The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-10-06

Chicago, Oct 5.---Thc caIdron OF
baseball is aboi1 here tonight on the
eve Of the worlds series between the
Chicago American and the New York
National league clubs. Every in
sr..lient necessary for the most spec
tarular struggle of recent years has
been contributed by clubs, PLAYERS and
fans. If the weather man donates a
day in keeping with the Importance Of
she occasion, the opening game of the
series at coniskcy Park tomorrow.
should result in a battle which will
equal vivid diamond fiction with brill
lance tenseness and enthusiasm.
Players. magnatcs. ticket specula :,
tors and fans from the four corners of
the country have been gathered on the
shores Of Lake Michigan for several
days.
All on Anxious Seat
To the cities concerned. especially
Chicago. AS the scene, Of the initial
conflict. the impending battle between
the White SoN and the Giants is o!
paramount Importance. 1t is the
basis and source of unlimited contro-
scrsy, wagering and heartburn. No
baseball teams ever had more ardent
supporters and the resultant meeting
Or thc cohorts SURPRISES the vocal out
pouring at the Tower Of Babel.
The coming contest has been argued
from every conceivable angle without
the partisans of the two teams agree
ing upon any one feature Of the play
or the result.
Agree on Weather Wants.
There is but one idea in common
between the two rival camps of root
crs. and that Is the desire for fair
weather when the clans of Rowland
and McGraw rush out upon the dia-
lnond eager for the test Of baseball
skin and nerve, What the morrow
holds for the fan and player in this
respect. II is hard to forecast tonight.
Tho weather prediction for Saturday
is fair and cool. but after n day Of rain
squalls and high gales. darkness set :
tied over tho city with sullen gray
clouds and November like winds
sweeping across sky and city streets.
Old Roman Has Almanac.
ITNSlupHi soiHlShsA dtksy'Htly "1s
not worried by the Indifferent support
OF the iocsi weather ,naH. however
for hc places absolute reliance III /;
little r-,.fe..t almanac. which states the
weather for the opening game of the
worlds series will be fair
THIS bit of information WAS gtver
l., tho old Roman IN the course of 3
tanning l,cc" iu one OF tho offices al
White SoS park today For years
Tho president If The American league
champions has relied upon the accur,
aoS of this almanac When special
lays wcro given at the park. such as
Frank aha,ec day. in honor of tn.
fnrnlnr t'hitanu National league Idol
who csrna her. as manager Of the Ne"
York Yankees. tho little book said
clear and sWarm." and when !, day
saa cot asi.in for Ell Walsh. last year
the iit'l. book again was consulted
for date promising favorable condi-
fiells ard Isl both eases the weather
was all that could be desired
Fans Pray for Fair
lie fans tnnish, are praying tn the
so.le rf baseball that eomiskey's al
manas may prove AS reliable as in
he PAST for the rostponeinnnt, ever
tor aaN. Of the opening game would
UPSET schedule plans and arrange.
ments, moi only of the players. bat
thousands of supporters of the rival
clubs aud numerous non pa rtisAu
spectators WHO have Travelled hun
irnds al miles To be present at In.
first clash ii western and eastern
ma jor league pennant winners IN some
sssrs
From far points il all sections oi
the t1lntrs, these thirty third dnsre.
baseball fans have come 10 witness
what the. confidently predict will be
the greatest world series in many sea
suns The hotels are threnged to-
night with these invaders from distant
territory and late Corners are having
difficulty in securing accommodations
notW i tandinp the numerous hostel
ries thai have made Chicago famou,
among Travellers.
Money Doesn't Talk
Their troubles are as nothing com.
ifTet' to those of persons who pur.
thtSp tickets 20 the game AT this lat,
hour Il is doubtful if in the Ions
history If world series contests tn.
pastepoards necessary TO gain aamis
sion, 10 The Isnh have been as scarce
II those that VIII admit TO comiskey'
Fark tomorrow, For once in thei
compositions career, the ticket specu
iaiors ar" forced 10 see PROSPECTIVE,
purchasers with fists full Of bills seek
ing salsIH Tor The cards, which will o,
SatliftaT separate the chosen an,
those VII" must remain outside tn
walls.
Those fortunate Spectators VIII
nave been able to secure tickets ar
roaming ,,,fA.,, 3,.r,as.,