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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1909
Page
8
Pirates win five in the opening frame as Honus Wagner shines with four hits and three RBIs. Detroit’s Crawford struggles at bat and in the field amid a rain-influenced, error-prone contest. Wagner dominates, Clarke and Cobb highlight strong plays, while Summers falters early for Detroit in Bennett Park.
In a rain soaked game Detroit fell behind as Pittsburg scored early and late. Summers and Leach starred for Pittsburgh with timely hits and steals while Detroit fight back led by Delehanty Tom Jones and Moriarty. Wagner and Clarke anchored Pittsburg defense as Detroit failed to finish.
The article highlights Wagner's batting and base running, Bush and Delehanty's contributions, Pittsburg's first inning five-run surge aided by errors, Detroit's seventh inning rally of four runs, Gibson's superiority as catcher over Schmidt, Clarke and Cobb making sensational catches, Crawford misplaying three chances to drive in runs, and an attendance of 18,277 with over 5000 turned away. Receipts totaled 20,676 with distribution to the National Commission and players.
Total attendance for the three games is 78,456 with receipts totaling 102,882 dollars. National Commission share 10,283.20 dollars. Pittsburg club share 18,509.76 dollars. Detroit club share 18,509.76 dollars. Players’ share 55,529.28 dollars.
Detroit suffered a second defeat to Pittsburgh on a rain soaked field as Summers struggled and Crawford and Schmidt misplayed five first inning hits. The Tigers rallied despite the handicap, with Jennings supplying grit and Works delivering relief pitching to hold the Pirates at bay.
As the game neared its end the Tigers’ stick work frustrated the defense. Clark and Wagner were forced to slow the action repeatedly to steady Maddox, who showed signs of nerves in the closing minutes.
Detailed play by play shows Pittsburg Byrne taking advantage on a bunt and hits from Leach Clarke and Wagner. Detroit answers with Abstein Crawford and Wilson scoring, including double steals and wild pitches. Final innings feature Delehanty and Morarity exchanges with no further runs.
Pittsburg Maddox out Willett to T Jones Byrne flied to Bush Crawford made a great running catch of Leach drive No runs Detroit Cobb out Maddox to Alstein Clarke brilliant catch Crawford long fly Delehanty singled Moriarty forced Delehanty Wagner to Miller No runs Pittshburg Bush misplayed Clarke ball rolled to left Wagner safe hit Clarke to second Miller bunted fly to Willett Alstein flied to Crawford Clarke to third Wagner stole
The Detroit Tigers showed fight in the world series despite adverse conditions and a strong Pittsburgh Pirates rally. Local fans remain hopeful as Ty Cobb and Hans Wagner are debated, while English football gains attention with the Pilgrims of England arriving amid talk of soccer’s rise and the ongoing American football dominance.
English High School begins track team selection with over 80 candidates answering the call. Coach O Reilly to split time coaching football and track at Locust street grounds with outdoor practice starting today. An interclass meet set for Oct 29 and a dual with Tech sophs on Oct 26.
Wilson lines to Bush. No runs scored as Detroit pitcher T. Jones pops to Miller. Schmidt is out, Miller to Abstein. Willet is out, Byrne to Abstein. No runs.
Pittsburg and Detroit played a tense game with multiple innings featuring key at bats. Pittsburg scored four runs in one rally with Cobb and Crawford producing RBIs while Detroit answered with strategic hits and walks. Works pitched for Detroit as Abstein and Moriarty contributed at bats but no further runs scored after early exchanges.
In the seventh, Pittsburg Leach sent a high fly to Crawford and Clarke retired Willett at third. Wagner added his third hit but was caught stealing. Delehanty doubled off Clarke, Moriarty reached on an error as Miller threw wild to Abstein, Delehanty to third. Pittsburg challenged Moriarty interference but umpires upheld call and play resumed. Jones singled driving in Delehanty, Moriarty to second. Schmidt fouled out, McIntyre struck out, D Jones bunted bases loaded, Bush lined a hit scoring Moriarty.
In a downpour the Pittsburgh Maddox era faces a tough inning as Leach and Byrne push runs across. Clarke’s sacrifice brings another score while Wagner adds a single and steal. Cobb makes a circus catch and later drives in two on a double as Detroit answers with four hits and a late push.
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