The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-10-08

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~ ~ in the game. II Is
IT,. probable that more
eyes will be cen
tired on the dia-
~ CoSk mond than ever
before in the his
tory Of the national pas,ime.
The series not only carries with It
the championship of the world. but It
decides the supremacy OF the two
major leagues. Last fall the Athletics
won from the New York Giants. the
team which will represent the senior
league in the 1912 battles. This year
the American League viii be repre-
scented by a team which was good
flag. but which Is an unknown guam
tity so far as an important series Is
concerned
PrehBen for ygeCraw.
Judging the probable outcome OF to-
unorrow's game, II might De SAID taAs
the Boston team has probably settled
upon Just who 10 going to work. II -
likely. however. that Manager AcGraw
has the most serious problem confront
ing him. because he has two men. one
of whom he must select for the impor-
taut task OF being in the pitchers nox
tomorrow.
In all probability McGraw has been
&urninS over in his mind to-day the
question: who shall I work. Tesreau
or Maahe wson!- II would not sur
pr;se me much If he would once more
reIy upon the peerless Matty" to pitch
the frst game Of these important con-
tests.
The DOPE points 20 the big hurler'
Tesreau. who. II Is said. il q Dear Aof
work. and by opening up with MN
NcCraw would thereby be able to give
49,, the EXTRA work needed. so that he
can be double back much more QUICKLY
than Natty.
uowever think that Aatty VIII
on.n ,bi. series, owing to his much
tout ID steadiness in Crisis ana !
believe that this is just what VIII
please the Boston aggregation. a. they
s.eu To have an idea in their minos
.h,, they can wallop Aathewson as
shev aid in the interleague series sew
erai wears ago. But you can always
reIv upon this "Old Fox" to pull some
ching from his sleeve that you least
Axpect The worlds series may be an
entirely different story from that post
season series between the two CLUBS
wed On fer Rel Sex
A to Joe Wood. the man who wiz
undoubtedly occupy the mound Tor
ebe Red Sox, I cannot help but feel
shs. he win com. through with ny
IN colors. a. he 10 certainly a won
derful pitcher, and to-day the only
fear IN my mind as to his ciassiness
a caused by his recent games In De-
trott when H. lost control. passing
four men In one inning. However,
he settled down and pitched good ball
aftexward: but I think IL was due to
hfs winning streak, as he had won
etxte. IN straight MP to that game.
more than his physical condition per-
mttted. He has proved that he has
ali his speed and control since. Tor In
eis next game against the New York
Highland srs he held them down TO
two hita I believe that he will enter
the eame with all Of his mental
ability.
The crippies. Gardner and Carrigan.
seem 70 havs fully recovered. Card
per hal great form In his last game
I'm PHILADELPHIA CaTrigan will un-
aoubtedly have tn, benefit OF another
DAYS rest, - Casey will catch Wool
n h. pitches to-day. As to Doyie's
bad ankle, he seems 60 have been the
came wonderful second sacker in the
starts he has mads since his injury
Three pitchers on each club seem
20 have the call on the others SO Iar
ss working In this series goes. They
are the ones who wiz be called on for
regular duty. I think New York viii
show Nashewson. Tesseau and Mar
GUARD, and Wood. Collins and O'Brien
are the likely selections for the Red
Oex-
xo PSoUe H AsUDe o.
Casey will relieve Wood: Carrigan
aaA NyerS viii catch the other games
for their respective clubs. All OF the
lass WHO are optimistic about one OF
the other the teams winning surely
Aave 70 greet point 20 argue upon.
Dessoa hss never been IN . Worlds
49,. boz sAs New YsrksgS with ths
vonAerful led of afteen easpes which
~ ssse-gssng chicago Cats cut down
- aSous two and sasrha1e gaDes.
Vvrs only saved ~ the rsDaskeoss
Voet OF rssresu. THIS. however. gave
coincidence 60 the 0eauts ana they
!OuJlea shrosGh IN great style.
Another compsrtson In favor Of tn
4e6 Sox - the pasching STAG. 70 be-
$50 o DO0g st0o Since weed CouInl
@ 0Dgsoa - 0oso knoeeeo 80 q
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