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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1919
Page
14
Chicago October 9 The Reds claim the Baseball World Championship after a sweeping series win over the Sox. Pat Moran praises the club’s all around hitting and pitching while noting a sixth game slip. The Sox fought hard, especially in the decisive seventh, but the Reds proved superior in hitting, pitching, and late rally capability.
The Reds won the series, awarding $117,117.45 to players after allocations, with White Sox receipts of $373,304.70 and each of four players getting $3,254.34. The National Commission earned $72,241.40 from a total $722,414 gate, with 24 Reds players sharing, three receiving half shares. Attendance across eight games totaled 238,025.
The speaker credits a complete team effort for victory, praising Roush Ester Neale Kopf Duncan and others. When one star faltered another stepped up, underscoring teamwork as essential to future Reds success and potential world championship honors.
The West Virginia State Society plans a Thomson School gathering at o clock. The Indiana Society meets at the Ebbitt tonight with Senator Harry S. New slated to speak. Bethera Community Welfare League convenes at Chevy Chase. A High School Friendship Clubs confab at the YWCA discussed plans for the year. Sigma Beta Phi Fraternity to hold a Meridian event tonight. Board of Trade bridges committee to meet in the board room Monday at 4 15 in the afternoon.
Chicago sports writer blames Lefty Williams for Chicago White Sox loss in the World Series to Pat Moran's Reds. He argues Wilkinson or James could have won if used earlier and credits Moran's team as the strongest ever in a World Series. He notes dissension over pitching choices and praises Moran while acknowledging his own club's overconfidence.
Marshall Whitlatch of Columbia Country Club leads the 72 hole scratch medal play event by 12 strokes over George P. Janges as day one ends on the Chevy Chase course. Whitlatch posted 78 in the morning with 82 in the afternoon while H E Styles of Washington struggled to 83. George B. James of Columbia moved into second with an 83 in the afternoon after a morning 82. Final 36 holes set for today with morning round results listed and the first match at 10 o'clock.
World Series notes describe Chicago fans’ disappointment as the Reds rally in the early innings. Gleason’s relievers quiet the Sox, while Williams exits after a rough first. Eiler receives cheers, and errors by Rariden and mishandled plays shape the tense matchup.
Reds overpower White Sox 10 to 5 in the World Series with strong early offense and key defensive plays. Eller holds Sox scoreless briefly but Cincinnati's bats explode, knocking Williams and James from the mound and seizing control, while Schalk and Roush drive decisive hits and fielding saves sustain the lead.
The speaker credits Val Moran for the win and notes Eller pitched well, but the club failed to hit at crucial moments and fell behind early. He expresses belief in his team's quality and acknowledges the need to time hits better to turn the game in their favor.
In a tense baseball scene, Roush dives at the center field line to rob a likely extra base hit. The crowd roars as he secures the ball, preserving a slim lead for the Sox. Eddie Collins singles again, but the Reds finish strong to claim the world series title after a hard-fought game.
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