Not
cloud flecked the sky and the ball
! players agreed that it was a rare day
for the sport. Excited and anxious
fans" gathered before nightfan to
secure the first choice of seats in the
bIeachers, but there was no need of
all night line for when the gates were
opened and the first rush of enthusiasts
had been taken care of there were still
$4,000 seats to be had.
New York on Field.
! The New York team came on the
field at 1874 o'clock led by Manager
John McGraw, who waved his hand as
the crowd cheered. The Giants wore
their home uniforms of white with
thin black stripes. Larry Doyle, the
Giants second baseman and captain,
was presented with an automobile.
The Giants then began their batting
practice.
The Red Sox came on the field five
minutes later and were given a
warmed up along the side lines while
an army of photographers flocked
over the field snapshooting the players
The crowd gave vent to its enthusiasm
by cheering the team members. The
lower grandstand was black with peo-
pie and as soon as the back aisles be-
gan to choke with the throng the gates
were closed. There were only rev
bare spots in the field bleachers. me
Boston delegation, waving red flags,
with the aid of a brass band, helped
to keep on edge the feverish excite
ment of the crowd
Batting Practice Exciting.
Batting practice was over at lao
O'Clock and the Giants took the dia-
mond for field practice and the snappy
stops and throws of the home players
soon had the crowd on the top rung
OF excitement. During the practice
John T Brush, owner of the Giants club
came on the field in his automobile.
All the sands were now filled while
behind the seats on the lower grand
stand there were rows Of people stand
ms three deep.
Ten minutes to two O'Clock the four
umpires, KLEIN, Rigler, Evans and
O'Loughlin, walked out to the home
Stahl and McGraw.
The Boston put up sharp and live
ly field practice and their plays were
loudly applauded.
Joe Wood, the Red Sox star pitcher
warmed up with Cady while Mathew
son and Tesreau warmed up for the
Giants. While the Bostons were at field
practice Mayor Fitzgerald of Boston
and Mayor Gaynor of New York were
escorted across the field to their box.
Governor Foss, of Massachusetts |
was in the party with the two mayors.
After reaching the box reserved for
the mayors, Mayor Fitzgerald turned
and walked across the field to where !
the Boston delegation was seated. |
They gave him a great cheer and the |
mayor then returned to- the mayor /
box and rejoined Mayor Gaynor. AS !
Tesreau warmed up with Meyers it |
was generally believed that he would |
be McGraws selection for today's pro- /
gram.
Umpire Klemm went behind the bat;
Evans took the bases; Rigler went to
right field while Umpire OLoughlin
went to left field.
TeSreau and Wood Pitching.
1t was announced that Tesreau and
Myers would be the batteries for New
York and Wood and Cady for Boston.