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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1909
Page
12
Pittsburg baseball lineup features Byrne at third base Leach catching Clarke in left Wagner shortstop Miller second Abstein first Wilson right field Gibson catcher Adams pitcher. Crowd expected to set a record as teams prepare for action today.
The lineup lists Detroit players D Jones I Bush Cobb Crawford Moriarty Delehanty T Jones Schmidt Mullin with Mullin pitching. Umpires Johnstone of the N L and O Loughlin of the A L are stationed behind the plate.
Clarke declares his baseball prediction after the Pittsburgh team faces Detroit. He states the crew is superior, unfazed by Detroit, and believes the Pirates are the strongest team in the game's history with plans to win the series. He emphasizes confidence in the club's superiority and potential to prevail.
The Detroit Tigers moved into town this morning and spent the day preparing for the opening game with Pittsburgh in the World Series tomorrow. About 40,000 are expected to attend Forbes Field, with many more hoping to glimpse the action.
About 1000 people camp near Forbes Field gates awaiting the 10 am ticket opening. Lines began at midnight with cots and chairs, some forming pairs to watch and rotate. Speculators reportedly control many tickets, while the club held back 1000 for friends. Tyrus Cobb praised Honus Wagner, saying Wagner is the greatest living player and his ideal.
Pittsburg October 7. Smiling Hugh declares the Tigers ready for the world series belief in stronger pitching and fielding than three years ago. He predicts hitting will overcome Pittsburg pitching and says there will be no excuse if they are defeated. He asserts the Tigers will not be beaten.
Well known sports figures and gamblers sought 1000 more tickets at 10 dollars apiece until filled. Some investors who surrendered 1.50 dollar seats to gamblers got 10 dollar bills, a move that would shock readers if printed. Late afternoon reports warned of scarce 20 dollar tickets, with promises of 50 and then 100 dollars by next morning. First row grandstand seats were snapped up tonight for 100 dollars by a broker.
Y N Y Ortiz Oct 9 Giants open their first post season series since 1905 against the Red Sox at the Polo Grounds with Mathewson likely to start the opener. McGraw may use Wiltse on Saturday and will decide if Matty pitches next week based on the games here. Cicotte to start for Boston in the opener.
Lexington reports the Transylvania Stakes at $5000 favoring Penisa Maid owned by M D Shutt of Rock Rapids Iowa. She won in straight heats amid a routine program as Bob Douglass challenged briefly in the first heat and time records were set in other races including Maggie Winder's pacing futurity and Melva J.'s 2:20 trot.
The speaker credits luck for his success and notes Wagner might have stolen more bases in their league. He contrasts his safe hits with teammates who failed to hit well. He hopes for luck in the series and cites Pittsburg as favorite with little Detroit money. Wagner versus Cobb is an even money bet. Officials Herrmann Johnson Heydler arrive soon.
GAMES TODAY feature Pittsburg against Detroit in the World Series under the National and American Leagues. New York faces Boston in the World Series while Chicago hosts Chicago in the National and American Leagues World Series showdowns.
Pittsburg Nationalists and Detroit Americans clash for the world title with four wins needed. Games run today and tomorrow in Pittsburg and October 11 12 Detroit October 13 Pittsburg October 14 Detroit. If needed seventh game decided by National Commission. Anticipated attendance 40000 today and 110000 for the first four games. Receipts split 10 percent to National Commission then 60 40 between players and club owners. Players receive 60 percent of earnings only through the fourth game. Umpires Johnstone Klein for National league O Loughlin Evans for American league. Games start at 72 pm.
Philadelphia and Boston split the doubleheader before 611 fans as Boston takes the last game 6-2. Sparks allowed 10 hits while Mattern held the Phillies to eight. Notable plays include two-base hits by Rariden and a three-base shot by Shean.
Brooklyn won the season finale against New York in an uphill game. Two-base hits by McMillan Jordan and Buren highlighted a tight matchup with Daly pitching in the ninth. Brooklyn left eight on base while New York left thirteen, as McIntyre and Bell controlled the offenses with several walks and hit by pitch incidents noted.
Detroit’s Bush stands out in unofficial AL fielding averages with 883 chances and 574 assists, 71 errors, ranking third among shortstops behind Wagner of Boston and McBride of Washington. Speaker leads outfielders with 357 chances and 37 assists, while Crawford played first base. Season leaders across positions include Quinn, Sutor, Walsh at pitchers and Criger, Street, Sullivan at catchers.
This afternoon the first sailing canoe race on the Charles River Basin features three New York canoes against three local crafts. The start is at 2:30 pm off the Union Boat Club. Entries include Knickerbocker Canoe Club members George P. Douglas Herbert Moore and Farnum F. Dorsey sailing Uncle Sam and V. respectively, with Crowninshield Boston design.
Arthur Duffey notes Pittsburg roars for the world series with Pirates favored over the Tigers though local regulars split. He also highlights Red Sox Giants at Polo Grounds and predicts heft in national league versus American league. Promoters tout large purses for Johnson Burns style showdowns amid broad sports chatter.
Mathewson halted the Pirates after 18 straight wins while the Pirates also stopped Matty in a bid for his 14th win this season. Ducky Holmes leads Western league with a .348 average. Olmstead of Denver has 23 wins. Fisher of Omaha leads in steals with 61. Denver News picks Tigers to beat Pirates as ticket speculation grows in Pittsburg. managers Clarke and Jennings will review pitchers before opening at Forbes Field.
The reader asks Hans Wagner height five feet 11 inches weight 190 pounds age about 35. London Marathon distance 26 miles 385 yards, last London Marathon about 25 miles. A veteran amateur runner questions eligibility for a novice race amid AAU rules with unresolved local jurisdiction. Ty Cobb age 22 height six feet weight 175 pounds. Wagner seen as equal in skill. A short baseball scenario discusses force play on a tag and whether B is safe. Q on Patsy McKenna vs Jimmy Gardner notes Gardner loss in 1900.
Sir Wooster, the noted thoroughbred of A Henry Higginson of Boston, won the Brook cup handicap steeplechase at Belmont Park New York on October 7. He was the favorite, listed at 0.700 to 1 in betting.
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