The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-10
Arthur Nehf And Herb Pen-
 nook Will Probably Oppose Each Other In The Opening Game Of Series Wednesday

NEW YORK. Oct. s.-(By Associ- ated Press.)-A house divided against itself.
 Gothar1's opposing diamond forces were arrayed tonight in battle order on the eve of that annual American championship-for which the New York Giants and Yankees, rulers of all they have surveyed for the past three seasons will start their 1923 struggle tomorrow.
 Records for attendance and re- ceipts at single game were expect ed to be shattered when the series onenx tomorrow afternoon in the Yankee Stadium, home of the Amer- car league champions. the biggest and costliest park in the country. It was predicted the capacity of the that the receipts would be close to s20O.00 With games alternating between the stadium and the Polo Grounds, which ranks next in point in size, there are indications that all world season turnslle record i may be broken.
 1Yhe Giants, who have gained base haIl,s premier honors for the past two years at the expense of their Metropolitan rivals, enter the title battle under the indomitable leader ship of John Joseph McGraw deter n11ne0 straight triumphs. The Yankees and abbetted by Babe Ruth-this seasons star of stars-and after winning their third straight pennant by a record margin-go into the fray equally de, termined to turn the tables and wipe out the sting of reverses in 1921 and 1922.
 The experts and the "dope"-that nebul us quantity which has ac- auired pretty steady habit of going wrong-played safe tonight by view ing the forthcoming struggle as toss up.
 There were. of course, those ad- herents of the Yankees who declared the supposedly superior twirling strength of the American League champions plus their improved morale and the all-around greatness tors. And packers of the Giants, re- calling the fighting spirit that car ried them to victory in eight games in. the 1921 series and the remark able upset last fall when they routed the Yankees with four triumpns and one tie game were just as confi- dent that the McGraw men had the reouisite punch, courage and skill to make 1t three straight.
 But generally, keen analysis of the respective merits of the two clubs nredicted a close, hard fought se- ries with the breaks" likely to de- eide the issue. On paper. the Tanks, with five star twirlers, possessed a marked advantage over their rivals in pitching, that all-important factor in the shorr struggle, but it was evil dent that the Giant mound staff had rounded into excellent form and might again duplicate its victorious achievementsi of last season.
 Those who looked for an evenly waged battle were strengthened in their views tonight by reports from rival camps that both teams probably would take the field tomorrow with their regular line-ups intact Some apprehension on both sides had been caused by injuries to several stars, namely, Wally Pipp, first sacker for the Yankees,- who had been out of the game for fortnight with a bad ankle. Pipp, however, took his regular place in the final workout of the Tanks today and while Man ager Hugeins declined to commit himself definitely he indicated that the lanky guardian of the initial b4g would be on the job. In the event of his inability to play Hug srns had planned to switch Ruth to first base and start either Hendricks, recruit, of Elmer Smith, a vet eran, in the outfield in. Ruth's place.
 Other regulars who have been on the hospital list also appeared to have rounded into shape. Casey Stengel, veteran Giant outfield had recovered from an injured heel, it was said while Bob Meusel, Yankee outfielder. Cavorted in practice with out visible trace of the recent in- jury to his ankle. The only players definitely out of the contests are two reseryists, Mike McNally, utility in- fielder of the Tanks, who has a lame ankle, and Ralph Shinners, Giant outfielder. who is in hospital with pneumonia. No definite pitching se- 1ections for the opening game had been made known tonight by either McGraw or Huggins but they indi- cated that the initial struggle might be battle of southpaws-with Ar thur Nehf. diminutive star of the Giants who twirled the opening games of both 1921 and 1922, arr rayed against Herb Pennock, crack southpaw of the Tanks whose acqui- sition from Red Sox this season. proved one of the deciding factors in the Yankee pennant triumph.
 Alternate choices were understood to be Waite Hoyt. youthful right Scott, giant veteran who gained fame in the last series. Both have shown lot of stuff" in workouts the past few days.
 Nehf and Pennock, however, re- Hufre considerable rest between games to be effective, it was point ed out, and for this reason they are likely to start so they will be avail Aple sooner Tor second assignments
 The only change in the rival line ups which pitching will effect is the center fields. If Pennock pitches for the Yankees, Bill Cunningham will hold down the job, but Hoyt or any other righthander opposes him Casey Stengel will cover the middle garden
 Ross Young and Emil MeuseI will hold down the other outfield posi- tlons for the Giants while the Yankee trio, barring last minute chance py Hugglns, will consist of Roh Meusel. Whitey Witt and Rnrh Against the Giant infield combination or Kelly, Frisch, Bancroft and Groh Will be arrayed the Yankee inner da' Tense of Pipp. Ward, Scott and Dugan; Wally Schang of the YanEs ts and Pancho Snyder are expectad te handle the catching burdens slo though Hank G2wdy, hero of tha Boston Braves victory in tba 1e1e 1euee series, may share the hoonrs witb
 With the exception of the battery apartments the opposing line.urSs are the same as those which op posed each other throughout tba season. Huggins' chief acouisitinn was Pennock, while Beneonph ron young catcher, is another na,7