Youth Masters Age With Rudolph Hero Of Braves Victory
Stanley T. Milliken reports from Philadelphia on the World Series opener at Shibe Park where Dick Rudolph, once with New York, stymied the A’s in a 7 to 1 Braves win. The underdog pitcher toppled Bender and the Mackmen, delivering a stunning opening game performance for the Braves before about 30,000 fans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph Hero
Braves
Philadelphia
Shibe Park
Rudolph
House of McGraw
Bender
Braves Hammer Bender in World Series rout at Philadelphia
Rudolph and the Braves overpower Mack's Athletics 6 to 1 in the first World Series game. Bender struggles, Wyckoff debuts late, Gowdy and Maranville spark the offense with doubles and a triple. Strunk, Moran, and Whitteman spark Boston. crowd roars as Braves seize early lead and never look back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lapp
Athleticea l
Rudolph
Diay Ashen Baker
Moran
Barry
Capt. Evers
Connolly
McInnes
Wyckoff
Raker
Evers
Braves Swamp Mackmen to 1 in World Series opener
The Boston Braves crushed Connie Mack's Athletics 7 to 1 at Shibe Park in the opening game of the 1914 World Series. Pitcher Rudolph dominated with eight strikeouts, Bender struggled, and the Braves' offense totaled 11 hits led by strong supporting work from Gowdy, Maranville, and Teal. Attendance reached about 35,000 with receipts near $49,600.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wihitred
Baker
Schmidt
Feld
Oldring
Barry
Fowdy
Maranville
Schmidt Gowdy
Lapp
Wyckcart
Rudolph
Athleatics
Twoe-Basser
Murphy's
Collins
Connally
Mack
McInnes
Tne
Bender
Whitted
Colling
Connolly
Mackmen
Schang
Athletics
Wyckoff
Boston
Athletica
Braves
National
National League Combination
Chief Bender
Connie Mack
Rival managers weigh series after loss in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia on October 9 both managers voiced cautious optimism. One praised Rudolph's pitching while noting Bender was off his best and the Athletics made few scoring chances. The other credited the club's merit and anticipated tougher tests ahead against Boston pitchers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mack
Bender
Athletics
Bostom
Stallings
George Stallings
Braves
Boston
Gowdy
Philadelphia
Rudolph
Braves Victory Draws City Fans to Post Board
Thousands of Washington fans crowded the Post building yesterday to watch the Braves victory on the landmark scoreboard. Coach Gowdy drove in early runs for the Braves while Dick Ruffalph of the Nationals held steady, drawing loud demonstrations and sparking citywide enthusiasm. The crowd lined Pennsylvanias avenues and car tracks as officials provided constant view of the game on the Post board with direct expert wire service for best coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Washington
Post Building
Tateher Gowdy
Braves
Tust
Dick Ruffalph
Foa
Pennsylvania Avenue
Bratding
ES Ark
Boston Fevers Bravest Braves World Series Opening
Boston traffic paused as thousands watched the Philadelphia game in streets and theaters. Crowds reacted wildly when the Braves scored three runs in the sixth inning, thinning after the outcome appeared decided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Braves
Philadelphia
Also Mentioned on This Page
Parker, Bridget Grothe
P-B
Ilype
Stein-Bloch
Goose
Shears
Faith
Sidney West
Dunlap
Christy
Stanley T. Milliken
Mackien
Etains
Petl-Mell
The
Chef ' Bender
Orsimin
Mel
Ivers
Sailing
Ae Ward
Rextou
Eirik
Anornéy
Eddie Wurphe
Runetoa
Avr
Murphy Taki E Reond
Eddie Collins
Bo Oithdelph
Aise
Murphys
Hem. T
Whittel
Heston
Ming
Herer
Schmitt
Nel
Tle Maranville
R Boston
Secord
Marangle
Meinnes
Mivinnes
Athleties
Alngla
Watt Mer
Hs Lees
Steele
Sehang
Livers
Maransille
National Commission
Kistolon
Metanes Moran
Oletring
Rudelona
Boston Rooters
Coll Rs Adonis
Thoston
Souther
Snate
Baker Strick
Melanea
Felding
Connelly
Marinville
Nmations
Vhamilons
Maronville
Mi- Tunes
Barrys
Bails
Deal
Gowd
Murphy
Lavers
Deak
McInne
Marry
Medinnes
Haker
Strfisk
Rain Halls
Cardinals
Browns
St. Louis
Orto
Sam
Son of the Forest
Strunk
Dick Rudolph
Sheek
Smith
Hank” Gowdy
Twlee
O- Tailors
Niewera Pre
Excluatye
Mound
Royal Rooters
Tessie
Boston Club
Indiana
Coombs
Giants
Teal
Anda
Sweater Shop
Julius A
West 800
Seventh St
Lottyet Cor
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!