The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1911-10-15

and the urchin. grabbing four silver quar-
ters. made tracks for the ticket window
as IL he had been shot out OF gun.
Several Giants having donned their
uniforms thrust their heads out Of the
clubhouse windows and viewed the prep
arations OF the moving picture men on the
field with expressions OF dismay. 1t
was naid that the Giants could not under
stand why they were not coming in for
their share OF this costly privilege which
they understood was to have been cut up
with them.
The taking Of moving pictures and the
snapshotting OF cameras by the way
became an industry which entertained
the waiting thousands. the photographers
rushing around like wild men taking pic
lures Of everything that moved. They
we're under the command OF two impor-
tant persons who strutted about the dia-
mond as il they werc managing the entire
| series. Their Importance gave rise to
the belief in some quarters that they
owned one Of tho clubs. but soon their
real business was disclosed and promptly
interest in their movements abatcd. BY
! tUlS tllue, L. bD u tloCh, tliS Sthii rtoiio
was practically filed and the bleachers
were packed. The entire playing surface
was surrounded by wall Of humanity.
Brush and the Teams Arrive.
Here comes Brushl' was the cry when
q gate opened in tho centre field fence and
big automobile rolled onto the green
The camera men surrounded the car in
jify and the president Of the New York
club was mugged Ten minutes later an
other gate opened and u rousing cheer
went up from thousands Of throats as
the Athletics in yellowish gray uniforms,
white stockings with blue stripes and
blue sweaters with a white elephant on
each breast walked upon the field in
stately array. Connie Mack in street
clothes doomed up in ths middle of the
bunch, which was led by Eddie Collins
the former Columbia boy, and Harry
Davis. the veteran captain, Philadel-
phians went wild with delight as they saw
their champions approaching. but they
pointed in sorrow at -Stuny" Mclnnes
he great baseman, who wSs unable &c
play because of a lame wing. A little
hunchback. also in uniform, trudged be
hind tho American Leaguers. and AS soor
as they reached the bench the camera
fends fred volley after vollcy.
No sooner had tho Athletics peeled OF
their sweaters than mighty roar greetei
the coming of the Giants. They had a
surprise in store for the fans in the shape
of new black uniforms with the white
initials ~. y" on their sleeves. white
stockingsand black caps with white visors
These uniforms were counterpart worn
by the Giants when they defeated the
Athletics in 1905 and black and white a lsc
were the coors worn by the victorious
New Yorks in 1880. At first it was ha rd
to distinguish New York's favorites in
these new togs. but soon the fans became
accustomed to the novel sight and were
roofing for their heroes in royal style.
The ludiorous Charley Faust, attired in
an old uniform. brought up the rear
while the conquering Mathewson and the
foxy McGraw led the way. The players
received a wonderful ovation. For fully
five minutes deafening cheering went on
Old men Joined with youngsters in ex
pressing their approval Of the Nationa
League champions, and altogether the
crowd showed unbounded confidence II
the men OF Gotham.
Practice starts Up.
When the practice was under way the
rival players fraternized. Larry Doyle
went over and shook hands with Chic
Bender and Ira Thomas the big catcher
Then Chief Meyers caught sight Of Bende
and hurried up with extended hand. Al
the rival Indians exchanged greetingl
war whoops were heard all over the field
McGraw did not forget to shake handl
cordially with Mack. and together they
were photographed, The crowd cheerec
little Dick Hennessey the Giants mascot
as he played first base in lively style
Then came the umpires. Klein and Bren
nan of the National League staff and Con
molly and Dineen of the American League
staff. OF course they were victims of thu
camera fiends and 80 were all the player
who were picking up grounders and throw
ing around the diamond and hitting II,
curves thrown TO them by the pitchers.
It was a lively scene but il was not tn
real thing and the crowd became impatien
when the hands on the big timepiece ir
! cent re field showed that o clock had ar
rived Mathewson and Marquard had
warmed up for the Giants while Bender
and Goonhs Of the Athletics had groomet
up. But TO the last minute the selection
} Of the pitchers remained secret. Ther
Lawrence Phillips of Washington, with
! huge megaphone. announced the batter
les. For moment the crowd was silent
When Phillips announced Mathewso,