The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-12

|. RAYMOND COBB
PROVES GREAT
BIG FAVORITE
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den across the field It had developed
into a veritable cloudourst OF voices.
But it wasn't McAleer for whom the
crowd was yelling. much as II might
admire him. 1t was for Tyrus Ray
mond Cobb, product OF the good old
State of Georgia, son of the Southland.
greatest of all ball players, living OF
dead, the best known man in the
United States. not barring the honored
head of the nation.
Cobb the Hero.
D!aidcntly he wendci his way TO the
beats reserved for him and the play
crs who were with him Blushingly
he doffed his cap. Shyly the hid HIM
self IN the safety or the players re-
treat He was the attraction. even if
he didn't know 1t. More than 5000
people OF Richmond had paid top
prices to see Ty Cobb play the Ath-
letios. Not move did he make but
was signal for applause. When he
stood in front OF the grandstand toss
dng the ball to our old friend Elber-
When ne trotted out to his position in
centre field more applause came his
way. It was a wonderful tribute to
the master man OF the greatest game
OF the greatest country in the world.
/ At tho same time It was strange.
Whore were other stars. Kid Elberfeld
lnoble old Trojan that he is, came
smiling his way along: big George
n1ullin, not as feet of foot as he has
been and nearly waddling from top
weight, was another member of tho
porty. And Peerless. Handsome Boy
Manager Hal Chase was also numbered
among those present. So were Gard
per and Ray Collins, OF the Red Sox;
tGabby Street Clyde Milan and Doc
tGessler, of the Senators-all worthy
ball players. But 1t was Cobb. Cobb
ieverywhere Talk of Caesars tri-
3Rome-ft was the ver.cst iivver COM
pared to cobbs triumphant reception
lat the hands of 5000 people of the
odd Dominion. But where was Walter
johnson, the $4,000 beauty? Dressed
IN street garb he hid himself severely,
and even the camera man could not
force him from his retirement Many
suspected that he was not here, but
he was, though In retreat.
Bngby Deserves Praise.
1t was the greatest day in the his
tory OF Richmond. speaking from a
purely sporting standpoint And be-
hind the scenes stands DR.. George F.
BaSby. the fellow who dared and did
His efforts were crowned with sue
cess. He brought the Stars and
Athletics to Richmond in spite Of
much opposition. and Acca Temple
Mystic Shrine. is richer to-day by
several thousand dollars through his
pluck and enterprise. Richmond Is on
the baseball map and there TO stay,
and Richmond doffs its hat to Dr.
Bagby.
AS to the exhibition itself, 1t was
not of the thrilling kind, but it was
intensely interesting. The score was
large, but the two heaviest hitting
teams in the world were battling.
The Athletics need offensive practice,
says Connie Mack and two of the
best pitchers in the American League
stood before the Elephants and were
tramplcd upon to the exquisite tune
Of fifteen hits, including a home run.
triple and several doubles. Ray
Collins and George Mullin are not to
be sneered at as fingers. The big
portpaw of the Red sox and the Tiger
righthander will worry any team.
However, they wtlted before the sure
fire OF the Athletics
Afraid to Take Chances.
without attempting to criticize, I,
appeared as II the Athletics were not
attempting TO play strong defensive
ball In fact a statement to this effec
was made after the game. The diamond
never good. wGs In poor condition be
cause of Tuesdays rain, and Connie
was afraid to take any chances witt
his stars. broken finger. OF a lam,
leg or arm. might cost him a world:
championship. The same was true OF
the bases. The men were evidently in
Ttrncted not IN Nh -,
hurting themselves and II Is no wonde,
That such was the word
The battle which begins Saturday i.
fhe biggest thing II its kind in tn.
whole country, and the Athletics vii
probably be favorites in that battle
On the other hand, the All Stars. having
completed their seasons work are sim
ply helping the champions OF theiI
league 10 get into condition to win
worlds series. Therefore every ounc,
of straregy, every bit of ability nos
sessed by the men, ls being put int,
these games. Long chances are take1
on the bases TO give the defcnsiv,
team a chance to devise new defens!v,
tactics II necessary. The An-Star
tried TO take every possible advan,ag
of their adversaries in the belief tina
their best would certainly equal tn
best the Giants could do. II is the hes
practice Mack could get for his men
yet he realizes the danger in sucl
contests. from q physical standpoint
and is trying TO guard his men agains
injuries
Play an Open Gnme.
The game was open all the way. Tn
drives were clean and there were man
safeties swatted to the far corner.
Krause, who. during the Spring prac
tice here this year, hit for home ri,
over left field fence, duplicated tn
trick yesterday. only his bin yester
day scared great deal higher Owe
the fence than his previous effort Cob