Arizona republican., 1916-10-07
PORTS|DERS
 WILL BATTLE
 IN 1ST CAME
Boston Has Sublime Conf dence in Red SoX; Brook lyn Sends Booster Club With Wilbert and His Merry Men
Republican A. p. Leased Wlrel


 BOSTON, Oct. 6.-This city awaits the opening of the 1916 classic tomor- row between the Brooklyn Nationals and the Boston Americans with the confidence that comes from faith in it's playing representatives and the un- broken string of victories in past con- tests The optimism and fighting spirit that the Brooklyn club and it's accompanying band of supporters brought to town tonight added interest to the impending struggle for the premier honors of the diamond with out shaking in the least the faith of the local fans that the Red SoX would triumph over the invading team
 This confidence is reflected in every portion of the city as well as through out New England. In baseball debate and wagering it crops out time and again. While the betting tonight is 10 to on Boston, with but little Brook lyn money in sight, the average sup porter of the Bostonians is far from predicting a walkover. The determi- nation and courage of the struggle put up all season by Brooklyn in winning the National League championship has aroused great respect for the prowess of the National League standard bear CTS and it is conceded that they will
 
 est kind of battle.
 The series which opens at Braves Field tomorrow is far from being a sectional affair, however from the standpoint of interest. Notwithstanding that the contendin~ teams are eastern clubs the interest in the coming strug- gle for the worlds championship is national and this is clearly demon strated by the gathering Of the specta- tors for the two games that will be played here tomorrow and Monday. While il is only natural that the ma jority of the fans should hail from New England and New York. the fact remains that hundreds of baseball en- thusiasts from all parts of the coun- try are here.
 Every hotel in the city tonight is thronged with baseball followers who are willing to endure inconvenience. provided they are assured a place to sleep and eat. A glance at the regis ters shows that the fans have jour- neyed from the south, far west. central and Atlantic states to witness the play and explains why Braves Field, with it's seating capacity for more than 42 coo spectators. will be unable to accommo- date the throngs who will besiege it's gates tomorrow.
 
 finest brand of weather for the open ing game. his prediction calling for an ideal Indian summer day, moderately warm and with little if any wind. Hun dreds of men and boys gathered out side the wall of the park for an all night vigil under brilliant moonlight and in a warm atmosphere that made overeoats and heavy wraps unneces- sary.
 The gates leading to the uhreserved sections of the stands and bleachers will be opened early tomorrow morning and it was apparent that these sections would be filled hours before the game begins at ? D. m
 With the exception of a few uncalled for allotments. every reserved seat was sold out tonight and these will be snapped up immediately when they are put on sale at the box office tomorrow
 Seat Sale Strenuous
 So great has been the demand for seats that not many are offered for sale by spectators President J. J. Lannin of the Boston club stated that he had been forced to buy back, at premium. some tickets which he need ed for personal friends wiro applied and could not be refused at the last minute
 Those spectators who were forum ate enough to secure even a pair of