The Washington herald., 1911-10-19

RAIN HELPED CUBS IN 1910.
In 1910 the Athletics won three games
in a row from Chances champions. The
latter had been completely routed. They
were groggy from the fierce attack OF
Mack's batsmen, and it looked to be GER
tain that the American Leaguers would
win in four straight games, something
that no team had ever been able to do
in a worlds series.
Then came the rain. 1t proved to be
a tonic to the shattered nerves and the
weary bodies Of the Cubs. The days
rest enabled them to pluck up courage,
and they loked to be a far better team
when they took the field for the fourth
battle than when they left it two days
before. They won the contest by get
ting to Bender's delivery late in the af-
ternoon and won out in an extra-inning
battle.
Helped by the Days Rest.
There was no doubt that the Giants
were in a condition somewhat similar
to that of the Cubs a year ago when
they arrived here from New York last
night. The New Workers had been de-
feated and ii looked as If they were on
the run for fair. The days rest, owing
TO the postponement, will enable the New
Workers to pull themselves together. In
addition, McGraw will have an opportu-
nifty to readjust his plan of battle.
1t was thought to be certain that Nc
Graw would send Marquard back at the
White Elephants after a rest of two
days. This was not looked upon as long
enough for Marquard to be at anything
like his best. Now "Rube' will have
tWenty-four hours more to rest up his
LETT arm, and he should be far more
successful than he would have been had
he been sent in this afternoon.
1t was a ten-to-one shot that Manager
Mack had Bender slated for duty to-day.
The chief has had a rest Of four days
Another days rest will not do him any
harm, so that the rain will really help
him some. The same is true of Plank
who is probably-dow on the programme
for the fifth clash, which will occur at
New York.
The Athletics would have preferred to
go at the enemy this afternoon, for now
that they have the Giants ''on the rum"
they wanted to press their advantage to
the utmost.
Players Take Things Easy.
The players of both teams took things
easy this morning. The Giants lolIed
around the Majestic Hotel. and the White
Elephants remained at their homes This
afternoon the members of both teams
witnessed a vaudeville performance as
the guests of Harry Lauder.
FOreCaster Bliss, of the Weather Bu-
reau here, announced late this afternoon
that he and his assistants had Just fin
ished mending the leak in the local rain
barrel, and that he was ready to stake
what remains of his reputation that the
elements will. not interfere tomorrow
with the Athletics-Giants scrimmage
slated for Shibe Park. In other words
the skies will not sniffie
The weather indications for tomorrow
are generally fair" said Mr.. Bliss
From present indications, the weather
will be clear and dry. It will probably
be a good day for the game"
Not Afraid of Matty.
The writer, in talking with Capt.
Harry Davis, of the Athletics, this
morning. managed to get from Connie
Mack's leader the following statement:
''Matty was beaten yesterday and I do
not think that he will trouble US much
more in the series. Even if he should
win a game, 1 do not see how the
Giants have a chance to trim us. Matty
is liable TO trouble any club, but he can
not do it alone, and I think we will
probably win IN five games instead OF
six, as have predicted all through.
Throughout the third game of the Sc
ries we had all the worst of the breaks
and I really think that he should have
won in walk. Matty was handicapped
by support which was slightly off col
or, but I do not think that the Giants
deserved TO be criticised so much for
their errors.
Almost every misplay they made was
on chances where the fielders were hur-