The Washington times., 1911-10-22
Fans Are Anxious
For World Series
' Games to Continue

PHILADELPHIA. Oct. 22.-For the
first time since the mind Of the Oldest
s3nhabitant runneth not to the contrary.
It was not raining when Philadelphia
SNsose from its proverbial sleep this
morning.
The weather man, that individual
now most detested by those who have
sbeen champing for q resumption OF
the battle for baseball supremacy. was
strutting about as proud as the father
of a June bride, but he dared not
.ssally forth too far lest some fanatic,
aroused by the overhanging clouds OF
dark gray. attempt an assassination.
For the first time since the teams re-
turned to Philadelphia there appears to
be a chance Of play tomorrow, but
this Is far from assured, as the heaven
ly dome has not yet entirely with
drawn its threat to stop the scandals
And false reports that have been
started every time the Giants and
-kthletics have been allowed to engage
IN the series, which is supposed to be
marked by fair play and true sports.
manship.
gtThat august body, the National Com
Jpission, headed by August Hermann.
remained over in New York where the
going is good, and it is not unlikely
that some time tomorrow one Of tho
'trto will casually call up Philadelphia.
Ind, II 1t Is raining. the game will be
called OF. II Shibe Park, on the other
hand, Is in shape to play, the supreme
scourt of baseball will board its special
frain, take choice seats in the stand
here, and s.fter watching the hirelings
90 through about two hours work be-
fharn fn Mo nhox U,lo 4
ffady for the next game. which will be
played at the Polo Grounds
~. Takes No Real Steps.
In spite of all the complaints and
scandals incident to the present series
and the threats of Investigations, it is
doubtful II the commission has yet
taken any serious step in the direction
Of Riding baseball of the evils that may
Kill I'll interest In an event that should
Fghtfully be the biggest affair of the
gear in the sport.
30 severe was the criticism Of the
commission for remaining In New York
On Thursday, that it actually spent two
hours here on Friday. The special car
arrtved at Broad street at II o'clock,
hnt In two hours was once more tear
New York"
Hughey Jennings, one Of the most
prominent figures in the history of the
American League, stood charged under
tpe signature of the respected Harry
Davis, with the most grievous crime
possibie-that of being a traitor, and,
SO far as can be learned. few ques-
ttons by Ban Johnson to a couple of
newspapermen here, was about as far
Ss the probe went in this most serious
fHDavis made the positive assertion that
Jennings was assisting the Giants, and
Hnce then he has reiterated the charge
Aennings insists 1t Is untrue, but. con-
0dering the Importance of all the in
4ivfduals involved, II would appear at
&ast worth a real hearing before the
Ary OF Broadway became too strong in
ne ears or those who are supposed to
rotect the interests of the national
game. .... e.
- Action Is Doubtful.
EIt will not be until rather late to-
morrow morning that the National
Eommision will arise to decide whether
here is to be a game. and, even then,
will not be known whether they will
perform what appears to be their par
bcular duty, and come over on a trip
% inspection. or whether the word of
IN, umpire over the long distance phone
Jon Is receiving part OF 10 per cent Of
Die receipts of the series.
q AS soon as the game was called off
Yesterday. the Giants went back to New
ork In charge of Secretary Gray. II
Eas thought the party would be in
&harge Of McGraw, but he made his es-
Gape Friday evening, and Is believed TO
6e in the big city where the rest OF the
y Barry Baker. Collins, Hartsell. and
Iapp were the only Athletics who did
kork of any sort yesterday. This quin-
et donned old togs and went under the