Evening star., 1915-10-13
BATTING ORDER.

Philadelphia, October 13.-A
threat OF serious delay or posi-
bic postponement of the fifth
game of the world series here to-
day served only in the end to
whet the appetite of more than
10000 faithful Philly fans who
crowded into the little park to en-
courage the home team in its last
stand against the Red Sox Of Bos-
ton, who went into today's contest
with the count of games three to
one in their favor. A victory for
the visitors meant the winning OF
the world championship. A VIC
tory for the Phillies meant pro-
longment of hostilities, with to-
morrow's battle staged in Boston.
A poor steaming engine of
the special train bearing the men,
bers of the two ball teams delayed
their scheduled arrival in the city
from 9 o'clock until shortly after
noon. In the meantime all sorts
of rumors were current of serl-
Gus accident and consequent
delay in the series. The special
was routed from Boston around
by way of Poughkeepsie, and was
difficult to locate. Eventually,
however, word came that all was
well, and that the game would
start on time.
Phillies First on Field.
The Phillies. once more in their
white uniforms. were first on the play
ing field today. and got rousing cheer
of welcome from the crowded bleach
ers The local fans fully believed that
Alexander would turn back the In
vaders and that some Of "Gavvy' Cra-
vatf's long hits which went for outs on
the vast playing field in Boston Woulo
develop into home runs today. There
was every early evidence of fiercely
fought game. The Phillies had thell
backs to the wall. and in Alexander
| they placed their hope of turning the
| tide that set against them last Satur'
day. when they began to take tne snof
end of three successive 2-to-1 scores.
! Carrigan, confident almost to the de-
gree of arrogance. said today tnat any
+, one of his long string OF a1r-ughl
| twirlers could pull out victory ane
end the series. The wise followers Of
| the game seemed to take it for granted
| that George Foster would be Carri-
ean's selection This little Oklahoma
speed marvel pitched wonderful
game last Saturday. eventually win
Gov. Brumbaugh at Game.
| The box occupied last Saturday by
President Wilson was decorated today
| for Gov. Brumbaugh of Pennsylvania
The playing field today was lightning
fast-far faster than the one in Boston
In practice the batted balls sped ovel
| it in a way that indicated the fielder,
would have to be on mettle all th'
time. The Philly park seemed tin.el
than ever after two days of play a
Braves Field, but the Boston player:
claimed they did not fear the heavy
artillery of the Phillies any longer.
The faithful followers of the Philliei
still were optimistic in spite of thu
three defeats suffered by their favor
ties. while the royal rooters and othe
Boston fans were jubilant in anticipa
tion of a victory today. which woult
clinch the premier title for the Ret
Sox.
The weather today was all that coult
be desired, both from the standpoint o
the player and spectator.
Thousands in Bleacher Line.
The improved weather favored tn
bleacherites, who began to form IL
line around the park long before moo,
Yesterday. BY midnight more than
hundred persons were in line. The.
had brought all sorts of devices TO
warmth and comfort.
Boxes, chairs and benches wer,
brought to sleep on. while one enter
prising youngster had carted over
couch hammock set on an iron fran,
work With an overcoat and blanket
to keep out the chill night air he wal
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