Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-06
Peck is Hero in 9th

In n flashing finish that was equal
ly as spectacular as the climax TO
yesterdays opening tussle and quite
as thrilling to another capacity home
crowd of $4,000, Roger Peclsinpaugh.
veteran Washington Shrotstop, lift
ed him self to heroic heights by driv-
ing across the winning run in the
ninth after the Giants had knocked
Zachary. southpaw star, from the
mound, and tied the score with two
tallies in their part of the final inn
ing.
The final score was to =, the
same margin by which the first game
was decided, and tonight two of the
'fightin'est" clubs that ever met for
the championship. shifted their bait
tie ground TO New York, where the
third game will be played tomorrow.
Zachary Falters
Washington, under the leadership
of "Bucky" Harris. seemed headed ir-
resistably toward victory today. UNI
Ill that ninth inning. Behind Zach
airy, who had outpitched his south
raw rival, Jack Bentley. after a
shaky start, the Senators. on the
Va a VII ny SoSllH III
the frs. inning. with one on, and an
other circuit blow by Harris in the
fifth, entered the final inning with a
3 to / lead.
But here. with triumph in his
grasp, Zachary. whose slow curves
had baffled the Giants and held them
to one run and only four hits in
eight innings. weakened and the Ma
tional League champions, quick TO
take advantage of their opportunity.
launched n desperate attack that. as
suddenly as It fiared up was checked
by fred Mnrberry. relief twirler. who
rose heroically to the occasion ny
striking out Jackson on three pitch
ed balls, with Wilson resting on sec
ond with run that would have put
the McGraw men into the lead.
Marberry Gets Credit
Thus Marherry. who gained credit
for the victory although he pitched
only to one batsman. and Peckin-
paugh. whose smashing single drove
over Judge with the winning run in
the ninth. when another extra Inning
battle seemed imminent. shared in
the glory Of Washington worlds
series triumph with Harris and Cos
lin. whose mighty bats put the Sen
ators into a commanding lead.
The American League champions.
who yesterday seemed more I'M
nerved by the fuss and ceremony Of
the opening than did the Giants as
result of the scandal involving
them, played with sparkling dash
and spirit under Harris. whose
dynamic personality and all round
brilliance stood out as one of the
highest spots Of the entire game.
Evenly Matched
II was game that emphasized to
even greater extent the evenness
with which the rivals are matched,
and the keenness with which both
are seeking the 1924 diamond title
Yesterday the experience of the
Giants. four time champions, AMI
their superior steadincss under fire
carried them through nut today they
met their match in smartness, speed
and attacking power. Washington
lost no opportunities today, there
was no cracking in the pinch. and in
the end. the clubs never-say- die
spirit. inspired by Harris, pulled IT
through on top.
The whole game this afternoon
was surrounded by an atmosphere
diametrically opposite Of that in the
opening game. A crowd of equal
proportions was on hand, but there
were no ceremonies. no distracting
influence or side issues. II they were
present again. dignitaries who yes
terday held the spotlight. came just
fans today. Then. too. the strain
OF the pre-series bribery scandal that
shrouded the Giants and charged the
worlds series atmosphere with sus-
picion and rumor. was absent. The
game was the thing today-the crowd
realized II. the players knew !t--and
II seemed tonight that the rest of
the series would be fought out with
the playing issues dominating all
else.
MeGraw Strategy ra,is
Today. the master mind" the tao
tics OF McGraw. veteran Giant chief
tain. failed In his attempt TO make
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