The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-16

Detroit Mich. Oct. 15-Weather per
mitting. the last and deciding game Of
the worlds series win be played at Ben.
nett Park tomorrow afternoon before q
crowd that will tax the capacity Of tho
! grounds. AT least $500 Piosburgers vii
reach Detroit early tomorrow TO yen fol
! the Pirates.
1t has seemed the logical guess al
along. and Manager Jennings announced
tonight that the man on the mound
would be either Donovan or AIullin. Both
these men have demonstrated their abn-
lty to tame the Pirates by their decep-
tive curves. But Donovan admits that
his arm Is sore. and he IS not a cold
weather pitcher. II a warm wave strikes
town tomorrow morning. Bill VIII take
his sore arm and smile to the box But
II the weather remains cold. as It has FOR
the past week. 8iuTn VIII again draw
the assignment, regardless OF the fact
that he has already been overWOrked-
four games in seven. In fact
From present indications the weather
conditions viii be the worst OF the Sc
ries. It IS raining now and almost snow
Ing. with high winds. The Thermometer
Is lowering about the freezing point. A
continuance Of the same sort OF weather
is expected. and II the game is played,
Il VIII probably be under conditions
which VIII prevent good BAH by either
team.
Big Crowd Expected.
Despite the untoward weather condi-
tions. 1t is freely predicted that Il the
game is played Il wiz be witnessed by
the largest crowd that ever saw a game
in this city. The reserved seats were put
on sale at Bennett Park to-day and a
Wild rush ensucd. The national commits
sion regulated the sale and everything
possible was done TO keep spectators
from getting the coveted pasteboards.
Long lines extended from the ticket win
dows and waited for hours to get the
opportunity to buy reserved seats. The
supply was practically sold out before
nightfalL
Under the present weather conditions
the pitchers win be George Mullin for
Detroit and Charles Adams for Pittsburg
Each OF these pitchers has won two
games in the series Adams defeated
Mullin In the opening game. but poor
fielding behind the Detroit boxman con-
tributed 10 his defeat. as he held the
Pirates to one hit less than was made by
the Tigers Adams again defeated De-
troit in the fifth game in Pittsburg. and
this time he clearly outpitched Summers
and Willetts. Mullin has pitched three
games and won two. while Adams has
worked in two games and both were VIC
tories for him.
CrippIes Doing Better.
Jennings has shown much anxiety re-
garding his injured men. but found them
ALTON Jones. Moriarity. and Schmidt.
all injured in yesterdays fierce battle-in
playing form. II Is not certain. however
that Jones will play. He is still some
what dizzy from his collision with VIII
son. In case he Is kept out, Crawford
VIII go TO first and Mcintyre 10 left field
with Davy Jones at center. This shake
UP viii not weaken the batting 1t is
argued that Mcintyre IS regarded as a
sterling judge Of curved ball pitching,
and Adams. who will pitch-for the Pl-
-ates. uses virtually nothing else.
The Pittsburg club held a meeting to-
day and Fred Clarke wcrmly criticised
bis men for several plays in Thursdays
game. The supreme object Of his fire
was Abstein. who tried 20 score IN the
ninth on an inheld tap with one out.
after Clarke had pointedly told him to
take no chances.
Looks Bad for Abstein.
It is understood that Abstein is certain
to be replaced before spring. His mates
believe he has been to blame for the
loss Of at least one game and a chance
to win another during the series. IN
mediately after Detroit's victory Thurs
day. the money appeared. The Marquette
was commissioned to accept bets on the
even money basis TO the extent OF SIS OC5.
AT the Pontchartraln, Cadillac, Metro
pole. Burns. and other betting places.
only Detroit money is in evidence. One
bet Of $3.50 70 5000 was made, a De-
troit business man taking the long end
on the Tigers.
Large amounts OF money have been
wagered on the game. and while the
bulk is being placed at even money, De-
troit has been made an and 8 TO 10
favOrite in many bets.
The Detroit supporters are betting
heavy on their team, and are confident
D1ullin win be able to perform the re-
markable feat of pitching four games in
q seven-game series and winning three
Of them
Many bets were laid at 100 to 20 that
Detroit would not win on Thursday and
tomorrow.
Neither Manager Jennings nor Clarke
would discuss the outcome OF to-morroU,'s
crucial battle, although each man init
mated he thought his team would win
the coveted victory.