The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1911-10-25

the shrieking whistles. 1t was a great
ovation for Baker. and when Meyers
walked out toward Mathewson for a
council Of war the Quakers laughed in
derision.
/ "Mattys afraid of you. Frank. He
doesn't know what to pitch To you Line
IL out!" The noise was earsplitting az
Matty pitched a strike, Then he curved the
ball on the outside of the plate as il tempt.
ing Baker. to reach for it. Another ball
was called. after which Marty shot one
over tho corner for the second strike.
Still another ball was called. and it was
three and two. Then came Il fast twisting
curve shoulder high. and Baker, putting
all his strength into swing, missed H.
A cheer greeted this achievement. us the
New Workers. felt convinced that Matty
was himself again. while there was much
speculation in the Philadelphia crowd
as to just what the Athletics could accom-
plish II such mastery box work was
continued.
The Athletics did not shine with their
usual brilliancy in the second inning
although they blanked the Giants. Mey-
ers. with Fletcher on first base. put up
high fly that dropped safely within two
yards Of the plate as Thomas. Bender
and Davis stood still without making an
effort to catch It. But Thomas. thinking
! Fletcher at second. after which Matty
was an easy victim, and the side was
retired. The first bali that Matty pitched
in the last half OF this inning was driven
/ by Dan Murphy into the crowd in right
field; the ball dropped within a yard
and with nobody out the Phila delphia
the score!"
Murphy Nlpped at plate.
In attempting to catch Murphy nap
ping at second base Mathewson made
wild throw and the runner sprinted
TO third. Davis punched the ball down
into the soft earth near the plate and
Matty. running hard for il. made beau
tiful throw to Merkle. the ball reaching
the latter player just as Davis planted
his muddy shoes upon the bag: 1t was
a very close play. but Umpire Klein de-
clared Davis out. Murphy meanwhile
hugging third az fast sprinting in the
soft going made it a dangerous matter
to try to reach home.
Then came a play that brought groans
from the Athletic rooters. Murphy re-
ceived a signal to steal home and Mathew.
son, who saw him get under way. pitched
plate; it was up to Barry to hit the pellet.
but he missed it by All inch. and Meyers.
turning quickly. made a rush down the
base path for Murphy The latter tired
to get away from the big redskin. but
Meyers outran him and put him out.
uuS a CHdIlCt W tiC iNV ss' ic's
and New Workers. were jubilant. Barry
followed with a slow roller close to the
left foul line that AIatty couldn't get
TO in time to field it,. Herzog let the
bail roll on with the idea that 1t would
60 into foul territory. but it finally stopped
hit, But it went for nothing. as Meyers
made a great catch of Thoinass high
fly directly over the home plate. which
ended the inning Bender was now at
his best and in the next two innings he
was simply invincble;. the Giants, at
Here comes Baker," was the cry when
the last half Of the fourth opened.
Hit it u mile. Frank! Give us another
four bagger!'
Baker starts with Two BaEEer.
Mathewson faced the big slugger con-
fidently. The first ball he pitched was q
strike. the second was outside, the third
Of the saucer and Baker hit it on the trade.
mark Far into left centre field the ball
sailed out of Devore's reach; but the
latter sprinting after IL as fast AZ he could
made a lunge for it just AZ he slipped
in the mud. The ball hit the low fence,
which held the crowd back. and Baker
did not stop running until he reached
second base. Here was rafting hit
which began a rally that brought victory
. to the Mack men. The cheering was inces-
SAINT, for the Philadelphia fans now
believed that Matty was about to be
punctured. and they were right.
Kill it. Murphy; hit it over the fence;
you've got Matty's number" shreked
thousands as Dan Murphy strode to the
plate wearing a broad grin. Mathewson
looked worried for the fraction Of sec.
, ond and then pitched strike. The second
ball he served Murphy hunted, putting
up a little fy within three yards Of the
3 plate Chief Meyers. wide awake as usual
. made a desperate attempt to catch the
bali. actually sliding on his knees as he
, stretched out his hand. but his reach
wasn't long enough and the ball fell &c
second strike and Matty WAS encour-
aged to fan his man. The next ball wa.
Wide of the plate. and the one follow inG
sailed over the middle that is. part way
over the middle That was just the kinc
a Of ball Murphy was looking for. FOL
e swinging his wagon tongue with great
I strength he soaked it to left centre field
The ball travelled 40 swiftly that no fielder
could ge, near it. and Baker OF course
5 sprinted home with the Athletics first
? run,
, the multitude. while the rattlety bang o
the bells and gongs and whistles made
Matty look around him in apparent dis.
> NAV Tho first ball served to Harry Davi.
I WAS lined to right field for the third two
bagger, and Murphy on his toes tied tn.
score.
.Matty's gonel- was the slogan al
around the field. "IIes shot his bolt
The Athletics have sized him up at las,
and they'll knock him out OF the box
Natty's face assumed chalky hue as he
listened to Ithe heartrending comment
He had done his best and he knew il.
The big smggers had taken his measure
despite his earnest efforts, and deep in
his heart he realized that no longer he
, remained stumbling block Meyers
meanwhile walked slowly to the middle
of The diamond. where he was Joined
by Doyle and Merkle. The trio tried
to smooth Mathewson over and they
!. told him that the Giants still could win
| But all this time the crowd kept up deaf
, ening roar and the Athletics. worked ut
, to the highest fighting pitch at the sam.
time thinking Of that 60 per cent. dancec
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