The Washington herald., 1910-10-20
Hy WILLIAM PEET.

Some three weeks ago when the New
York Yankees were here for their last
trip, Allen Sspgree the well-knoWn
Gotham baseball expert, predicted that
the cubs would be beaten by the Ath-
Ietics in the worlds series. and this pa
per quoted Mr.. Sangree. giving his rea-
sons. as follows.
In the first place" declared thu ex-
pert, the Cubs have not been up against
as good pitching as they VIII when they
face Connie Macks team, and secondly.
the Cubs have gone back"
The foregoing was the first true pre-
diction the writer remembers. and the
two games just played in the Quaker
city would GEAR out Mr.. Sangree's pre-
diction.
Just think Of the Cubs getting twenty
one men 10 bases and having fourteen Of
them left, and scoring but three runs. as
was the case Tuesday. That shows better
than anything else that the great ma
chine is wearing out. In the old days
they could score runs on two hits and one
pass.
Eddie Collins has been the bright and
shining light OF the first two games. The
1.-THE collegian his done all and more than
was expected of him. He had Brown and
King guessing. Here is just one instance
that shows how the old champions are
fading In the first inning. with two out.
Collins singled. He made two false
breaks for second, and Brown purposeIy
pitched the first three balls 10 Baker
wide Of the plate so that Killing could pot
H.NH
over, and Collins was away ike a shot.
King being unable 10 throw from bad
position In the old days against the
Tigers. Brown outguessed the batters and
base runners; on Tuesday they kept beat
ing him 10 everything.
The betting odds to-day are TO that
the Athletics will win the series and
these odds are perfectly jusufiable
AS the result Of the post season games
last week between the Athletics and
Jimmy McAleer's AlI-Star east, the All
Stars. Of whom the majority were drawn
from the Nationals, received $50 each as
their share.
When it came 10 pay off, Germany
Schaefer was the butt of a good joke
His 500 was in bills OF s. denomination,
and he was handed a wad that would
choke an elephant. The Teuton had a
lot Of fun with this bundle OF long green
and set the crowd at the Aldine into
mysteries when he turned attention from
himself TO eight bell boys. II happened
like this.
Schaefer. after counting his money at
the desk. glanced over his shoulder and
saw the boys ewing him with greedy ewes
Schaefer walked over 10 where the bell
hops were sitting and, in tone loud enough
so that everybody could hear, cried: You
boys have taken good care of me and I
propose 70 show you how grateful I am.
Now, everybody stand up"
The eight youngsters in brass buttons
stood up, smiling, and eying the big roll
Of bills
"As I said before. you chaps have
treated me right, and I'm going to pray
fer you in church tomorrow"
Groans from the bellhops and shouts
OF laughter from the audience.
The following letter is from. a we'll
known District clergyman. who sensibly
allows himself to take an interest In
baseball
Sporting Editor The Washington Herald:
" is 10 be hoped that Connie Mack
viii pitch Bender in the opening game
at Chicago, not merely on account OF
his ability, but because of his stoicism,
the inheritance of his race that will
carry him through the nervous strain of
the first game. Any other pitcher Is
liable 10 be nervous the first two in
nings. and lose his game. The Indian
stolidity will carry Bender through that
ordeaI
Another reason for using Bender first
Is that should a fifth game be necessary,
and possibly a sixth. there will be
rush OF travel between Chicago and
Philadelphia that tire the players. Now,
Bender could be left in Chicago to rest.
and If game number six is played, he Will
be there rested and ready for the game
Of his life.
A WASHINGTON CLERGYMAN,
One who believes in outdoor life and encourages
al honest and clean sport for male and female.
Washington, October 10
George T. Stallings is going back 10
Buffalo. Ever since he left the New York
Americans the Bison fans nave clamored
for his return, and last night Jacob J.
Stein. president of the Buffalo club, an
nOUnced that he had secured Stallings as
manager. Mr.. Stein came % the worlds