New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-07
THE GREEN DIAMOND.
NOW FOR THE WORLDS CHAMPIONSHIP.
WHY THE PRIZE SHOULD FALL TO THE GIANTS
--ropvrR sEPIEs-THE SCHEDULE.

WHY THE PRIZE SHOULD FALL TO THE GIANTS
FORMER sEnIEs-THE SCHEDULE
Tho coming series OF nine games between the New
York and S. Louis clubs for the championship OF the
world promises DO tho most exciting contest on tho
green diamond ever fought In this country Tho
writer expects to the local club capture ne SERIES
but recognizing the remarkable staying powers OF
their western opponents, cannot predict waiEoVcr
for tho Giants. While the Ncw-York nine unaouD'
edly has stronger batters, as whole, than 81 LOUIS
the latter excel in baserunning, which may prove
winning feature I'm these games. The local nine also
seems to have the advantage in the piehing Depart
ment and Reefs wclch, Crane and Tfcomo ongnt
surelv N bs more than match for King, TUCSON,
Chamberlain and Devlin. The local ciup VIII % 'n'
favorite, except In the American hssoc'a'"n o'''N
The New-York players think they VIII win ea'hy'
while the st. Louis arc just as comment ons' 'no
worlds championship will go to their cry ~
Giants have played a steady, earnest game ,n'' 'o.
for the first time since tho team was Organized IL
they can play I'm the same form in the coming series
"a they have In the League race, the ~ LOUIS ho WI
be fortunate in winning three OF the series. i"'
warmer the weather the the local clubs chances
uilI be- The Giants arc not cold weather players.
qhc reported wager between Mcssrs. Day ana so,
der Abes the former betting sf00 to IS that NewforK
would win. was a canard No wager OF any kinn haS
been made between the presidents OF the two cluo''
o,anoe over the records made by the clubs in
mast seasons for the worlds championship VIII prove
interesting at this time The first series was p'ass"
of between League and American Association enos
In 1884 In that year the Metropolltans won the
latter pennant while the famous old Providence Oi"o
was the leader in the League race. The TWO rams
played three games for the championship at tho
Polo Grounds that year, and the pets from Little
Rbodys won all three with ease. The scores were
6 TO O. 3 10 / and 12 TO 9. The League WIS
triumphant that year and gained new recruits I'D
tho following year both pennanfs went TO the west
Chicago winning the League championship ana 81.
Louis the Association. Seven games were played
that fall between the two winners, and resulted IN
e each club winning three games, and one game be-
ing drawn Another series was arranged tntee
games being played Chicago and three at ST. Louis
The ST. Louis Club won, capturing the seconn iourn'
fifth and sixth games. Last year st. Louis AGAIN
won the penuant while Detroit captured tb' L'a9'S
fac This series attracted moro attention 'ha'
any that had gone before. Fifteen games were played
and the Detroit nine the series rather easily
Detroit won ten games to five for St. Louis Just
81 ass people witnessed those games. Each team
cleared $4,000 on tho series.
The arrangements for the coming games between
81 Louis and NewYork about completed. although
a few minor details remain to be finished. of mo
nine games to be played three will take place I'D
New York three in ST. Louis, and one each In boston
Brooklyn and Philadelphia. In case OF postpohemohs
at any Of the above places, game Will DC played AZ
cepts the gate receipts. When playing on neutral
grounds the of the grounds VIII receive 20 per
After the series IS finished the receipts VIII 90
equally divided between the two clubs, after all 'hs
expenses Of the tour have been deducted A Fl
admission will be charged, of the economical
followers of the game may not like H. Following are
the dates:
At New-York Tuesday, October 49,
AZ Boston, wednesday, October II.
At New York Thursday. october 10.
At Brooklyn, Friday, october 10.
At New-York Saturday October 20
At Philadelphia Monday. ocot@r 20.
At st. Louis Thursday. october %
At St. Louis. Friday. october 90.
At St. Louis. Saturday. october 81
The management of the Brooklyn club also wishes
to arrange series with their NewYork rivals, but 10
Is doubtful now whether such series can be played.
The local club will not lie able get home from ST.
Louis before Ocohcr o. and by that time 1t viii probs
bly, be too cold to play LONGER Many people hereabout
would like TO see the two teams meet Zach has its
partisan supporters, and the games, with favoraoe
weather, would draw tremendous crowds The two
mines will certainly meet next spring II they do not
play this fall President Byme has already arranged
the following games to be played after the close OF tho
regular championship season: Brooklyn vs. Indian
apoIs at Washington Park Brooklyn, October II and
10: Brooklyn vs. ST. Louis, at RdgewOod Park. Ocio
Der o. Games viii also he played between tho
Brooldyn, Philadelphia and Washington clubs
Ward may and then again he may not. play with
the New-York club next year In case he does NOT.
Hatfield will, in all probability, look after the daisy
cutters at field for the Giants. In conversation
with the writer the other day, Ward said have
about made up my mind TO take rest next season.
and make trip around the world have been play
ing steadily for eleven years, and think hsve
earned vacation. | shall 50 to Australia win
spadlng's party but 90 not expect 10 return with
them. After the season in the Antipodes. expect
to cross the Indian Ocean INTO lnda, ana pay VISIT
BOMBAY and other places OF interest also cNpec.
TO cross the Red sea 20 through the suez Canal and
up tho Mediterranean. After going mat FAR, NAV
weary OF travel and il will 'cturn direct TO H
don and from there home. IL Co this shall proba
bly, get back here by May, or at least June l. nav
decide. however to through Italy and France ana
in that case | would not return until later have
no fault find with the local management, and have
especial desire 10 play In any other club. have
always been treated in the most generous and cour-
te0us split by President Day"
The coming meeting Of the Central League, to DO
hold at Newark November IL promises TO be ono
of the lvelest baseball of the coming winter
This Junior organization is but year old, yet has
shown remarkable vitality. Some Of tho clubs have
shown a spirit of combativeness which is neither
graceful nor beneficial The present wranglc be-
tween the Newark and Jersey City clubs over tho
championship question will probably be settled then
Tie Newar. club has the best of The fht. according
10 the recent oica! averages. but the management OF
the Jersey City club say they have evidence which
Newark club and Newark umplres with conduct not
exactly proper Manager Meise is being hauled over
the Goals IN an unusually lively manner, especially
by OF the umrires.
VIVID DESCRIPTION OF THE WEDDING.
From Time
ding from the lips OF the happy, chattering litto
bride herself sho recounts the whole affair 20 one