The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-10-07
WORLDS SERIES

championship of last year, proved an
object of wide appeal to the baseball
enthusiasts.
The teams We're favored in their
first meeting by ideal weather. The
day was almost summer-like with only
a light tang of autumn in the air,
which caused some spectators to bring
wraps There was some wind likely
to enter into the calculations of field
ers. Clouds were fleece-like and with
no portent of rain.
1t was in this atmosphere, surcharg-
ed with the current of basebalPs
greatest event, that the crowd gath
cred and exchanged gossip of the
probabilities of play.
Crowd Gathers.
The mass of people that swarmed
to Braves field chosen as the stage
for the local games because of its
tremendous seating capacity grew
rapidly from small groups who had
spent the night at the bleacher gates.
The night line was smaller than had
preceded any world series game play
ed in this city in recent years. AT
daybreak knots of fifty persons each
were gathered on the threshold of the
park awaiting the opening of the
gates. Some slept, others walked
about, while others read forecasts of
the game in morning papers. Bon
fires were lighted to burn off the
morning mists which came from the
Charles river.
Later automobile parties began tn
arrive and visiting enthusiasts poured
in by automobile and train. Many
carried suit cases or boxes, serving the
double purpose of a seat and lunch
receptacle. The barriers were swung
clear at o'clock, and all were forced
to pass Immediately into the grounds.
There they found the field ironed intn
perfect playing condition, the scars of
q seasons spikes removed
Attendance $4,000.
The great capacity of the field hal
been extended, providing space for
$4,000 persons through the erection of
fence across right field from the
smaller stand to the wall. These
standing spaces, together with 1000
seats in the extreme right field corner,
sold at 80 cents each, a price so low
that the gates were jammed at an hour
when the grand stand entrances were
deserted.
Reservations. however. had been
virtually sold out hours ahead. So
great was the demand that could
not be satisfied, 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 ticket to an offer
of IS above the tickets face value
He reported that he was able to buy
back only a few. The Brooklyn club
IuSIHDSfS- VINO arrived FRIDAY night,
spent much of the forenoon about
their hotel. All appeared to be in
good condition.
I'VE realize that we are up against
big proposition in the Red Sox, but
L know the boys are capable of it, OF
course, We expect to win, but in hon
many games no man can tell" said
Mana ger Robinson. He said he would
not announce his lineup until game
time.
End For Carrigan?
For Manager Carrigan, of the Bos
ton team. this worlds series marks the
end of his baseball career. if he ad-
heres to a decision reiterated within
a day or two This morning he said
he did not wish to discuss the matter
or talk of his plans for the series
II really have not decided yet" he
replied to a question as to his choice
for a pitcher Other members of the
Boston team were equally reserved or
in doubt OF. this point. Members of
the pitching staff most likely to get
the word. Shore. Mays. Ruth and
Leonard. all said they were in good
condition