The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-10-18

He was pitching his fifth worlds SER
les game and a run had to be earned
from his wonderful pitching. With
far less speed than Coombs and a
curve ball hardly as sharp, the Giant
magician was still standing one Of
the hardest hitting balls clubs that
ever played upon its beams end. Try
as they would. they could not break
beneath his guard. His mates were
confident of victory, the vast audience
was preparing to leave the park and.
then, we repeat again, came Baker.
Bakers Wallop Cracked Giants.
Bakers wallop not only inspired
his pals with new hope but 1t crack
ed the Giant machine into fragments.
Mathewson still pitched well, but his
reeling support kicked away the final
chance. Three infield misplays at
the finish, coupled with brace of
hits which otherwise might not have
scored. gave the Philadelphians two
runs and a deadly sure lead.
The Giants fought back briefly
when Herzog doubled TO left and soon
scored on Collins tumble, but the raj
ly died quick Even with Bakers
support remained intact. he might
have had chance to win. But there
was the tinge of the bush to Giant
playing after Baker came through and
upset the scenery.
This sudden turn at the close for
the first time gave the Athletics the
jump. The odds for the first time
now belong their way. They have not
only won two games to one, but play
today at home with Bender ready for
another start. and Mathewson un-
available until Thursday. when even
then he will hardly be fresh and his
best. He looked tired and worn as
he left the box in the eleventh,
crushed by the sudden turn which
had driven him back just as the crest
was reached
Athletics Better Team.
Tho Athletics looked to be a better
club Tuesday, collins again fzzled
a bit. but in their main their play
was sure and keen. Coombs worked
with flashing speed, which gave him
n bid edge upon a grey, dark day.
where speed Is always hardest hit.
In only two rounds was Mathewson
in deep trouble till the ninth. Her
zog's error single by Davis which
hit Connolly and Barry's sacrifice
in the fifth. put the Athletics in close
scoring distance. with only one out.
But Lapp and Coombs were handled
with ease. In the eighth Barry doubl
cd and Lapp singled as Fletcher erred
but again Mathewson came through
by stopping Coombs and Lord and
tanning Oldring
All in all. It was probably the most
exciting single game ever played. con-
sdering the amount OF Importance
which lay upon almost every play.
The great crowd was held in the grip
of an eXcitment which eXuded its
force into the field. There were any
number of moments where n play
one way or another might have turn
ed the tide, but always under pres
sure MathewsOn and Coombs We're
there with too much stuff to be borne
back.
With this game over, all eyes are
now turned upon Philadelphia. BY
nlghtfall, the Mack men may either
have the series practically won, or
may be back on even terms again
the situation again close and critical.
But the rebuttal is now up to Me-
Graw who has been forced upon tho
defensive and whose pitching choice
today will be one of the most vital
moves of his Managerial existence
For he must call upon someone who
can stop Frank Baker, or the right of
II will count for less Than naught.