Oakland, Sept. 20, 'The pennant winning Portland nine proved its superiority' in the Pacife Coast League here to-day by taking is fourth and deciding game in the play-off with Oakland. to. determine the disposition of one-half the postseason bonus. Taking an carly lead Over the Oaks here to-day the northerners pounded out eleven hits top the Californians 8 to 3.
Portland played outstanding baseball throughout the game to-day, with their pitching holding the Oak hatiers an errorless fielding performance which offered the Oaks free chances.
Portland swept through the semifinal play-off by taking four straight games from Seattle. Entering. the final round against Oakland, the pennant winners took the frst three games, dropped the fourth, but clinched the series to-day in the tth game.
Portland and Oakland will split {$5,000 of the post-season bonus, with G0 per cent. going to Portland for their victory In the play-off Portland Oakland Time, 208 sec.
Win, $4020, "Places, $1420, $16.60, $9.
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