The San Francisco call., 1913-10-06
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Mack Expected to Use Indian
in Desperate Effort to Grab
First Game; Betting Is
Light at Even Money

NEW YORK, Oct. 6.-Bender
against Mathewson and the betting
at even stood out as the big facts on
the eve of the first game of the
worlds series.
From Philadelphia came the an
nouncement that the Indian was al
most certain 10 start the series This
for a twofold reason One of those
reasons is that Connie Mack is des-
perately eager to grab the first game
Another reason was the fact that
the Philadelphia manager is eager to
work his star twirler in just as many
games as possible. Which means
that Bender viii he ready to come
back sooner If he works in the first
game than II he were held for some
other
Another reason for selecting the
chief is that it viii give the young
twirlers on the Athletic staff more
confidence If the first game is a win
McGraw, of course, was just as eager
to grab this starter. and Mathewson
looked his best bet But there was
more chance of the Giant manager
switching. The good left handlers of
the American league have been mighty
effective against the Mack men, which
argued well for the chances of Mar
guard
NOT MUCH BETTING
The betting was almost nil The
New York fans have the series sized
up in this manner:
The Giants excel on the slab.
The Athletics excel at the bat
But when It comes to possessing
sufficient confidence to hacking opin-
ions with dollars there is nothing do
ing.
One of the greatest crowds which
ever assembled on a ball field is Ger
tain TO be on the polo grounds to-
morrow. All Of the reserved seats
have been sold. The 10000 general
admission and grandstand tickets will
be placed on public sale tomorrow.
McGraW is relying on Tesreau and
AIarquard to win the fight against
the Athletics for him, and these two
will figure in most of the games II
the series goes six games. these two
will figure in four and Matty and De-
maree will work in one apiece.
TEsREAU IN FINE FORM
NO one has ever hit Tesreau hard.
and when he is in condition to get
them over the plate he can beat any
one For the last month he has been
going better than ever. such was the
talk from one Of McGraw's inside
men.
Final stages OF preparation are at
hand.
The commission met this morning
10 give its instructions TO the umpires
and clear up any points of uncertainty
that may remain regarding the play
ing of the series All then Will be in
readiness for the calling OF play at
p the polo grounds at o'clock Tuesday
afternoon for the opening game of
the four or more which viii tell
whether the world laurels of 1913
are to rest with the men under the
tutelage OF John J. McGraw or the
band of the Athletics guided by
Cornelius McGillicuddy.
So far as the condition of the team
who will do battle is concerned, there
seems no doubt that all the regulars
OF the Athletics will be ready to take
the field and play the game without
physical handicap.
sNoGBAss NAY BE oUT
Not SO much can be said of the
Giants. While It appeared TO be set
tied that Larry Doyle the hustfing
second baseman Of the New Yorks.
woufn be in shape 10 take his position
at the beginning of play tomorrow
tic impression prevailed that MeGravv
would be without the services of Fred
Snodgrass. the teams regular center
fielder. when the series opened Doyle.
with the exception of little stiffness
IN his throwing arm, appears to have
recovered well from the effects of his
recent automobile spill. Snodgrass'
charley horse however still is
bothering him so much that il is out
OF the quesction to expect him to
play 10 his usual form
i looks to be probable therefore.
that the Giants will line up on Tues
day with Merkle, Doyle. Fletcher and
HerZos filing the infield position and
with Burns, Snafer and Murray in the
outfield. Some close watchers of the
play of tie team are inclined to think
that the team as thus formed will be
not q Bit weaker than with a line I'D