New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-10-14
AL EYES NOW ON
BIG BASEBALL BATTLE
Giants and Athletics to Face
Each Other To-day at
Polo Grounds.
THOUSANDS WILL LOOK ON
Matty and Bender Likely to
Fight 1t Out in the Box
Before Record Break
ing Crowd.


iencs for the baseball championship Of
tss world will he fought out this after
noon. When Lawrence Prouty, who has
.s-ned a niche in the hall OF fame
bv making announcements at American
League Park this season. raises his clar-
ion voice 10 name the batteries at .
o'clock the magnificent new stadium will
be teeming with the greatest crowd that
ever saw a baseball game Forty-fve
thousand will be there. and perhaps more.
Every reservation for the first game has
been sold and only fifteen thousand seats
in the bleachers remain for the hungry
fans" With this bait dangling before
their eyes, the crowds gathered at an
.,-lv hour last evening and began the
long vigil which will end only when the
Gates Of the grounds open at o'clock
this morning. Coogan's Bluff and Man
haitian Field were alight all night with
the fires Of the campers anxious to be on
hand when the tickets go on sale.
By daybreak this morning there was a
multitude on hand around the gates large
enough TO III the bleachers to their ca
rscity. and a large squad Of police was
required 70 keep the tremendous throng in
order Hundreds Of vendors Of hot coffee
and sandwiches did a thriving business
throughout the night, and with shout and
song the banks Of the Harlem rang.
NcGraw had the Giants out on the dia-
rord for their final workout yesterday
afternoon. He put the team through its
paces with a oft Of stiff practice, and
every player will toe the mark this after
noon on edge for the conflict. The play
ers have enjoyed a sufficient rest after
their long gruelling fight for the pennant
n bring them 10 the pink Of condition for
the big fixture which begins this after
noon. The condition Of Larry Doyle. Chief
Movers and Fred Merkle. on whom
much depends. was the object OF much
soNcitude. The lameness and charley
horses with which they were afflicted
two weeks ago have disappeared and every
map is ready.
The work out OF Mathewson and Mar
Guard was Of much interest for the few
Who gained admission TO the grounds yes
terday afternoon. Both Of these twirlers
displayed their wares for forty-five min
utes and their curves were breaking in a
bevildering and dazzling manner before
they finished. Both are in top form, and
the Athletics viii know that they have
been playing ball If they succeed in beat
ing the pair Crandsll and Wiltse also
looked strong.
The Athletics arrived in town early last
evening and went TO their quarters at the
Hotel Somerset. With the exception OF
Baker. who has been suffering with stom-
ach trouble and McInnis whose injured
arm has been slow in responding TO treat
ment, the team is ready for the word.
{ "Connie" Mack is hoping for the best, but
hssitated TO say last evening whether Nc
Innis VIII be able 10 play. Baker. however,
is better. and no doubt will be at his regu-
lar place The loss Of the heavy hitting
third basenan would be a severe one.
Both managers are somewhat reticent
about announcing their pitching selections
FOR the important first game. 1t is gen
orally understood, however that Mathew
son and Bender will be the ultimate
choices In past years II has been these
two pitchers that have been found in the
tox when the affairs Of either team
reached a crisis Both have been groomed
E FOR the struggle to-day. Neither manager
ran state his plans definitely until after
the STATS Of both mines have warmed up
just previous TO the game. If Matty and
tho Indian are found TO have sufficient
picked.
The weather FOR the opening game Of
the series promises 10 be the best. The
predictions indicate a cloudess sky, with
jlst a tang OF autumn in the air. over
coats probably will not be uncomfortable
when the cool afternoon breezes start blow
. ing across the Harlem, but those who sit
: in the sun should be warm enough without
& extra clothing
The police and transit lines have made
elaborate preparations to handle the
throngs. but holders Of reserved seats are
advised 20 reach the grounds by O'Clock
Inspector George McClusky Of the traffic
squad. and Inspector Dennis Sweeney, Of
the 9Th inspection district, viii have charge
OF the police TWO hundred and fifty pa
uomon, all picked men. have been detailed
10 the command Of the two inspectors.
. Fifty OF these will he mounted. Inspector
Edward Hughes. Of the Detective Bureau,
, also will he on hand with 4 large squad
, Of p,ainclothcs men, They will mingle
WITH tho crowds, and the moment a pick
pocket is recognized ne will be arrested
The interior Of the grounds will be policed
De- mel from a private agency.
According 10 present arrangements.
Eighth avenue from 155th street TO the en-
trance ~ the grounds. will be roped of
"y the police as soon Is tine blcachers have
been filed IN the morning. Thereafter
, only those who can show reserved seat
tickets will be admitted through the lines
An entrance from the Speedway IN the
q rear Of the grounds will be found con-
Nen,eut by those who use the subway and
come up by way Of the heights. Trains on
F. The elevated and subway lines will be run
d rs often as safety permits. and during the
rush hours the - will pour nearly two
uain.oads a minute into the grounds.
Spectators who attempt TO sell tickets
AZ Tho entrance 10 the park will be likely
P 70 have trouble. The new law prohibits
'hsm from plying their trade on the public
lhoroushfares. and arrests are sure to FOL
low II they pursue their activities openly
Mayor Gaynor has decided 10 forego the
Pleasures Of his weekend visit 10 ST. James
ana viii occupy a box as guest Of the
CUB When the Mayor entered Office he
oeHared that he hoped 10 see a pennant
winner in New York during his admins
uatpn, and his wish has come true.
The Giants will enter the game slight
.aFofites With the arrival of hundreds Of
Philadelphia fans in the city yesterday
-3 betting on tho series became more
O'l'k' and thousands Of dollars were wag-
'ea On the outcome Of the struggle. The
mowers Of the Athletics in great many
instances held out 10 the last 10 get odds
o-' the best quotation offered last night on
"'e Giants was 10 8. BY far the larger
'"uon Of bets made. however, were at
wen money The strength OF the Athletics
w uaunr We hLunlrlahod 10 q o1.cnt eNteni