The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-20
BY CITY" COBB.


Philadelphia. Pa. October Is.-This
worlds series of 1911 is seeing more
rain and postponed games than any in
the past, and II there should be any
chance OF such a thing happening as
the New York Giants winning, Nc
and postponements 10 thank-of course.
that is. If they should happen to win.
The postponements give the Giants "a
bulge. but not over the Athletics. The
most important asset to McGraw is
the rest Mathewson is getting. he may
be in shape to come back and the
Giants Will not have to put IL TWO
other twirlers less satisfactory than
'Matty." The less experienced men
would have pitched to-uay and o-mor
row, and the Athletics would probabl
have won the worlds series. This
rain has given them chance to rest
up. Another and very important ad
vantage gained is that while the
Giants were inactive, they have had
time to think over their defeats. ana
probably see many mistakes which may
be rectiled during their two days time
for thought ana will serve to make
them 80 into the following games with
more determination. Ii is a safe bet
that they have had many mistakes
pointed out 10 them by the gingery
McGraw, and he probably has show II
them the way that the rain has been
a God-send 10 the pitching staff.
Difference in Determination.
1t is possible that the fans" may
see little different team in determ!-
nation walk on the field TO oppose the
Athletics tomorrow, ii the elements
permit. On the other hand, the Athle-
tics have one point in their favor, and
that is, ii is pretty safe bet that
their men have been limbering up, and
the pitchers, especially have gained a
decided advantage. for no bunch of ball
players can remain two days in ana
around hotels and SO out feeling fit
In this respect the big advantage isl
with the Athletics McGraw's task of
selecting his pitcher for the next game!
VIII certainly be easier than 1t would
have been for the Wednesday, contest.
look for McGraw to pick Marquard
to again oppose the Athletics in this
fourth game, with the possibility OF mis- |
choice being Anles. For the Athletics. /
the chances favor Bender, and to some, !
who are familiar with Manager Mack's /
tactics. it would not be a surprise to
see Coombs work. Jack is In the most
wonderful shape. or course, Jack Will
only pitch II Bender should not be just
right.
There are two switches that might
be made by McGraw in oo-morrow's
game. One Is putting the hard-hitting
Devl!n on third, with Herzog at short,
and the other sending Becker in the
outheld This, believe would be his
strongest card on the dope" OF the
last three games. My reasons for say
u De- ~, oil
perienced player, IS q good hitter and
would not be frustrated b. the big
crowds. Becker seems 10 be batsman
with very good style, and with moth
ing expected Of him, might prove
star in the remaining games OF course,
do not known anything about his
helding. l say this because / realize |
that McGraw IS very brainy manager.
and the tide has 10 be turned some way.
1t IS place 10 gamble with,.the series |
Two games 70 one against him. ana he |
might Just gamble in this way. n
really think that would be his strong !
esq team The only thing is whetherl
he feels 1t good gamble 10 take the
chance.
The surprise IN good playing form
in this series 20 ME was the catching
OF Meyers, who, I have often heard
was very awkward and giraffe but to
my way Of thinking. he Is an exper, in
handling shoots OF the pitchers. and
is not al AL. awkward, In hitting he
has not been so fortunate. though he
hit several balls hard, which failed
90 net him safet.es. He broke into the
hit column once each day, but be.
Neve he is e man. who, with the bases
populated. would be & star in tho
series.
Surprise Is Davis.
For the Athletics. the surprise was
Davis, who during the greater part OF
the season, did not play. and il looked
like sure thing for AlcInnls In the
series and Davis had practiced hardly
any possibly being a little overweight.