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PHILLIES MATCHED
AGAINST RED SOX
FOR WORLD’S TITLE
World’s Series Starts Today
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OWENTON WORKING ! I
HARD FOR ALABAMA j
BATTLE TOMORROW I
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RED SOX AND PHILLIES
PRIMED FOR BATTLE
ON EVE OF BIG SERIES
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Rain May Prohibit Opening of World’s Most Im
portant Baseball Series—Both Teams In Great
Condition—Red Sox Slightly Favorites—Fans
Clamor For Tickets—Capacity of Phillies’ Park
Small
Philadelphia, October 7.—Thousands of baseball fans scrutinized the sky
tonight, not for an omen of victory or.defeat, but for some ray of encourage
ment indicating that the opening game of the world series between the Phil
lies and the Red Sox would be played tomorrow according to schedule. Neither
weather man nor personal observation answered, for a steady drizzle which be
gan early in the afternoon continued all evening, and the forecast for Friday
was for cloudy and unsettled weather,
m- lore this steady weeping of the
skies tlie national commission, play
ers and fans were helpless, and could
only sit about discussing the possi
bilities for the game and hoping for
the best. President John K. Tener
of the National league said no de
cision could bo made until tomorrow
morning, when the staff of umpires
would inspect the playing field and re
port upon its condition,
"Every effort will be made to play
the opening game tomorrow," said
Tener, "for delay would badly upset
tlie plans of many spectators from out
of town. If tlie rain ceases during the
night 1 understand the playing field
is expected to dry out quickly with a
little wind and sunshine."
At the park the ground-keeper said
the infield was in fairly good condition.
The pitcher’s box and the home plate
had been covered with large squares
of canvas, but the diamond and the
outfield were soft.
Notwithstanding the possibility of
a delay in starting the series there
was no dampening of the enthusiasm
of the game's followers, many of
whom had come from a distance to
see tlie opening battle. Speculation re
garding the merits of the teams and
discussion regarding the probable out
come of the series w-as the only topic
of conversation in the hotels and other
gathering places.
There was little betting tonight be
cause Philadelphia money was scarce.
Red Sox supporters offered even money
on the American league champions to
Win the series while the Phillies’ ad
herents demanded 6 to 6. On the other
hand the National league, fans offered
to bet 3 to 2 that the Phillies would
w-in the opening game provided Alex
ander pitches. Boston rootei'B were
slow- to accept this bet, and ae a result
there w-as a virtual deadlock In the
wagering1, although several betting j
commissioners held large sums of j
money waiting for their principals to j
get together.
Ticket speculators got far quicker1
action for their money* -for- reserved
seats were in great demand. The sup
ply of tickets In the hands of the ven
ders was comparatively small, how
ever, owing to the limited accommoda
tions at the Phillies’ park, the smallest
in either major league circuit. The
few tickets they did come Into posses
sion through channels known only to
that fraternity brought record prices.
Sets of three tickets with a face value
of $3 each or $9 for the trio were
qouted at $40, and similar sets of $2
seats sold at prices ranging from $20
to $30.
The bleacherites. who do not have to
worry about fancy prices, had other
troubles. The hundreds who annually
keep an all night vigil at the gates of
the park to be sure of a front row when
the gates are opened, found conditions
unusually trying. Long lines formed in
the drizzle even before the gray twilight
turned to the blackness of a stormy night
and despite the discomfort that came from
standing in the cold and dripping rain,
held their enthusiasm In a most surprising
manner.
Every conceivable kind of protection
against the rain and the strain of the long
wait was in evidence. Clad in rain coats
and hooded with umbrellas, oil cloth ami
even old bagging these thirty-third de
gree fans braved the wet and dark. Many
were holding places for others who had
agreed In advance to pay well for the
service. Still others were simply taking
the chance that they could sell their
places just before the gates were opened.
Ihe grea'w majority, however, were there
to insure themselves a clear view of the
contest on the morrow’ and they came
prepared to spend the ensuing hours in
the most comfortable manner possible.
Poxes, folding stools and chairs were
much in evidence, while bundles of straw’,
pieces of carpet and raised slatting were
used to sit or stand upon.
The players of the tw’o teams kept well
In seclusion during the evening. The
Phillies went out to the park in the aft
ernoon for a short w’orkout, but one look,
at the wet and soggy field scattered
them to their homes or hotels for the
night.
The Boston squad arrived from New
York late in the evening and after
greeting the few Boston rooters who
came over in advance of the main
delegation of New England rooters, re
tired to their rooms. The “Royal Root
ers,” with their band and repertoire
ot songs, including the famous battle
chorus, Tessie,” will arrive tomorrow,
Most of the magnates of the compet
ing clubs and those of others were on
hand early.
Neither Moran nor Carrigan would
give out an official playing order to
night, but it was generally conceded
that, if the game is played as sched
uled, the order would not be changed
to any extent from the formation of
the last few days. Alexander and
Shore were thought to be the most
likely rivals for box honors with Burns
and Cady backstopping. Catcher Kil
lifer appears to be out of the series but
all the other members of both teams
are reputed on edge for the battle.
The probable batting order follows:
Philadelphia Nationals—-Stock, 3b.;
Bancroft, ss.: Paskert, cf.; Cravath, rf.;
Luderus, lb.; Whitted. If.; Niehoff, 2b.;
Burns, c.; Alexander, p.
Boston Americans — Hooper, rf.;
Scott, ss.; Speaker, cf.: Hoblitzel, lb.;
Lewis, If.. Gardner, 3b.; Barry, 2b.;
Cady, c.; Shore, p.
Umpires. National league, Klem and
Rigler; American league, O’Loughlin
and Evans.
RAINCOAT WINS
ST. LEGER HANDICAP
Louisville, October 7.—Favored by
an impost of 90 pounds, Raincoat, C.
Straus* 3-year-old gelding, today won
the twenty-second renewal of the St.
Leger handicap at Churchill Downs,
setting a new track record for the two
miles and a quarter. Raincoat's time
was 3:63. Hodge, W. J. Weber’s entry,
found his burden of 128 pounds, top
weight in the race too much and fin
ished a length and a half back of the
winner. Hodge was favorite. W. J.
Young’s Water Witch was five lengths
back of Hodge for third place. J. C.
Milam's Embroidery saved her stake
by running fourth. J. W. Schorr’s Lin
denthal and J. S. Hawkins’ Hank O'Day,
the only other starters, finished in the
order named.
At the rise of the barrier Hank
O’Day rushed to the fore and led Tor
a mile and a quarter. Raincoat was
held off the early pace but began run
ning in earnest after the first mile. At
the mile and quarter he sprinted to
even terms with Hank O’Day and had
a lead of a length and a half at the
turn into the home stretch, which he
retained to the end. Hodge, under
strong restraint for the first mile and
a half, responded gamely in the stretch
but could not quite get up to the flying
Raincoat.
The race was worth $1810 to the
winner. Raincoat was regarded lightly
in the pari mutuel betting and winning
$2 tickets paid $46.30.
CUBS downsox”
AND EVEN SERIES
Chicago, October 7.—The National
league evened up the series with its
American league opponents today by
■hutting them out, 4 to 0, In the sec
ond game for the championship of Chi
cago. Score: It.H.H.
Chicago Amer. ...000 000 000—0 4 2
Chicago Nat. ...010 003 00*—4 7 0
Batteries: Benz. Cicotte and Mayer;
Lavender and Archer.
TAYLORCONVICTED
FOR EMBEZZLEMENT
Chattanooga, October 7.—(Special.)
Thomas P. Taylor, former treasures of
the Gutenberg lodge, No. 178, of the
Order of Odd Fellows of America,
Chattanooga chapter, was convicted to
day of the embezzlement of }740 of
lodge funds and was sentenced to
serve from five to 20 years in the
I state penitentiary.
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_ RED SOX TO WIN WORLD’S TITLE
CONFIDENT OF
TEAM'S SUCCESS
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* PAT* HORAN-*
"Pat” Moran, the new miracle man
of baseball, who gave the wiseacres
such an upset by keeping the Phillies
out In front, declares he la now ready
to do battle In the big aeries. It is ex
pected that “Pat” will shoot his big
star, Alexander, in the opening game.
Coaches Pinson and Watkins kept their
charges out on Munger Field yesterday
afternoon until after dark. The field was
rid of ail spectators and secret practice
was indulged in.
It seems as if hard luck is pursuing
the team as Pinson has had to change his
line-up almost every day and play men
in positions which they have not played
before. Bailey, the star tackle, who Bir
mingham college had expected to shine
against Alabama Saturday, is out with
a dislocated shoulder. The guard posi
tions are causing the most worry as
Coach Pinson was greatly disappointed
by the showing made In the Albertville
game. There w'ill be a change made at
tackle caused by Bailey's absence In the
line and Laughlnhouse, Ardis or Norton
will most probably fill his shoes with
“Sig” Levy holding the other side of the
line. Captain “Tat" Sessions has at last
rounded into form and will play center
■^Ith his brother, “Keystone” Sessions,
subbing.
The ends are weak, both on offense and
defense, the trouble caused by unexperi
enced material. Neil, Scott and Morris
will alternate at this position, while Jones
or Cook may also cavort in the same
place.
The baekfield men are sure of their
jobs, Capps, Gillam and Cashion with
Cook at quarter.
Coach Pinson will take 18 men with
him to Tuscaloosa Saturday morning and
a liig delegation of the student body will
also accompany the team.
AMERICAN LEAGUE
STANDING
Played. Won. Dost. Pet.
Boston . 154 1(11 5(1 .Oisi
Detroit . 154 100 54 .Old
Chicago . 154 9.1 61 .004
Washington . J53 85 6S .550
New York .152 09 S3 .454
St. DouIr . 154 63 92 .409
Cleveland . 152 57 95 . 375
Philadelphia . 152 43 109 . 283
Red Sox Lose
New York, October 7.—In the fare
well game of the season here today the
New York Americans rang down the
curtain by winning out in the ninth
from, the Boston Americans 4 to 3.
Both managers used 16 men in the
line-up. Gregg worked three innings
and Collins pitched the remainder of
the game for the Red Sox.
After the game the Boston players
left for Philadelphia where they meet
the Phillies in tho first game of the
world's series tomorrow. Score:
Boston—• AB. R. H. O. A. E.
Hooper, rf. . 3 0 0 u 0 0
Collins, p. 2 0 1 0 0 0
Scott, ss. 3 2 2 0 1 1
Janvrln, as.1 0 0 1 1 o
Speaker, cf.2 1 0 1 0 0
Shorten, cf. 2 0 0 1 0 0
Hoblltzel, lb. .. 3 0 1 4 0 0
Gainer, lb.1 o 0 4 0 0
Lewis, If. 3 0 1 2 0 0
Wagner, if.1 o 1 0 0 o
Gardner, 3b.1 0 1 2 0 0
McNally, 3b. ... 2 0 0 0 l 0
Barry, 2b. 4 0 0 1 2 0
Haley, c.4 o 0 7 2 0
Gregg, p.1 o 1 o ;j u
Henriksen, rf. .. 3 0 0 1 0 0
Totals . 35 3 8 *24 9 1
•None out when winning run scored.
New York— AB. R. H. O A E.
High, If. 3 0 0 1 0 0
Pecktnpaugh, ss. 4 0 0 1 4 0
Boone. 3b. 4 0 0 0 0 0
PiPP. lb.3 1 1 8 0 0
Mullen, lb.1 o o 2 o n
Baumann, 2b. . . 4 0 l 3 2 0
Hendryx, cf. ... 3 2 2 2 0 0
Miller, rf.3 0 1 3 0 0
Schwert, c.2 1 1 4 0 0
•Alexander . 0 0 0 0 0 0
Walters, o.0 0 0 4 0 0
Brady, p.1 0 0 0 1 0
Vance, p.:. 1 0 1 0 1 0
••Nunamaker .. 1 0 1 • 0 0
••"Brown . 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shakwey, p.0 0 0 0 1 0
Totals . SO 4 8 27 9 0
•Batted for Schwert In seventh.
••Batted for Vance In seventh.
•••Ran for Nunamaker In seventh.
Score by innings:
Boston . 102 000 000—3
New York .. 000 300 001—4
Summary: Earned runs. Boston 3,
New York 4. Two-base hits. Sehwert,
Hendryx, Hofelltsel. Three-base hit.
Plpp. Sacrifice hit, Miller. Left on
bases, Boston 7, New York 6. Double
play, .lanvrln, Barry and Gainer. Bases
on balls. Brady 2, Gregg 2. Collins 1.
Struck out, BrRdy 2, Vance 1, Shawkey
3. Gregg 3. Collins 4. Wild pitch, Gregg.
Passed balls, Schwert, Haley. Hits, off
Brady 6 In 3 innings: Vance 1 In 4:
Shawkey 1 In 2; Gregg 1 in 2: Collins
7 in 5 (none out In ninth). Umpires.
Nalln and Evans. Time, 1:30.
Series Will Last But Six Games—Alexander Will
Pitch Four Battles, Winning Two, Accord
ing to Expert Dopester
ALL HOPES OF PHILLIES REST
ON SUCCESS OF RIXEY’S GAME
Alexander Not Able to Win Series Alone and With Help of
Other Phillies Twirlers Dope May Be Completely Upset.
Both Teams Are in Good Condition
Hr HIGH S. FVLLEHTUX
First game: R.H.K.
Philadelphia—Alexander .. 3 7 2
Red Sox—Wood . 1 5 1
Second game: R.H.K.
Philadelphia—Rixey . 8 8 8
Rex Sox—Leonard . 5 9 1
Third game: R.H.K.
Philadelphia-Alexander . 4 9 1
Red Sox—Foster . 2 0 2
Illuminate the commons, let the sacred
codfish and tho stewed clam fox trot up
commonwealth. Hang crepe upon old Bill
Penn again and drape the scrapple and
the planked shad In blaek pepper. Boston
wins. The dope says so.
After the hardest doping in the history
of the world's series, the figures declare,
that the Boston Red Sox are the world's
champions and that the series now about
to start will return to Boston the flag
that Philadelphia claimed on first mort
gage until the Bruves foreclosed on them
in the name of Boston last year.
The figures are indisputable. Boston
has the stronger team in every depart
ment, the best fortified against accident,
and the analysis, reduced to its final
form, proves that Alexander will not be
able, a'one, to overcome the handicap
and, by his own pitching, overthrow the
five stars of the Red Sox.
The latest obtaininable news from tho
inside of the twrn camps is that KHlifer's
arms is not yet in proper condition, lie
injured the arm by careless throwing
and, against Moran’s orders, tried to
work before it was rca^y, setting him
self back again. He probably will be
able to work in part of the games, but the
arm is not what it was and that cuts
Philadelphia’s strength considerably.
Burns is a hustling, aggressive and will
ing worker, brainy and full of promise,
but he lacks the class of Killifer and he
lacks the experience.
The report from the Philiy camp on
third base is that Stock will start the
merles, but Byrne is in condition to play.
His finger which was broken has mended,
and Moran probably will have him in the
games early to gain through his exper
ience.
From the Boston camp the only “bear”
news is on Gardner and Barry. Gardner
Is said to be going bad and it is ru
mored that, unless his W'ork picks up.
Janvrin may be in the series. Also, the ;
inside Boston fans are discouraged a bit |
ubout the showing of Duffy Lewis. They j
say he is dull and off color at bat and
hitting in poor style. Since Lewis need*
encouragement rather than criticism, this
is a bad sign. Barry has had carbuncles
and, although Boston claims he is all
right, a carbuncle does not he\p base
running.
The report on pitchers is better. There
is no acceptable alibi in tho case. Alex
ander has had a fair rest during the
closing fortnight of tlie season, perhaps
just enough. Chalmers is pitching bet
ter than he was. and Rixey is being
I prepped for one big game, which means
a great deal of difference in the outlook
and a big difference in Philadelphia's
chances.
'PI.,. in
The Phillies great hope appears to do
in that one game. They know that if
Rixey happens to have a big day, no club
in the world has the license to hit him at
a’-l. I expected to find that the dope
would show him due for that big day—but
it doesn't. He figures to be beaten, and,
in fact, I expect that he will fail and that
Mayer, in all probability, will finish the
game for him.
Moran knows that a good left hander,
working right, troubles the Red Sox ter
ribly and that, by using a left hander,
he forces Carrigan to switch first base
men and weaken the Red Sox defen
sively. But it does not seem as if Rixey
can be lucky enough to pick a good day.
The odds are against him, although Moran
is a magnificent judge and has been get
ting Rixey ready for the test.
So far as knowing the team work of
each other, neither side has much advan
tage. If there is any, it Mes with the
Phillies, since a swarm of Moran’s ad
mirers and friends in Boston have been
keeping the closest kind of watch on the
later work of the Red Sox and report
ing everything worth while to the Phlliy
leader. Moran used to play in Boston;
he is a Massachusetts boy and very pop
ular there.
These little details may help, especially
they may he’p a man of the Morgan tem
perament who studies the methods of his
opponents very closely. .
There are two facts about the series ’
that seem settled. First, that it probably
will be the lightest hitting world’s series
In a long time, and. second, that the
two teams are about the wrorst base run- !
ning clubs In the two major leagues.
That helps out Moran in his plight for
catchers and makes Killifer’a crippled
arm of ’ess consequence.
However, the doping is done. All that
remains is for these teams to get out
there and earn their money.
The best dope is that the first game is
to be a battle of speed and we are to
have a visual test as to whether Joe
Wood can throw a ball faster than Grover
Alexander. Having drawn In a seat near
Walter Johnston, we hope to get some
valuable pointers on that question from
an authority.
Moran Is figuring all the time upon sav
ing Alexander as much as possible, and
if Rixey shows himself In form, “Alex”
wl’J not even be called upon to warm
up on the second day and, therefore, will
get two days’ rest, counting Sunday.
The weather man may cut a big figure
also. A couple of days of rain would
bring Alexander Into condition to pitch
the entire series, and T am informed he is
ready and willing to do it if Moran says
the word. Leonard looks so good that he
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WORLD’S SERIES
Commodore Orcutt
2012 First Avenue
Friday, October 8th
1P.M.
Fourth game:
Philadelphia—Chalmers . .
Red Sox—Shore . 5 10 2
Fifth game: R.H.E.
PhiludeVphla—Alexander . 1 5 3
Red Sox—Wood . 4 «S i
Sixth game: R.H.E.
Philadelphia-Alexander . 0 5 2
Red Sox—Leonard . 4 0 0
i la Carrtgan’s logical choice for the aec
I ond game, with Shore or Foster for the
third. Ruth haa not boon working as well
lately ns he was In midseason.
As for overconfidence on one side or de
pression on the other, there is not a
sign. The Red Sox aren’t overconfident.
They m.w what happened to the Athletics
•rast ftul and are keyed up for the strug
gle. The Phillies know they are facing a
ball club that is their superior in pltchln,..
If anything, their nervous condition is
the better. Moran has kept the temper
of hia men well under control. I was with
them during the linal fight in the west to
hold their lead in the National league ami
they were not worrying. They were play
ing the games one nt a time and not frot
thing about world’s series or games to
come.
Their temper is that of the feMow who
has everything to win and nothing to lobe
and they are going out there to fight for
everything in sight—you may rely upon
that. Also, you will find them a better
ball club on the field than they appear
on paper to a lot of the critics.
It looks all Red Sox to me. I can't sec
a logical chance for the PhilVes to grab
more than two games, but I hope my eye
sight is poor. I’m not naturally pry
justiced in such matters, but last spring
the Philadelphia owners refused to giv*
Pat Moran more than a one year con
tract, and If he wins a world’s champion
ship-gee, in his place, we'd be practicing
making ciphers now to add to the club
figures.
FORMAL OPENING
AT B. A. C. TQNIGHT
A swimming exhibition will he the
chief card at the B. A. C. tonight, fol
lowed by a dance, to which all mem
bers and their friends are cordially
Invited. The 8Wlmmtti(r meet will be
one of the best ever held In the city.
Over 20 of the clt3’’s best water "bugs"
are scheduled to appear.
The dance will follow the "water
carnival." Refreshments will be served
and a jolly time Is promised. The af
fair Is only a drawing card to got the
members together for the ensuing win
ter sports. The club has been recent
ly remodeled and Is In the best shape
for several years. In other words. It
is only a formal opening. The swim
ming exhibition will start at 8 o’clock.
ROTOGRAVURE!
ROTOGRAVURE!
ROTOGRAVURE!
ROTOGRAVURE!
ROTOGRAVURE!
RED SOX PILOT
READY FOR GONG
! WF^Vn
I* *" umn imtruu 'I
“BILL’ CAR RIGAN •
‘‘Bill" rarrlgan, the hong of the Ros
lon Red Sox, has his men all tuned up
for the coming struggle of the world's
scries. In which he expects to compete
against t.he hard hitting Phillies of the
National League.
••••••••••SMMSSSSMtMHMHtlMHMtNMtMMOM
NATIONAL LEAGUE
STANDING
Played. Won. Ix>st. Pot.
Philadelphia. . 162 90 62 .692
Boston . 152 83 69 .646
Brooklyn . 152 80 72 . 526
Chicago . 152 73 79 .4N0
Pittsburg . 153 73 SO .479
St. Louis . 153 72 80 . 474
Cincinnati .152 71 81 .467
New York . 161 69 83 .4o7
Giant* Slaughter Braves
Boston, October 7.—The New York
Giants and the Boston Braves closed th'»
season today, the former in last placo
and the latter In second position. Tho
game was marked by an avalanche of
hits and runs, made possible by indiffer
ent pitching and lax fielding. New York
scored 15 times to Boston’s 8.
Under tho easy hitting conditions Cap
tain Larry Doyle of tho Giants bolstered
his hitting average so that, unofficially,
he leads the league batsmen. Notwith
standing all tho action crowded into the
contest, it was completed in one hour and
two minutes, a record for the season In
both major leagues. Score: H. H. L.
New York . 002 ‘130 015—15 24 0
Boston . 202 200 002— 8 17 3 ,
Batteries: Stroud and Kocher; Davis
end Whaling, Blackburn.
DETAIL OF WORLD’S
SERIES GAME TODAY
Commodore Orcutt will call the de- .
tail of every play made in the game
this afternoon between the Philadel
phia Nationals and the Boston Red Hox
at 2018 First avenue. Commodore Or
cutt is an old-timer at the ’•calling’
game, being familiar to almost every
Birmingham fan for his ability at the
matinees. The game will start at 1
o'clock. The matinee will be held every
day a game is played.
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Jacksonville, Fla , October 7.—With
tlie preliminary matches of the Flor* j
Ida and Southern Hiflc associations
ended lnte today, everything is in ,
readiness for the opening tomorrow :
morning of the competition of the fffce
tional Kifle association of Amerlo^
constituting tile third stage of the big
meet under government auspices. In
progress here.
The programme for tomorrow In
cludes tlie llrst two of the three stages
of the l.ecch cup matches and the pis
tol team match.
The team from Hawaii to compete In
the national matches arrived in camp
today after a prolonged delay, due to
a washout on the railroad this side of
New Orleans. In addition to tho serv
ice teams snd that from Hawaii, 28
slate teams are under canvas tonight.
In the southern championship
matches today Florida won with a
score of is 14 out of a possible 2000.
"'est Virginia finished second, 1810;
Tennessee, 1806; Georgia, 1778; Ala
bama, 1712, and South Carolina, 1880,
finished in the order named. The match
Was for the southern association
trophy, $33.75 in cash and the title efi
southern champion, and was open only
to southern teams affiliated with tho
southern association.
In the supplementary match, hhld at
the same time, and open to all teams,
Massachusetts finished first with a
score of 1 878; United States Infantry,
llrst team, second, 1867; and United.
States marine corps, third, with 1881.
In shooting the combined match Flor
ida. finished ahead of all state teams
with tlie exception o.t Massachusetts.
This match furnished the first line on
the shooting ability of the teame with
reference to the national matches, con- j
sequontly Massachusetts was picked aa
a possible winner of tho national team i
match.
Massachusetts also won the long
range team match with a score of 781 j
out of a possible 1000 and carried off
the Florida trophy. The marines fin
ished second in this match with 716
and the Kansas tea mthird with 668. !
T. B. Crawley, private U. H. M. C.,
with a score of 68 out of a possible
75, und Quartermaster Sergeant W. G. a
Muller, U. S. M. C., with a score ol ’
73, won the first and second sections
of the 1000-yard match. The marksmen f
will contest tomorrow for the first I
place In the combined match. The
shooting today completed the matchei
of the Southern F'fle association with
the exception o-'t.tha skirmish matcl
for the Grave berophy. This will bi
held tomorrow “'I' connection with the j
matohes of th lattonal Rifle associa
tion. iepf
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