The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-14

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fumbles ON drives which were hits.
The Athletics infleld wss effective and
steady, but II did not do the dashing
work OF the others, Boston's fielding
contained much more OF the seasa-
acnai, several plays which were car
rfed out with speed and accuracy he
ing Of marked Importance. because
men were On base. and a slip at such
times might be costly.
The Athletics gathered one or more
hits on Rudolph In each of the first
five innings. Rudolph was putting the
drSt bali over often and the Athletics
took to hitting the first BY this plan
they had men on bases in all Of the
first five innings, but. partly from Ru-
Golph being at his best with a run
threatening and partly to support
which was as Arm as granite. only one
OF the base runners reached home
From me .irne the Bostons made their
Two runs the Athletics were dead birds
Elm the Fenway pit. They did not make
hit in The last four innings, and in
thai time only twelve OF them faced
Rudolph. who again did execution
wits a curve of varied pace, slow to
medium IN spsst which pulled batters
o,it NJ position and made them miss
he third strike Far,
Braves Hits We're Opporsunc.
There was no weak pitching on tho
Philadelphia side. Quite the con-
trary. Shawkey did excellent work.
ana she Braves had to make their few
hits count. But as Shawkey could not
hold the Braves In the fifth. and ap-
peared to be at the end of his rope,
Pennock. the southpaw. took the box
IN the sixth. He was in tip-top form
ana shut dewn entirely on scoring.
The hackmen used six pitchers In the
series. Bender. WyckcG. Plank. Bush.
Shawkey and Penuock, and the last
named was the only one on whom the
Braves did not score.
The moment the game was over the
Braves scurrled for their benches.
back Of which is tho exit to their
dressing rooms. kicking their heels in
the air, but hurrying to escape the
crowd. They beat it TO the privacy
OF their rooms with Ali haste, but one.
Mann. didn't escape. A horde Of
shouting fans was at his heels. coming
from all directions. They caught him.
lifted him to their shoulders. and
mussed him up. His cap was wanted
for souvenir and his admirers did
not let 80 OF him until several cops
came to his aid.
Given Demonstration.
The Royal RIOTERS. meanwhile,
were marching to the scene and when
they Joined the waving. cheering press
there was swarm OF idolixers ex-
tending out to the playing field, fans
by the hundreds. and with no desire
to 90 home. They could 60 home any
day, the worlds championships come
seldom.
They yelled for Mayor Curley, for
Stailings, for Gafney. for the players
The mayer spoke and was cheered. and
spoke again. He spilled language all
Jye, the place. telling what great In
! stttutions Boston. the Boston fans and
The Boston players were. StaliinGs
ana .saftney and Willie Conner, tho
only he specialized mascot In the bust
ness. mounted the rostrum at the be-
nest OF Manager Curley and the fans.
Staiiings, beamiug. made a few we'll.
chosen remarks and 9affney followed
with a few more of the wcll-chosen
class. Mascot Conner said nothing.
letting his seasons record speak for
him. II was very happy. exuberant
occasion.
The Athletics passed through tho
exit quietly. but one or two stopped
70 congratulate the victorious and
probably much to lie, feted Braves.
Held HltIess for waffle.
The Bostons did not make hit In
he hrst three innings. and during that
period the American 1eaguers were
much more assertive. Collins singled
II the nrst inning with two out. Baker
put up NY Whitfield wobbied get
ting under II. Owing to q lively wind.
which also blew chilly. outnelders had
their troubles getting under ny balls.
The Braves were siienced ia JIG time
ln their half Baker and Mcrnnis maxi
Ing neat plays on intield balls.
Deal suppressed McInnis in the sec
ond with good stop and Walsh
bumped the LETT held fencs with two-
haggsr. He reached third on Barry's
mt skaranvills to Schmidt, and Rus.
1elph. With his teaAing curve. sat
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