Omaha daily bee., 1914-10-11


PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 10-In a pitch
ers' battle with dramatic climax usually
reserved for base ball fiction, the Boston
Nationals defeated the Philadelphia
Americans here today in the secoId game
of the worlds series by a score o. to O.
AS result of the victory the Braves left
for Boston tonight with two-game lead
over the Athletics and the added advan-
kage of playing the next two contests on
their home grounds when the series is
resumed on Monday.
Battle Even Eight Frames.
Although the American league repre-
sRentatives wero forced to bow, for the
second time in two days, to the superior
play of their National league rivals, they
offered a far more determined opposition
than was the case on Friday.
For eight innings the two clubs battled
behind the pitching of James and Plank
without the semblance Of an advantage
Then came the break in the game and
once again the Machmen saw another
worlds series contest slip from their
clutches to the credit of the Stallings
Elan.
Break in Ninth.
James had been pitching unhittable ball
md Plank, while not quite as effective,
had. with the aid of his remarkable In
field, held Boston scoreless. The Ath-
letics' veteran twirler was working as
smoothly as at the beginning of the game
when Maranvlel faced him at the open
ing of the ninth inning.
The plantomllke shortstop went out
Barry to McInnis and Deal, substitute
third baseman in place OF Red Smith,
Stepped to the plate. The Athletic fol-
lowers wer already figuring on what
chance their players had to win out in
the ninth Deal and James appeared to
be easy outs. The Boston's third saclSer.
who had hit into three double plays on
Friday and forced three team mates in
today's game. was not considered 6
batting factor.
Deal the Man.
II was Deal however, who upset
Plank's expectation and the Athletics
chances. He drove a long double over
Strunks head and a moment later stole
third when Schang threw low to Barry
90 catch Deal off the base Barry turned
60 throw to third, but held the ball and
Deal was safe.
Whether Baker was not close enough
late to head off the runner is not known.
James famed, but Mann lifted a low
puzzling Texas Lacquer over Eddie Collins
head and although the latter made a
great try for the ball, he Just touched It
with his Finger tips and sprawled in the
turf, Deal dashing across the plate with
the solitary run OF the game
Reply with Rally.
h.
I'm their half of the ninth and Jamcs. who
had carried the game on his shoulders
alone up to this point, began to totter.
The thousands of rooters for the home
club were stamping. cheering and clap
ping in unison and Barry waited patiently
until James passed him to first. Schsng
famed. but Walsh. batting for Plank, also
was walked by the ratified pitcher.
With two on and one out, the fans felt
sure that the Mackmen were to break
through and win. and the uproar was
deafening. Eddie Murphy, leadoff man
for the Athletics, stepped to the plato,
and, catching one OF James curves fun
on the end of his bat, drove q Ieaping
grounder to the left of second base
Meanwhile sprang with the crack of the
bat and with catlike bound clutched the
ball and with another leap touched the
bag. forcing Walsh.
Snaps Bali to Schmidt.
With almost the same motion he
snapped the ball to Schmidt at first for
a double on Murphy and a second later
went down in a cloud Of dust as Walsh
crashed into him at top speed When he
scrambled to his feet the other players
were running for the club house and the
game was saved.
This scintiating play came at a most
opportune and dramatic moment, for
James had begun to falter after pitching
game which for skill and control has
never been surpassed in a worlds series
match in this city. not even I'm the twirl-
ing duels in which Christy Mathewson,
Chief" Bender and Plank have figured.
The Boston boxman had perfect control,
change Of pace and a splitter that broke
like forked lightning
Weather II Ideal.
The day was built Tor base ball The
sun dried up the moist clouds during the
morning and shone brilliantly on the
soft greens OF the field. An August tenn
perature presaged q good workout OF
the players in practice and a fast field
ng game.
Manager stallings had his reversible
Outfield working out at the bat, so he
could shift his back fielders in case
left-hand pitcher was sent in by the
Athletics. Mann was ready to replace
Moran in right and Gathers to take Con
nolly's place In left should Manager
Mack send Plank TO the box.
The Athletics evidently expected the
big right-hander. James. would pitch for
Boston, for after a left-hander, Davies,
had served few balls to the home bats
men, John Coombs took his place. For
Boston, Cottrell, q southpaw, pitched in
~ractice and the visitors sent drive after
drive to the far gardens. Both infields
worked smoothly and imaginary double
plays. turned with lightning rapidity,
brought cheers from the stands
Play by Innings.
Boston-Plank's first serve was a ball
the curve breaking wide OF the plate The
next one came over FOR a strike. Mann
out, Collins to McInnis, Collins took the
bail back on the grass and made a fast