Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-08

New York, Oct. 7.-Dike two armies on the eve of battle, the New York Giants and the Boston Red Sox slept on their arms tonight, dreaming of vic- tory tomorrow After the long and successful campaign in their respec- tive leagues they were ready for the big engagement that means for them fame and money. It will be the ninth meeting of the pennant winning teams of the National and American baseball leagues under the present dual organ ization system, and the winning will leagues.
 Last reports from the rival camps show that not a. regular vii be miss ing from the batting list when the um- pire says Play ball!" for the first struggle of the series. The Giants had their final workout at the Polo Grounds this afternoon, their opponents being the New York Americans. the tail enders of the 1912 American league race, who won the game to 2. Rus- sell Ford, star pitcher of the Ameri- cans, served his puzzling dope to the National leaguers. The Giants did not put their full strength in the field, neither Mathewson!Marquar nor Tes- reau going to the pitching mound.
 After the fourth inning few of the regulars were left. and in the last in- ming only Herzog remained on the field. e,,
 The National champions as they came to bat looked fit for the fray to- morrow. Doyle showed no sign of his ant fr1i1 ruith fha azrr in1 of Chief Meyers, swho limped slightly as he ran out hit, there were no cases of Charley horse" in evidence. The trio of star pitchers also appear ed to be in condition as they walked across the field to the club house dur ing the game.
 There was a big crowd out to see the Giants in their final workout. High school boys who had been invited to see the game almost filled the lower stand of the Brush stadium.
 Mayor Ganor, with Rear Admiral Osterhaus, commander of the big fleet now in New York harbor, occupied a box close to the Giants bench, where they shook hands with the veteran Pitcher Mathewson. Marquard and Captain Doyle and others of the Ma tional league champions. Scattered through the big stands were thousands of sailors and marines from the fleet. also invited to sec the game.
 Boston in Fine Condition.
 The Boston Red Sox arrived tonight. Orders were for early retiring, and most of the men after reaching their hotel immediately went to their rooms. If there were any players among the American league champions who were not in condition to play, Manager Jake Stahl would not admit it, and certainly none of them appeared so. The visit ing team had it's final practice at Fen- way park, Boston, early in the day and Manager Stahl was 30 well satisfied with the condition of his men that he will not send them to the American league park tomorrow for final light work out.
 Betting on the world series does not appear to be as general as had been expected. Boston money was to be seen in larger quantities than New York cash, but the supporters of the New York club, takinng advantage of the fact that the Boston team appears to be favorite in the betting, are hold | ing out for longer odds. But at odds of 10 to bets were made today Picking the winner is just as haz- Iardous a proposition this year as it was | in the previous series for the worlds championship.
 Boston, with it's hard hitting outfield expects to reach the pitching of New York's twirlers. and hopes that Wood 1 Collins and O'Brien win keep the | Giants off the bases and not give them many chances to show their abilit. on the paths. The Boston rooters point to the steadiness of the team during the league season and do not believe