Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-13
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the envy of many OF those not 50 for
ltunate. By the time the bleacher gates
were opened thousands Of men and
boys were awaiting eagerly to gain
front seats.
: The fact that Boston has won three
of the four games played did not ap-
pear to decrease the interest in to-
days contest and the demand for tick.
for the opening game last Friday.
Frantic efforts were made by those who
made application for reserved seats
and did not obtain them at the advance
sale to get in touch with holders of
tickets who would not be able to use
them today.
These individuals, however. were
| hard to find. as most all Of those who
attended the first two games held onto
their third-day tickets and were in
their seats when the game began.
Those who held back until the last mo-
ment hoping to obtain reservations at
discount also were disappointed.
Spectators Still Active.
days, demanded greatly advanced prices
for what tickets they had. These were
eagerly sought, but still thousands of
anxious fans were unable to gain adj
mittance to the park.
The presence of Gov. Brumbaugh and
members of his official family to rep
resent the state and Mayor Blanken-
burg. representing the city. gave to-
days contest an official flavor.
1t was the first game of the series
that the governor. who has just re.
Pennsylvania, has been able to attend.
Like President Wilson and Mayor Blan-
kenburg, he is an enthusiastic fol-
lower of the game.
There was very little Philadelphia
money in sight here. either on today's
game or the final result of the series.
Some bets were placed, however, at
odds of to 1 that Boston would take
the series and S to and even money
that it would win today.
Fans Cheer the Red Sox.
Philadelphia fans played no favorites
today and the Boston club received
friendly greeting when Manager Car
rigan led his men on the field The
players felt the warm sun and they
went about their practice with the snap
Of team playing in midsummer form.
Another hot day like this and
smoky Joe Wood will be At to pitch"
said Manager carrigan. but / may
cross all the wise ones today and send
in Babe Ruth. He's got plenty of stun
on the ball and the carpenters just
built that risht-neld fence for Ruth
TO pop MS long drives over.
Manager Moran. however. expected
Foster to be sent against his men. for
he directed his right handlers, McQuil-
Ian, lineup and Demaree. to give the
home folks their batting practice. Mays
went to the rubber and shot the ball
over the pan while the Red sox bran
dished their war clubs in batting prac-
tice. When the players commenced
their fielding workout every seat in
the back field stands was filed.
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practice Gov. Brumbaugh. with his
party. entered the gubernatorial box
near the Boston players bench. Tho
governor was greeted by former Gov.
tional League, and while the two shook
hands the crowd cheered.
First Inning.
Boston-Hooper singled to center on
the first ball pitched.
Scott fouled out to Luderus trying
to sacrifice.
Speaker forced Hooper at second.
Luderus to Bancroft.
Hoblitzell up.
Speaker was out stealing, Burns to
Bancroft Speaker kicked on the de-
cision. No runs; one hit.
Philadelphia-Stock was hit by a
pitched ball.
Bancroft singled to left, Stock going
to second.
Paskert beat out hit to third, filling
the bases.
Cravath hit into a double play,
pitcher to catcher to first.
Luderus doubled to left, scoring Ban
croft and Paskert
Whitfield flied out to center.
Two runs: three hits.
Second Inning.
Boston-Hoblitzell went out, first to
pitcher.
Lewis went out, short to first.
Gardner tripled to center.
Barry singled to left, scoring Gardner.
Thomas singled to center, sending
Barry to second.
|. Foster popped out to first
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. struck out
Burns popped out to third
Mayer struck out.
No runs, no hits
Third Inning.
Boston-Hooper hit into the center.
field bleachers for home run. tvinR
the score.
Scott flied out to center.
Speaker singled to right
Rixey replaced Mayer
Gainor replaced Hoblitzen.
Gardner hit into a double play, second
to short. to first.
1 run: 2 hits.
Philadelphia-Stock went out, third
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