Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-12
STOCKS EFFORT FATAL;
MAY HAVE COST GAME
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night with one victory and three defeats
prohably would be on even terms with
their rivals
There never was such clamorous
demand for tickets at any other sporting
event as there was today. The COM
paratively few tickets in the hands OF
speculators made the prices soar to
hitherto unknown heights. All night long
n line of hopefuls was gathered near
Braves Field. trusting that they would
be able to purchase the precious paste
boards. The sale was announced to begin
at . o'clock.
WILD RUSH FOR TICKETS.
When the ticket windows were finally
opened no quarter was asked or given
among those who wanted tickets. They
fought, kicked and clawed their way to
the windows, while detachments of blue
coats strove valiantly. but without success,
to keep the fans in line. Every few min
utes mounted policemen charged the
crowd to open lanes between the masses
of humanity in order that those holding
seats might make their way to the turn
stiles.
PHILADELPHIANS EARLY.
At 1920 O. clock Manager Pat Moran and
captain ffeQ LuueTuS came OH Helu
BY this time several thousand fans were
in the stands, and judging by the recep-
tion the Phillies received they must have
been largely Quaker City followers.
One of the most pleasant features was
the beautiful day. Ii was one of those
lovely rare days which are said TO be
peculiar to the month of June. The ther-
mometer registered 20 degrees, the sun
was as brilliant as the helian disc of the
A Ia II
furled the Stars and Stripes on the tall
flagpole in centre field as 1t passed in
a northerly direction from the home plate
to centre field.
Under these ideal weather conditions
the Red SoX continued to bat for 20 min
utes in the meanwhile a big reserved
section became suddenly crowded to over
flo .,Ag by a contingent of 1900 Boston
ietter-carriers. These mail distributors
kept up an unceasing line of songs. led by
the band made up OF their own numbers.
Again the film and photograph fends
were present, shooting at their targets
as they came within range in various
poses of baseball action.
The stand filled rapidly today, and fully
an hour before the play BALI signal was
due the boxes were crowded.
The warm weather gave the female fans
their chance and they accepted II without
the semblance of an error. Gorgeously
gowned, wearing the last in millinery AMI
shoes these women formed a spectacular
and stage-like background for the base
ball battle.
Contrary to predictions there was no
increase in the size of standing room
space in centre field. The same large
fence, guarded by armed minions of the
law zealously patrolled this section to
prevent any possible outbreak. These
guards, who marched In front of every
stand, were supplemented by FIVE mounted
guards, who took their stations in deep
centre field.
While the Phinies, with George chal-
mers In the box, were taking their bat
ting practice the final rush OF reserved
seatholders took place.
"SILK" HELD UP.
During the rush for the stiles outside
the park Umpire silk o'Loughlin was
struggling to get into the inciosure. After
a half hours fruitless effort Silk sought
a cop with a friendly countenance and
poured out his troubles.
81 am Umpire OLoushlin," said silk,
"and 1 can't get in; won't you please see
If you can get me through the crowd?"
Now listen." said the cop, "you cut
that stall stun and get out of here You
are about the hundrodth guy that has
tried to pull that. Now beat III"
SILK finally got in a few minutes before
the game, after a hard fight.
The fielding practice of both teams was
peppery. The diamond today was Ia far
better shape than II was yesterday. Al
though the outneld was a trine soft, the
diamond was fast. Pats regulars per-
formed in me fashion. their speedy work
elieitating great applause from their
friends in the stand
carrigans folks showed as much spirit
as the Phillies. Their work on the dia-
mond was spectacular, indeed. and the
running catches of the great outfleld trio
delighted the local crowd.
Just before the game began Moral de-
signs were presented to Mrs. Joe" Lam
min, Miss Dorothy Lannin and Mrs.
Murphy, whose husband is president OF
the Letter Carriers Association. The
gifts were presented BY the association.
Stock brought the stands 70 their feet
when he shot a base hit on third. but
the applause OF the Phillies died out when
he was nipped az second trying 10 stretch
his hit. Bancroft was passed and reached
second on Barry's mum on hia attempted
steal. Dode Paskert came up hut when
he famed their hopes again went cellar
deep. Pandemonium broke lose and con-
tinued A. the bands struck up their lively
music When GaEFy Cravafh struck out
The breaks in the Philiea nrst half
were divided. the Philuea having one
against them when Duty Lewis phenome.