Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-08
minds Of the fans, for a steady
drizzle which began in the early
afternoon continued all evening
and the forecast for Friday was
for cloudy and unsettled wealth
or
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Before the situation the National
Commission, players and fans were
helpless President John X. Tener Of
the NatioQal League and a member Of
the National Commission, said no de-
cision could be made until tomorrow
when the staff of umpires would in
spect the playing field at the National
League park and report upon its con-
diion
Every effort will be made to play
the opening game tomorrow" said
President Tener, for the delay would
badly upset the plans Of many specta-
tors from out OF town. If the rain
ceases during the night understand
that the playing field is expected to dry
out quickly with little wind and sun
to help matters.
At Phillies' park the groundkeeper said
the infield was in fairly good condition.
considering the heavy rain Of the after
noon. The pitchers box and the home
plate have been covered with large
squares Of canvas. but the diamond and
the outfield were soft and slippery and
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| contest. Notwithstanding the possibility
Of a delay in the starting Of the series
there was no dampening of the enthus-
iasm Of the followers of the game, many
Of whom had come from distant points
in order to witness the opening battle.
Very Little Betting
Although there was unlimited talk
on the hundred and one phases of the
series. there was very little betting on
the result. There was plenty Of back
ing for the Boston team, but Phiia-
delphia money was scarce. The Red
Sox supporters are offered even money
on the American League champion
ship, while the Phillies' adherents de-
maAded to 5. On the other hand the
National League fans offered to bet
Is to that the Phillies would win
the opening game provided Alexander
was selected by Manager Moran to
do the pitching Boston rooters were
slow to accept this bet and there was
virtual deadlock in the wagering al
though several betting commissioners
held large sums of money waiting for
their principals to get together. Ticket
spectators got far quicker action for
their money for reserved seats were
in great demand and the supply in tho
hands Of the vendors was compara-
lively small. owing to the limited ac-
commodations at the Phillies' park
which is the smallest in either major
league circuit, the spectators were
unable to secure anything like their
| usual holdings.
| The few they did obtain brought record
prices. Sets Of three tickets with a face
value Of three dollars each, or nine dol
! lars for the trio. were quoted at 80.
Waiting for Tickets
The bleacherites who do not have to
| worry about paying fancy prices in order
to witness the diamond battle between
| the clans Of Moran and Carrigan had
other troubles to occupy their attention
tonight. The hundreds who annually
keep an all-night vigil at the gates Of the
park in order that they may be sure of a
front row seat when the gates are opened
early in the forenoon, found conditions
unusually trying because Of the cold
Every conceivable kind Of protection
against the wet and the strain Of the
long wait was in evidence. Clad in rain
coats and hooded with umbrellas. oil
clothes and even old bagging, these SD
degree fans braved the storm. Boxes,
folding stools and chairs were much in
evidence. while bundles of straw, pieces
Of carpet and raised Stating were used
to sit or stand upon.
Players in Seclusion
The players Of the two teams kept
| well in seclusion during the evening.
! The Phillies went out to the park in
the afternoon with the idea Of secur-
| ing a short workout, but one look at
the scggy field caused them to change
their minds and after a short confer
ence they scattered to their homes or
hotels for the night. The Boston squad
arrived from New York where they
closed the league season by losing the
final game to the Yankees, late in the
evening and after greeting the few
Boston rooters who came over In adj
vance Of the main delegation Of New
England rooters retired to their rooms.
The Royal Rooters'' with their band
ana their songs including the famous
battle CHORUS ''Tessie" will not arrive
in this city until tomorrow morning.
Neither Managers Moran nor Carri-
gan would give out an Official playing
order tonight. but 1t was generally con-
ceded that. IL the game is played as
scheduled. the order would not be
changed to any extent from the for
nation Of the last few days Of the sea-
son. Alexander and Shore were thought
to BE- the most likely rivals for box
honors In the opening struggle with
Burns and Cady doing the hack stop
ping. Catcher Killifer. the Phillies' nrst
string receiver. appears to be out Of
the series, but all the other members,
Of both teams are reported to be on
edge for tho battle.