Evening star., 1915-10-10
BOTH ENJOY THRILLING
CONTEST IMMENSELY
Rise Time and Time Again in Ex-
citing Moments of the Dia-
mond Battle.
EXECUTIVE IN HAPPY MOOD
Poses for Photographers and Smile
Wreaths His Face During Entire
Day-Party Dimes at White
House on Arrival Here.

Special From STAFF Correspondent.
PHILADELPHIA. October 9.-Presi-
dent Wilson and the future first lady
of the land Mrs. Norman Gait of
Washington, today witnessed the most
exciting and thrilling base ball contest
in their lives-the second game for the
worlds championship of 1915-and i'm
mensely enjoyed the exhibition of the
great national sport, in which the Bos-
ton Red Sox (American League) tri-
umphed over the Philadelphia National
League champions by a score of to
and evened up the fight for the premier
ship. The President and his party left
Philadelphia with the plaudits of thou
sands ringing in their ears.
Philadelphia was base ball mad, but
her people were enthusiastic in their
reception of the President and his
bride-to-be. giving him hearty greet
ing and acclaim along her streets. at
the base ball park, and at the railroad
station. He could not have wished
stronger evidence of his popularity.
and his face beamed with smiles
throughout the day. The greeting was
SO thunderous as he and his party en-
tered and left the ball park that he
mobile on his departure and, barehead-
ed. return the salutations. Both going
to and returning from the park Broad
street was packed and the cheering
was spontaneous and hearty. At some
points bells and variety of noisy in
gave noisy welcome.
Tributes for Mrs. Calf, Too.
The tributes were evidently intended
as much for Mrs. Gait as for the Presi-
dent. but she modestly refrained from
accepting the good wishes SO warmly
extended. except where the demonstra-
tions were manifestly intended for both
herself and the President. Then her
winning smile was sufficient recon-
pense tor the kindly bestowed greet
ings.
1t was a dignified but happy be-
tives and friends. a special box in the
National League Park. Both proved to
be intense fans. appreciative of every
good play. The boxes have three seats
in row. In the front row. within
short distance of the home plate, where
Umpire Rigler shouted out his deci-
sions and threw forward the fingers
of his right hand to denote the num-
bers of strikes and balls on the batter,
sat the President, in the center; Mrs
l.
ing. her mother. on his right.
Mrs. Gait, noted for her taste in
dresses. wore a black broadcloth suit
with velvet chiffon sleeves. Her hat was
tifui bouquet of purple orchids adorned
her dress. In New York yesterday she
was the recipient of many beautiful
floral pieces, sent by friends and ad-
mirers Before leaving New York this
morning she directed that these fiow-
ers be distributed among the New
York hospitals.
AS the afternoon wore on and the cold
winds chilled the atmosphere President
Wilson assisted her to put on a heavy
coat of green corduroy. The President
himself kept his topcoat on during the
game and wore the familiar pearl gray
hat
Wears Engagement Ring.
On Mrs. Galt's left hand was the
beautiful diamond engagement ring
bought by the President. but it was
concealed by her glove. Women who
peeped in her direction first glanced at
her face and then looked for her left
hand. They were disappointed when
they did not see the ring. II am SO
sorry she has on gloves" was the re-
mark of many splendidly dressed Phil
adelphfa women who sat on all sides.
Back of these three were ranged
other members of the party, including
Secretary and Mrs. McAdoo. Miss Helen
Bones, Misses Lucy and Mary Smith of
New Orleans. Col. E. T. Brown of At
lanta. DR.. Cary Grayson. Secretary
Tumulty. TON" Pence, secretary OF
the democratic national committee. and
others.
In the adjoining box sat Mayor
dent. Mrs. Gait and the mayor talked
during lulls in the game. but most Of
the time things were happening right
along and the President and Mrs. Gait
gave, like other loyal fans, strict at
tention to the plays.
The President did not miss trick in
the game and Mrs. Calf required no en-
lightenment as to the plays. Her fond
ness for outdoor sports includes base
ball. The President played the game
when In college az young man and
once captained his college team.
Distinguished Visitors Neutral
The distinguished visitors were neu-
trail They applauded the good work of
both teams. Philadelphia papers quoted
Mrs. Gait as saying that she was for
Philadelphia because she was a great
admirer of Alexander, Philadelphia s
premier pitcher, Other members Of the
party were not SO neutral. DIR. Gray
son was a thorough partisan of Phila-
delphia. His chief reason was that
Eppa Rixey. one of the Philadelphia
pitchers. is virginian. That was suf-
ficient. DR.. Grayson rooted SO hard and
furiously for Philadelphia that he al
most jostled Col. Brown out of his seat
on a number of occasions.
The game began almost Immediately
after the President had arrived, the
cameras and movie photographers had
got in their work and the ball had
been thrown once and returned to the
President, after one pitch, as a souve-
mir. The photographers never before
had such a harvest of good pictures OF
the President and the future Mrs. Will
son. The President has never been
very fond Of having his pictures taken.
but, recognizing the country's desire to
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