Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-06

Chicago, Oct. 5.-On the eve ot the world series between the Chicago Am erieans and the New York National league club every ingredient neces- sary for the most spectacular struggle of recent. years has been contributed by clubs, players and fans. If the weather man donates a day in keep ing with the importance of the occas- ion the opening game of the series at Comiskev park tomorrow should result in battle which will equal in interest, tenseness and brillianey that of vivid diamond fiction.
 Players, magnates, fans and also ticket speculators from the four cor ners of the country have been gath ering on the shores of Lake Michigan for several days and the stage is set for a dramatic climax to the baseball season of 1917.
 To the cities concerned especially Chicago, as the scene of opening con- flct, the impending battle is of para mount importance. It is the basis and source of unlimited controversy. It has been argued from every con ceivable angle without the partisans of the two teams agreeing on any one keature of the play or the result.
 There is only one idea in common between the rival camps of rooters, and that is the desire for fair weather for the test of baseball skill and nerve What the morrow holds in this respect it is hard to forecast tonight. The weather prediction for Saturday is fair and cool, but after day of rain squalls and high gales, darkness settled over the city with sullen gray clouds and November-like winds. President Comiskey apparently was not worried by the indifferent support ofthe local weather man, for he places reliance in little pocket almanac which states the weather for the day of the opening game of the series will be fair. This bit of information was given by the "Old Roman" in the course of flaming bee in one of the offices at White Sox park today. For years the president of the American league champions has relied on the ac- , curacv of the almanac.
 Entire Country Represented.
 From far points in all sections of the country the 33rd degree baseball fans have come to witness what they confidently predict will be the great est world series in many seasons. The hotels are thronged tonight with in- vaders from distant territory, Their troubles are nothing compared to those of persons who purchase tickets to the games at this late hour. It is doubt full if in the history of world series contests the pasteboards necessary to gain admission to the parks have ever been as scarce as those that will ad- init to Comiskey park tomorrow.
 Those fortunate spectators able to obtain tickets are reaping a golden harvest. Five dollar seats for the three games. with face value of S15, sold has high as $75, and even these figures are likely to be surpassed if the weather is fair tomorrow.
 Those who could not get seats in the ordinary way paid the spectators their own prices, if money was no ob- ject. If they could not meet the lat ter's demand they might be certain of gaining choice seat in the unre served sections of the stand.
 At the hour tonight when most men were hurrying home to dinner. lines of fans began forming outside the White Sox field Equipped with blankets, lunches and other comforts, they began to gather for an all-nght wait for the ticket offices to open to- morrow morning.
 Betting Light at Even Money.
 Altho confidence was rampant among the camp followers of the two teams there was little evidence of heavy wagering. Most of the betting was confined to sums ranging from $5 to S25, and these amounts were placed at or close to even money. Itl is probable that in the aggragate the total reached into thousands of dol lars, but there was no record of large individual or pool wagers- Reports of quotations of odds of to on the local combination failed to be sub stantiated, and even money appeared to be the standard.
 Managers Confident.
 Manager Clarence Rowland, speaking for the Chicago club and players, said:
 "This series means a great deal to Chicago, and we have not left wheel unturnedto bring the worlds cham pionshin to Comiskey. We realize that the Giants are great team but the White Six have battled all season in our league with three or four clubs that are tough or tougher to beat. My men are in the pink of condition and eager to meet the Giants"
 While Manager McGraw of the New York club adhered to his rule of no predictions regarding victory he was willing to discuss the series in a gen eral way. He said:
 "The White Sox are going to be a hard team to beat, and while I natur- ally expect the hardest kind of fight, l am confident that the Giants will prove much more formidable than many expect. Every one of the Giant pitchers who is likely to work in the series is in perfect condition. and I feel sure will be able to hold his own against Chicago batters. I have a splendid infield and outfield comb- nation. and we will have no excuse to offer if we lose. but I have fixed my mind upon different ending of the series, and all the players feel the