The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1921-10-05
YANKEES 3
Thousands Stand Shivering in
Rain and Wind; Waiting Opening
Of First World Series Battle

POLO GROUNDS, NEW YORK,
oct. 5.--'Ncw York gloried today in an
exclusive baseball family feud-a
worlds series between the Giants and
Yankees fought out In ita own back
yard. Easily 8S, 900 folks came out
here TO the old Polo grounds to see
the New ork Ginnts ponnant win
ners OF the National league and the
New York Yankees. champions OF the
American league In the quarrel. for
the baseball championship OF the uni
verse.
Noon time found the upper unre-
served stand only "a quarter filled and
all cOmcrs were easily accommodated
while there was still. yawning gaps In
the open stands behind the outfield.
Down town spectators were reported
selling reserved seats at prices that
would have shocked a profitcering
landlord.
Some were there who stood all night
in IA shivering line to get the best
seats In the open stands. ON the
crnggy knobs OF Coogan's Bluff that
looms behind the big concert stands
II looked as N New YorkH army OF
unemployed had taken early positions
TO view the game through the inter-
sticcs OF the stands.
A smart shower fell early today
with a rapid dcaring, followed by a
| cold wind that swept the field. Ino
early comers shivercd and shook and
| padded their coats with newspapers
to keep out the searching brcezcs
The playing field glowed brightly In
the sun and the damp spots on the
outtield soon baked out. a fast play
| ing field was thus assured.
I hear the GIANT pitchers intend to
! walk me In all the pinChes, said Babe
Ruth AS ne popped his head out OF
the doorway to peek at the early birds
o 4 II.
| That's one way to stop me hitting
but they better do some figuring on
Meusel That Kid can soak 'em too"
The Giants dercnae, they agreed Ia
"a club house talk today. centercd
around Babe Ruth's bat.
III the Giants can stop the Babe
| from hitting" said Johnny Evers,
who has been looking the Yankees
| over to aid the Giantn In their plans.
! the series Ahuuu be won by the
| NationM leaguers Ruth won't hit In
the pinches. The Giants viii let him
| walk"
The opening day had all the frilla
| that have gone In the series OF yes
! tcryonrs. The usual brass band near
the Giants bench piped It's morricst
melodies. some times blowing sour
/ notes while dodging foul balls during
the battisg practice. Moving picture
| operators dhfted mere ana there film-
ing every bit OF interesting movement
Babe Ruth hitting imaginary
home runs, the two Meusel brothers
Home Run" Kelly OF the Giants
swinging at "A fast one. ana Carl Mays
throwing up his submarine ball.
The first real cheer OF the day came
In the Giants bathing practice when
| Frank Frisch popped one into the
upper right field stands. Coach
cuzey Doian served up the slnnts dur
ing the batting practice Ia which
Pitchers Toncy. Douglas and Nehf all
hlanketod In sweaters. took part.
Rosie" Ryan later relieved Dolan in
the box.
While the Giants INDUCED In bat
ting workout. the Yankees remained
In their CUB house discussing the days
campaign.
The tunkees got a big hand when
they finally emerged from under IA
uenterfiyld stand Elmer Miller led
the way followed closely by Babe Ruth
carrying two bats. Miller iiugglna
heir manager. was the last TO appear
The Yankees wore their travelling
uniforms of grey with blue caps and
stockings.
Bob Shawkey tossed them up foi
the Yankees la batting practice ana a
big cheer went up when Ruth seni
> IA lofty fly over the right field stand
Later Harry Harper offered up some
Houthpuw slanta. rl.