Evening star., 1925-10-12
HUGE THRONG READY
TO SEE MATS FINISH
TITLE SERIES TO-DAY
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The same enthusiasm was there, too.
But the psychology seemed changed.
the nervous tension of doubt had been
replaced with cock suredness.
The presidential box was once more
draped with bunting after the White
House let it be known that the PreSi-
dent and Mrs. Coolidge wished to see
at least a part of the game
1t was announced that the Presi-
dent may be obliged to leave early TO
keep an appointment with the Min
lister from CZeChoslovakia, but Mrs.
Coolidge has intimated that she wants
to be on hand when the champions
receive their 1925 crown. if fate has
so cast its decision.
Shortly after IL o'clock the dark
clouds that had attracted many anX-
ious glances began to show their sill
very Innings. Patches of blue peeped
timidly through the gray gloom of the
heavens and several times the sun
shone through-faintly to he sure, hut
as welcome harbinger Of possibly
more cheerful hours later in the day,
when they will be more welcome.
Tarpaulin Removed
This fleeting display of sunshine
p
the groundkeepers to remove the gray
tarpaulin that had protected the in
field from stray showers during the
night. The white coated hot dog Vend
erS dropped their loads long enough
to lend hand and drag the nam
mouth blanket from the paths that
brought so much glory TO Washing
tons own pets yesterday afternoon
and the day before.
Clark Griffith came out to inspect
the field and pronounced it in perfect
condition. Some dampness had stolen
in under the tarpaulin, but "A half
hour of grooming soon removed the
SOFT spots, and the rest of the job was
left 20 the sun that was already in the
throes of titantic battle for SUI
premacy with the clouds. The sun
seemed to be winning the contest, TOO.
for the atmosphere showed signs Of
clearing.
Griff was in high spirits and optimis-
tic. lie made two predictions-iirst.
that Stanley Coveleskie would be Har-
ris's selection for mound duty this aft
and, second. that the big Pole
would win his game with ease. He
also let loose some inside" inforlna-
ton about how "Bonesetter" Reese.
base balls mystical healer of crippled
Joiilo, lllCSlilCl IZCu II lbo
INTO deciding his injured arm was suf-
ticiently well to save the game on
F'frpo. the Old Fox said. believed
he had badly injured his forearm
Of his pitching wing. y day or two
before the series opened here Mar
berry consulted the .'bonesetter."
Reese promptly informed Marherry
that his injury was really above the
elbow. gave the arm a few jerks and
punches and soliloquiZed. There. now
you're all right" And F'irpo was SO
convinced that he pitched as he has
ate fate summoned him.
Bleachers Slow to Fill.
When Goldmans stouthearted and
ongwinded bandSmen arrived in front
Of the bleacherS for their daily Sere-
made that ever-patriotic stand was less
than half filled. Even as late as noon
there were plenty of seats. This was
not an indication that Washington
tandom had lost interest in the world
series, for practically the same thing
time the seats had all been claimed.
But this world series has been played
under atmospheric conditions OF the
most diSagreeable character possible.
1t is cold, bitter cold, out there against
the center field wall. and the fans
demonstrated their superior intelli-
yence by remaining in warmer spots
until time for the crucial battle to get
lnder way.
Band Gets Sentimental.
The bandsmen We're sentimental.
First they played "All Alone" and
then kiss Me Again" 1t was too
much for the fans; some boo ohooed in
tones and then set up a
mighty howl for some pep. They
were cold and wanted something that
would get their feet itchy. The band
soon supplied all of the ginger needed
and a couple of colored gentlemen with
an eye to business produced some in
buck dancing. They only
stopped long enough to collect the
coins that were thrown at them.
Nick Altrock was the first member
of the Champions to emerge from the
clbhouSe and Immediately began
looking around for some one to warm
up with. Red" Cohn, 13 years old
filed the bill. He got under Nick s
flies like veteran. Incidentally,
Red" has amazed the fans with his
ability during the series. He has
stood up against the hottest ones in
the preliminary practice before games
and several times has been given a
hand for some of the catches that
might have done credit to one of the
regular players.
Small Crowd Out Early.
II was meager line of base ball
fans that greeted the ticket takers at
the bleacher entrance on Fifth street
for today's game.
None stood in line all night, as
others had done on nights before.
Previous experience had taught these
customers of the temporary stands in
center field that they would get just
as desirable seats by showing up early
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