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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1914
Page
15
A richly vivid game narrative celebrates the Braves’ seven game victory in a historic series. Key players are named with dramatic detail as the team clinches the National League pennant and fans across cities react to the dramatic showdown.
Report details two Cardinals moving to the Outlaw League amid signings and trades. Perritt and Wingo head to the Buffalo Federals, with Patterson and Bennett among others rumored to follow, as negotiations surface across the Federal circuit and dates surface for September.
Amid chaotic lines and garbled text a local sports update centers on Gaffney pushing for a victory to secure a lead in the standings. The piece references prior games, player efforts, and the pressure to win two more contests to improve their position.
Boston Braves defeat the Athletics 3 to 1 at Fenway Park to claim the world title. Stallings’ club capitalized on timely runs and solid pitching, with key hits from multiple players as Connie Mack alters his pitching plan in a historic 1914 World Series clincher.
World series figures show York Giants total attendance eight games including one tie reaching 252,037 with overall receipts 490,833. Players share across four games equals 147,088.85 with Red Sox players at 4,022 and Giants 2,560. National commission's cut 40,083.60 and each club receives 141,571.70.
Moranville’s dazzling defense and Moranville scramble key a Braves victory as Evers delivers two runs. The crowd roars as a line drive single from Evers scores two allies, and Shaw Key weakens early. Rabbit Moranville, famed diminutive shortstop, proves remarkable infield range, repeatedly snaring drives and turning double plays.
In a dramatic World Series game the Braves’ defense outshines the Athletics as Maranville’s daring dash turns a likely out into a force at first base. Rudolph strengthens late, Gowdy and the defense cementing a Braves win while Shawkey struggles. The Braves outplay the Athletics, earning the 1914 championship claim.
Boston fans witnessed the final game as Connie Mack shuffled pitchers and Rudolph held the line for the Braves while Loh Shawkey warmed. Rudolph and Moran drove in key runs as Boston built a late lead, Schang and Schmidt featured strong defense, and Maranville sparkled with two key plays. The Athletics fizzled in the ninth as Collins Baker and McInnes failed to rally, sealing Boston’s series victory.
Pittsburgh report says Ort 38 Ky Ohaker, manager of the Pittsburgh Federal League club for most of the recently finished season, signed a two year contract to continue as manager. Pitcher Elmer Knetger and outfielder James Savage also signed two year deals.
New York Oct 13 John F P Henry catcher for the Washington American League team and Miss Dorothy Lawrence Perry obtained a marriage license and will marry tomorrow. Henry lives in Amherst MA where he graduated from Amherst College. Miss Perry is daughter of Charles G Perry of Hannon Massachusetts.
Philadelphia officials report no witnesses at a committee hearing on graft allegations tied to advance World Series ticket sales. Two hours passed without testimony as further sessions were planned. In juvenile court a man tied to the scam claimed he was first in line and promised payment but not yet paid. Fans watched an electric score, Boston victory, and a lone Athletics run drew a quiet crowd at City Hall.
In London on October 13 a police magistrate fined Jack Johnson the amount of ten pounds for obstructing the arrest. Johnson protested he could not prevent spectators from staring at him, but the magistrate warned he should not repeat the offense.
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