Evening star., 1913-10-08

motto of the throng which when the
gates were opened lined the streets sur
rounding the park and numbered many
thousands WEAKNESS, as result OF thelr
long wait was forgotten Wneh lnoSe III
line began to talk about the AtnIetics
victory of yesterday. with lhe Siai.s
once defeated on their home grounds the
waiting fans felt certain that they were
10 witness another victory for their he
roes A squad of policemen saw that
only one person held a single place III
the line and perfect order was malntaiheu.
Most Of the people said they intended to
see the game themselves, but there were
some spectators who disposed OF tnelr
places to late arrivals.
Vendors Do Thriving Business.
Peanut. sandwich and sausage venders
did a thriving business along the line
Many of the men and boys, however,
brought their own lunches and some OF
the early arrivals came with food enoug n
for four meals.
Soap boxes, boards, camp stools and
improvised seats of all descriptions were
pushed against the park wall so that
many of the walters were comfortable
One Of them had provided himself with a
sofa and blankets and obtained several
hours sleep during the night. Two enter
prising youngsters had rigged up a long
board resting upon two soap boxes and
sold seats thereon at 25 cents each.
The neighborhood of Shibe Park was
rife with activity this morning. House
holders whose residences border the park
on two sides were busy arranging seats
on their roofs from which spectators may
see the game, and for which good prices
were obtained. Hundreds of persons went
to the grounds for no other purpose than
to see the eager fans.
Ticket Spectators Active.
Ticket SPECTATORS were much I'm evil
dence on the streets today and at the
hotels, and number Of the coupons were
disposed of at many times their face
value. One 81 seat for the three days
sold for $40. The venders, generally. re-
fused to sell the seats separately.
Police arrangements include a special
and all his players while in this city.
The plans of the police for the games are
ne most elaborate that were ever made
oy the local authorities in connection
WIN oase ball Five hundred bluecoats
and more than fifty plain clothes men
nave been assigned to duty at the park,
while many detectives will be distributed
through the crowd in the stands to pro-
,ect the spectators from pickpockets. Abb
'oiute orders have been issued to sup
.he confines of the park. Weather con-
1ftons may have much to do in de-
.erminlng which pitchers are chosen for
The opposing teams. However, Mathew
'on. McGraw's standby, will undoubtedly
De in the box for the Giants, while Plank.
veteran Of many seasons, probably will be
Connie Mack's choice.
Clouds May Change Plans.
An overcast sky may cause both man.
lgers to change their plans. In that
ase speed rather than the deceptive de-
VERY in which the veterans excel will
'e necessary. and Shawkey or Bush,
on Mack's team, may be sent
o the mound for the home team, while
ef Tesreau, who held the Athletics hit
ess In the last two innings Of yester-
lays conflict, may be in the box for New
FORK.
Walter Schang, whose all-round play at
he receiving end has been a revelation
% base ball enthusiasts here this season,
md who distinguished himself In his first
worlds series game yesterday, probably
will catch again today, although Lapp is
Usually coupled with Plank Meyers will
likely be McGraw's choice for that posi-
ion.
All the regulars on the Athletic team
lrrived home in good condition, and Will
'e round at their positions today. Fred
derkle. first baseman on the New York
cam. is suffering from a sprained ankle, |
eceived yesterday, and McGraw has a
'roblem to fill that position in case
derkle does not play. His absence would
weaken the Giants infleld. McGraw has
lot yet indicated how he hopes to solve
he problem.
McGraw Remains Confident.
Despite this apparent handicap. the
GIANTS manager last night appeared con-
1dent that he would be able to reverse
he result Of yesterday. He declared that
uck played a great part In the Ath-
etics' victory. On the other hand, the
American League players say that New
York had all the breaks Of the game or
the score would have been even greater
against 1t.
The Giants took things easy at their
MOTEL prior to the game, keeping in
ioors much of the time because of the
lamp weather. Many followers of the
New Workers called on McGraw and his
players and encouraged them to fight on
and win.
The Athletics, Of course were heroes
Tor the day wherever they appeared. All
Of them had orders to report at Shibe
Park by 10 o'clock, and there was a big
crowd about the players gate all morn
ng. Home Run" Baker was given an
reception. Everybody wanted
to shake his hand and slap him on the
back. Collins, whose wonderful playing
n yesterdays game had much to do with
victory. also was noisily welcomed. Ben
Ter, the big Indian pitcher, having won
1ly