Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-26

American 1eaguers are overlooking
the most important angle in this COM
ing world series. 1t is the home OF
the Phillies-the short right and left
field fences That will give the Phillies
a big advantage when playing on theiI
grounds, for. the Boston pitchers will
try to keep them from hitting over
these fences, and the result will be
that they will be wild"
That the Philadelphia club probably
is making a financial sacrifice for the
purpose Of benefiting it's chances to
win the series is generally conceded
for 1t is not believed that the club
can by any means it may resort to
provide as much seating capacity as
could be arranged on the field at Shibe
Park, But Owner Baker said from the
outset that he did not intend to play
the games anywhere but on the
Phillies' own grounds, and 1t Is TINS
determination where less money can be
made that created the belief that it is
figured that the Phillies will have a
better chance to win at home, where
they are wise to the short fences.
than on larger regulation ball field.
Bill Donovan is well supplied with
playing material from which to choose
his team next spring. There are forty
seven players on the reserve list OF
the New York Americans at the pres
ent time, and it is not likely that
awhile yet, in fact. he is pretty sure
to look over most of these players in
the spring.
He !. has twenty-five pitchers, six
catchers, nine infielders and ten out
fielders on the roster.
Incidentally, it is rumored that a
deal will be made during the winter
which will give the Yankees hard
hitting infielder. but there are other
clubs in the league anxious to obtain
them. so the competition for any play
err who is on the market is going
to sbe decidedly lively.
In the opinion of George Davis. him
self a great ball player for many years.
George Sisler of the Browns is the
greatest ball player of the year. The
versatile collegian undoubtedly is tn
find of the season. He ought to be lot
better in the next campaign than ne mas
been in this. Local patrons of the game
have never seen Sisler at his best for
the reason that he does not take kindly
to the Washington pitching staff. but for
all that he wills wind up the season
with a good record. showing him to be a
player of great ability. Right now there
Is not a club in the league that would
not be willing to pay fancy price for
him.
There is no other pitcher in either ma
jor league who has equaled Alexanders
record of thirty victories. The star OF
the Phillies' pitching staff stands out
alone over all the other twirlers in this
respect and the chances are that wnen
the official averages come out he also
will be found among the leaders in the
matter of the smallest percentage or
earned runs per game. made by his OPP
ponents.
Alexander's reputation based solely on
his performances should be sufficient to
cause lot Of folk to think the Phillies
will beat the Red Sox. but he also VIII
be nitted against a very strong hitting
team, which may upset calculations.
Red Sox and Phillies are nearing the
finish. but the chances are that the Nor
an crew will win s bit farther Off than
will the Red Sox. The Phillies already
have more of q lead than the Boston
team is holding and they will have much
easier picking than is slated. for the
Carrigan forces. After they finish with
st. Louis Tuesday the Red Sox will