Omaha daily bee., 1910-10-16
CUBS ARE ON WAY EAST
Defeat the Cardinals and at Once
Start for Philadelphia.
TO OPEN WORLDS SERIES MONDAY
Chicago Men Are Confident of a
Victory, which, They say, is
Reflected i'm the
Betting.

Victory, which, They say, is
Reflected in the
BeitiRs.
CHICAGO. oct. 16-(special Telegram.)
Those pennant winning Cubs today
closed the National league season In
Chicago by defeating the ST. Louis Cardi-
nails. At 1850 this evening they took
special train for Philadelphia, where they
will open the worlds series on Monday
A more confident bunch OF athletes never
left the cinty than these same Cubs. They
realize that they have a hard fight upon
their hands. They are not claiming that
they will sweep the series and grab the
bunting In four straight games. They may
believe II but they DO not say say so.
They do claim they have q young team
composed Of individual brilliant players
to combat with. A team that has an ex-
cellent staff Of twirlers and led by one of
the smartest managers in base ball. They
DO not underrate the foe. Yet they be-
lieyo they will win
Sunday on the Road,
All OF Sunday will be spent upon the
road and Philadelphia will be reached late
IN the evening. 1t will be team in al
most perfect condition. Could Johnny
Evers, the game little second baseman,
cast aside his erutches then all would be
well. for every man who will be on the
squad is in perfect shape.
Killing, Archer and Needham. the CATCH
ers, had no fault to find with their arms.
Overall, who is expected to open the Sc
ries, pronounced himself as never better
Brown and Reulbach, who are expected
70 follow, also reported themselves in fine
condition. Pfeister and Cole, the men who
may be called upon in the series, reported
they we're fit MeIntire and Richie, tho
men who have been doing the major part
OF the RELIEF work, were In form.
CN the innelders not q man could be
round who would admit he was not IN tip
TOP shape. Chance has overcome the sore
ness which attacked him after he returned
70 the game Zimmerman at second found
no fault with himself. Tinker and Stein
telot arc all right. II was the same in
the outfeld. Not man but what pro-
claimed himself IN shape to fight
Odds Favor tho Cubs.
The confidenos Of the Cubs was re-
Elected In the betting week ago IL
seemed that the Cubs would 20 into the
series at no better than even money. That
Is that any man who favored the chances
OF the West siders would be able 20 place
All the money he cared at even But I'm
the last few days the odds have been shift
ing, until the Cub rootsr was conpelIea
to place 10 against T.
Manager Chance Is as confident OF the
outcome as II would be possible for a man
TO be. He realizes that tho series will he
a desperate one But he has passed through
three or them and emerged victorious IN
two
I think we will win" said ne, early
today. Il DO not think there is a doubt OF
IT, although we will have a tough time
turning the trick. Connie Mack has a
young team OF excellent ball players
! But cannot figure out where we can
be beaten. Our pitchers are In fine shape
look TO Heulbaoh to play a mighty i'm
poT>ant part In the games. and l am sure
/ he will be returned one Of the heroes. All
l hope for Is that we meet with no aecl-
dents; that We can keep our regular team
In the field"
Athletics a Little WaverinR.
| PHILADELPHIA, oct. l5.-on the eve of
the great struggle for supremacy OF the
/ base ball world there Is a quietude here
! that suggests uncertainty.
! The followers OF the Athletics are W'aver-
ing somewhat In their faith In the showing
Connie Mack and his men have made this
week against the grand All-star combine
I ton gathered by Jimmy McAleer has been
distinct disappointment ana now there H.
hesitation In the loyalty OF the men who
/ have been the loudest IN their assertions
that the American league champions would
/ win.
The loss OF Rubs OldrinE has been ter
rife blow 70 IN philadelphia rooters and
to Connie Mack himself
| Without the aid OF the star centsrflelder
In the sorimmaEe with the cubs the Ath-
letics win be weakened even more than
/ tho Cubs will be without the services OF
| Eyers.
The oraliEation OF the loss OF the man
who has been doing the heavy batting OF
the team during the summer Is having a
bad effect on the men. and his injury
means more than the mere loss OF himself
for II has shaken the confidence OF his
! teammates In their own ability.
/ II is possible Manager Mack may be
able to rally the courage Of his men be-
fore the start OF toe big series next Non
DAY afternoon. but II no 10 not able to
DO that the Athletics will be easy prey
( for Frank Chance and his Cubs.
The leader OF the Athletics has given up
. an hope Of oldFnE playing The wrench
10 HE knee IL Of % serious q nature that
the specialist holds out no hope for his
recovery IN tims for the big battle
Persistent Adve-usinE is the ROAD to Big
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