The Sentinel=record., 1911-10-24


 The sun, which made it's first ap. pearance in this city since Monday, tOcfober lc shnDe brightly all day, and aided y t northwest breeze, put the playing field in fairly good con dition. 1'he diamoni is in far bet. ter shape than the outfield but a liberal use of sponges cleared the ] outfield of the numerous rpvulets.
 By o'clock tomorrow afternon. is the sun shines brightly up to that time. it is thought the outfield will be practically normal.
 Both teams took advantage of the pleasant weather to prepare for what is thought will be one of the most t,tterly fought games of the series.
 Manager Mack had his men on the fiamond at Shibe Park for two hours. The greater part of the time was devoted to batting practice. With Dansforth, Martin and Coombs serv- ing up their benders, the players took their regular turns at batting and sent the ball to all corners of tEe field. Baker the sensation Of the two victories, thus far scored by the Athletics was the star in to- days batting matinee.
 In five turns at bat he thrice drove the ball into the enclosure between the temporary low wooden fence ana the right field wall and later sent the ball over the right field fence elaring, who had been absent, at tending his sisters funeral, took part in Inc practice anu will be in to- morrows game.
 While other members Of the worlds champions. were polishing up their batting eyes. Bender and Plank were warming up with Thomas and Lapp OF the receiving end. Both the In dian and the big left handler ha plenty of speed and judging from today's program one of these may ice the Giants tomorrow.
 The astute manager of the Athlet- ics, however, will not admit either Benier or Plank will go in. ha afs nearly concluded, Mack sent Coombs in to pitch to Lapp, his battery mate. Coombs' speed was terrific, and it lis known that he is anxious to again face the New Workers, it wold not be surprising if Mack sent him in, in an endeavor to have him repeat his brilliant performance at the Polo Grounds last Tuesday.
 While the Athletics were going through their limbering up process. Manager McGraw had his men out for a lengthy practice at the National League grounds. He followed prac t.cally the same line of play adopt e1 by the Athletics manager. With Ames, Crandall and Wiltse serving up an assortment of deceptive curves the New York players got in some elegant batting practice. If they mt the ball tomorrow as they did today it will give the Athletic root ers many a heartache.
 While the visitors were driving the ball to all corners of the big lot. Mathewson and Marquard were warming up with Chief Meyers. Both .cf the National Leaguers seemel to be in splendid shape. Mathewson, las is his usual custom did not at L, mpt to use all his speed, but oc- casionally would shoot fast one ovcs iRst te show Manager McGraw that his arm is in perfect condition. MarQuard hal a world of speed and when he cut loose the big left hanied made Manager McGraw smie
 While neither manager would state positively tonight who would be their aitek.pg selections for the fourth gane It is reasonably sure that Bender and Mathewson will again face each other.
 The local weather indications are | for a clear, crisp Jay