Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-10-13

Philadelphia. Oct. 13.-Ideal weather
prevailed here today for the afth game
of the worlds series. The sky was
clear and the temperature at 8 a. M
stood at So. Conditions indicated 1t
would so higher during the day.
Both the Philadelphians and the
Bostonians. contestants for the cham :
pionship for the world. were given an
enthusiastic reception on their arrival
here today from Boston. A thousand
or moro rooters who had accompanied
the teams to Boston. after the first
two games OF the worlds series here
last week, were on the same train, as
were also several ticket spectators
and many other camp followers. Base
BAH was almost the sole topic OF
conversation thruout the Journey.
The faithful followers Of the Philliee
still were optimistic in spite Of three
defeats. while the Royal Rooters and
other Boston fans were jubilant In an
ticipation Of a victory today which
would clinch the premier title for the
Red Sox.
Interest undiminishsd.
When the bleacher gates were
opened thousands Of men and boyl
were waiting eagerly to gain the
front seats. The fact that Boston has
won three games did not appear to
decrease the interest in today's con-
test and the demand for tickets
equalled If it did not surpass that for
the opening game last Friday.
The presence Of Governor Brum-
baugh and members Of his official
family to represent the state. and
Mayor Blanckenburg. representing the
city, gave today's contest an official
flavor.
Word came from Belvidere. N. J..
that the special trains on which the
players Of the two teams and the root
ers are travelling from Boston, had
been delayed because Of engine trou-
BILE and they were three hours late
arriving here
The batting order follows:
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. pitcher
Philadelphia = Stock. third base:
Bancroft, shortstop: Paskert. center
field, Cravath. right field; Luderus
first base; Whitted, left field: Niehon
second base; Burns, catcher; Mayer
and Rixey, pitchers.
The train bearing the two teams ar
rived at the railroad station here al
1915 a. m, There was no delay In
starting the game.
Crowd Of 10000 Sees Game.
More than 10000 faithful Phillies
fans-crowded into the little park to
encourage tho home team in its last
stand against Boston, who went into
the game today with the count three
to one in their favor.
A victory for the visitors meant the
winning Of the worlds championship
A victory for the Phillies meant pro-
longment Of hostilities, with tomor-
rows battle staged in Boston.
A poor steaming engine of the spe-
cial train bearing the members of the
two ball teams delayed their arrival
in the city from o'clock until shortly
after noon. In the meantime rumors
were current Of serious accident and
q consequent delay in the series. How
ever. word came that all was well and
that the game would start on time.
Look to cravath.
The Phillies. once more in their
white home uniforms, were first on the
field today and got rousing cheer of
welcome from the crowded bleachers.
The local fans fully believed that Alex
ander would turn back the invaders
and that some Of "Gavvy" Cravath's
long hits which went for outs on the
vast playing field in Boston, would de-
velop into homo runs today. s
There was every early evidence Of 9
fiercely-foueht game. The Phillies had
their backs to the wall, and in Alexan-
der they placed their hope OF turning
the tide that set against them last Sat-
urday, when they began to take the
short end of three successive 2 to ]
scores.
carriaan Confident.
Carrigan, confident almost to the de-
gree Of arrogance. said today that any
one Of his long string OF air-tight
twirlers could pull out a victory and
end the series.
The wise followers Of the game
seemed to take it for granted that
George Foster would be Carrigan's se-
lection. He pitched wonderful game
last Saturday, eventually winning Il
with his own timely wallops
The box occupied last Saturday by
President Wilson was decorated today
for Governor Brumbaugh. The play-
'ng field was lightning fast, far faster