Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-10-09

Philadelphia, Oct. y.-Clear and cool
weather were the conditions today Tor
the second game Of the worlds series
between the Philadelphia Nationals
and the Boston Americans. Confidence
stimulated by victory in the initial
struggle was apparent in the camp oi
the Phillies today, and when they en-
tered the second game 1t was with
determination to make it two straight.
The Bostonians were .undismayed,
however.
Weather conditions today were
greatly improved and the playing field
was in excellent shape, making pos
sible fast and snappy contest.
There was much speculation as 70
whom the opposing managers would
send to the mound. It was generally
conceded that the same catchers. Cady.
for Boston, and Burns. for Philadei-
phia, would be behind the bat.
Chalmers, the Phillies big right hand
er was looked upon as the most ike
ly candidate for pitcher In case OIL
warm weather, but II therewere per
cepttble change the duties might de-
volve upon Mayer or Rixey. For the
Red sox the fans thought either Foster
or Leonard would probably do tne
twirling::
what little betting there is on the
series still favofs the Bostontans.
Rush For elsaehers.
The news that nearly 700 bleacher
seats remained nnoccupied during yes
terday's game, because the fans hao
despaircd Of securing admittances,
caused thousands to flock to the
grounds today and there was an un-
For
The batting order.
Boston-Hooper, right field: Scott.
shortstop: Speaker. center field; Hob
! litzel. first base; Lewis, left field;
Gardner. third base; Barry, second
base: Thomas, catcher; Foster, pitch
er.
Philadelphia-Stock, third base: Ban
! croft. shortstop: Paskert center field;
: Cravath, right field: Luderus, first
base: Whitted. left field: Niehoff. sec
ond base; Burns. catcher: Mayer,
pitcher.
Umpires-National League. KLEIN
and Rigler; American League,
O'Loughlin and Evans.
With one battle flag captured. the
Philadelphians pressed on the second
line of trenches to make 1t two games
in this baseball warfare, while Man
ager Carrigan, leading the Boston Red
Sox, started a counter offensive to even
up the series before the second phase
of the campaign Is commenced in Bos-
ton next Monday.
Thousands came early to the ball
. yard and by noon the back field seats
were filled and the crowd still was
coming. The reserved stands filled
slowly tho hundreds came long before
game time to see President Wilson and
his party on their arrival.
The presidents box near the Boston
players bench off third base glowed
with red, white and blue bunting and
small American flags.
Field 10 Fast.
The playing field was in fine shape
for fast play, a brisk wind during the
night having famed most Of the damp
ness from the ground while warm sun
! this morning helped the drying out
| process. The Phillies had brief morn
ing practice and found the inner and
outer gardens to their liking.
We'll be in there today with some
real hitting" said Captain Luderus
the Philadelphia first sacker, "and II
doesn't make any difference to us who
goes In the box for Boston"
| Manager Carrtgan had three pitchera
ready to do his sharp -shooting-Foster
Wood and Leonard. Foster looked the
likely choice as Boston's moundsman
Chalmers and Mayer were At for the
firing line for the home folk, with Epps
Rixey. the left handler. held in reserve
Both teams took plenty of batting
! practice and the crowd cheered as some
Of the long drives dropped into the
back field bleachers. The fielding prac-
tice was smart.
Wilson chssrsd on Arrival.
President Wilson, with Mrs. Norman
Gait and their party. arrived at 2:0t
o'clock and took their places in thu
presidents box. The crowds rose ant
cheered as President Wilson bowed t.
the ball players and then shook hands
with Mayor Blankenburg. Wilson ant
Mrs Calf were given continuous ova'
tion. President Baker. Of the Phila
delphia club. officially welcomed Pres
ident Wilson and gave him a new bal
! to throw out to the players.
THE GAME ~ INNINGS.
Boston Scores One Run In First In
ming on Two Hits and Error.