Having set out to purposely "throw" the 1919 World Series, the Chicago White Sox allegedly tipped off gambling kingpins to their intent when hurler Ed Cicotte drilled Reds leadoff man Morrie Rath in the first inning of Game 1. Just when and if the White Sox decided to play on the level will never be known. But in intentionally digging themselves a hole, the American League champs significantly lessened their chances—regardless of any supposed turn toward honesty. Here offered is a ticket stub from Game 2 of that tarnished Fall Classic. Issued for the October 2 tilt at Crosley Field, this 4" x 2" "Pavilion Seat" admission voucher admitted its holder to witness a 4-2 Reds triumph—which came in spite of just four Cincinnati safeties. Printed seating and event details include a provision that allows the ticket holder a choice between a pavilion seat or a standing room vantage point in the the pavilion or on the field, "according to time of arrival." The latter detail applied that day as, packed beyond its 25,000-seat capacity, the Queen City venue was rife with merriment when spring acquisition Slip Sallee earned the mound victory. The ticket shows EX quality, with an uneven tear that was rendered upon admission.
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