Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-07

field for the opening game Of the
worlds series Of 1916. Brooklyn, win
ner Of the National League pennant,
challenging the supremacy of the
American League, proved an object OF
wide appeal to enthusiasts.
The teams were favored by ideal
weather conditions. The day was al
most summerlike, with only slight
tang of autumn in the air, which
caused some spectators to bring wraps.
There was wind likely to enter inte the
calculations of fielders.
It was in this atmosphere, surcharg-
ed with the current of basebalfs great
est event, that the crowd gathered and
exchanged gossip Of the probabilities
Of play.
WHO will pitch for Boston?" was
the biggest question before the time
of play. Manager Carrigan said his
selection would be Ruth, Shore or
Mays.
Those close to him had indicated
twenty-four hours previously that
Leonard would pitch. The reason for
the latters elimination did not develop.
For Brooklyn it was thought Marquard
would serve his left handed shoots.
which were effective against the Red
Sox in 1912, when he appeared with
the New York Giants.
Lineups Being Shifted.
The identity of opposing pitchers
was considerable factor in the COM
position Of the lineup Of either team,
both Manager Robinson and Manager
CarrigaR relying upon interchangeable
ortfields to bring out added strength.
Stenge1. a weak batsman against left
handlers, has no chance against Ruth
or Leonard. His place will be taken
by Johnston.
Similarly Walker, center field for
Boston, would be thrown out Of COM
petition with .Marquard in the box, the
recruit Shorten being a more effective
batter against left handed pitching.
Carrigan, it is understood, will have
Hoblitzel play at first base thruout the
series instead Of putting in : Gamer
against a left handed pitcher
Umpires are: Connolly (American
League) behind the bat: O.Day (Na-
tional League) on the bases; Dineen
(American League) left field; Quigley
\A>iIlOIdA LCeiS oSI i6hS AASiSA.
AlI-Nisht Crowd Smaller.
The mass Of people who swarmed
thru the broad bleachers Of Braves
field, chosen as the stage for the local
games because Of it's great seating ca
pacity, grew rapidly from small groups
who had spent the night at the bleach
er gates. The line was smaller than
had preceded any worlds series games
played in this city in recent years.
Some slept, others walked about,
while more eager ones read forecasts
Of the game in the morning papers.
Bonfires were lighted to burn off the
morning mists which came off the
Charles river. Later automobile par
ties began to arrive. Out-of-town en-
thusiasts poured in by automobiles and
trains.
Standing Room Tickets in Demand.
Space was provided for $4,000 per-
sons, thru the erection Of fence
across right field from the smaller
stand to the wall. Standing space in
right field sold at so cents, a price so
low that the gates were jammed at an
early hour
Reservations, however had been vir-
tually sold out hours ahead. So great
was the demand that could not be sat
.isfied some Of it from friends Of club
officials and players, that President J.
J. Lannin Of the Red Sox, increased an
earlier offer Of a premium Of 81 a
ticket for an offer of IS above the
tickets face value. It was reported
that he was able to buy back only a
few.
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field. The Brooklyn club members
spent the forenoon about their hotel.
All appeared to be in good condition.
1--WE realize that we are up against
big proposition in the Red Sox, but I
know the boys are capable Of it. OF
course, we expect to win,. said Man
ager Robinson.
For Manager Carrigan, Of the Red
Sox, this worlds series marks the end
Of his baseball career, II he adheres to
a decision to b reiterated in a day or
two. To-Day ne did not wish to discuss
the matter.
Largest Crowd on Record.
The two contestants for the premier
honors In baseball engaged in the first
game OF the worlds series before what
apparently was the largest crowd that
ever looked on a battle Of bats Some
$4,000 or more spectators filed every
seat In the stands and then over
flowed into a larger space, temporarily
arranged for ISLANDERS in deep right
field. Spectators reaped the proverb-
ial harvest and then aelittle more on
grandstand tickets. !,
An Indian summer sun turned the
edge Of what early threatened to be q
brisk, cool autumn day, and noon found
1t warm and comfortable. The play
aara Warmed into condition quickly and