Evening star., 1925-10-07
CLEAR, SNAPPY. DAY
GREETS OPENING OF
FIRST SERIES GAME
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their confdencs in the outcome and
have Eamed two right handlers who
are among base balls best for the
opening engagement. Walter 0Har-
ney) Johnson. tall mainstay Of the
Senator'S stan for a score of years.
will enter the contest with an en-
erRy born Of heart-rending reverses
as well as ma nificent victory against
the Giants a year ago. He has sa id
that he L. ready for the new test
just another base bali game for the
Big Train''--yet one. Of the most i'm
portant in his entire career.
Opposing him is the only be
day. Lee Meadows. big man with
powerful right arm. always clea n :
ing his glasses when dangef appears.
Meadows Is a constant aid to the
Youngsters in the infeld. comfort
ing i'm error and prasing in eXcep-
tional play.
This opening fray should. provide
an exceptional pitching exhibition
with such as johnson and Meadows.
both Of the unexcitsbie type. defend
ing the lines.
There have been no overnight
cha nges in the line upA for opening
day. Harris announcing Ruel behind
the bat. Judge. himself. Peckinpa ugh
and Rluege in the infield and an
outer defense comprising hitting
trio which will match any in any
league--Goslin. Rice and Joe Harris.
with McNeely, one Of the youthful
stars Of Washingtons 1924 victory. in
reserve.
Pirates Lineup.
Mckechnie depends upon Smith as
receiver. Grantham. Moore Wright
and Traynor in the infeld. and Barn
hart. Carey and Cuyler out beyond
Experts have predicted one Of the
greatest outfeld clashe. Of all time.
for Carey. cuyler. Rice and Goslin
are superb in every department OF
the game. very fast men all. Barn
hart and Harris are two heavy stick
ers. but lack the leg motion possessed
by their comrades.
That Forbes Field. with It's newly
and hurriediy constructed sta nde. will
he Allied to Its capacity Of 45 900 per
sons can not be doubted. Every re.
served seat has been sold. with many
resold. Last night a man of 80 years
held his place At the hlea cher ticket
booth to he the first to enter the
numbered hundreds at daybreak
They were cold but an enthusiasm
that the series has missed for wears
soaded them to the attempt and none
fell out Of the line.
Early today the street leading to
the hleac achers appeared to have been
struck by an earthquake for crates
and boxes covered the sidewalks and
the weary walters were bundled in
overcoats. Vendors did a thriving
business in the matter of lunches with
hot coffee.
Coveleski Improved.
Both teams went to the field for
practice Yesterday, the Senators work.
ing for almost two ful hours under
threatening clouds. Every eligible
man was in uniform and at work
throughout a peppery drill ordered by
Manager Harris. Coveleski. one Of
the American Leagues best right.
handlers. appeared to he sufferins no
i'll effects from his recent injury and
sa i'd that he felt able to take his turn
on the mound.
The youthful manager. SUFFERING
from badly swollen middle finger on
his throwing hand as the result of =
spike wound. fielded in his usual
steady style, and appeared to be un.
der no handicap. Peckinpaugh. whose
right ankle has again troubled him.
capered In youthful fashion about the
shOrtfield.
The Pirates were ready to take the
field when the enemy of today had
depart but the skies opened and
the canvas was rushed on to the in.
field. run around. the field sufficed
for the National League champions
Eddie Moore. second baseman. was
with them. and said that his injured
thumb would he in shape for the
series.
Pitching selections for the classic
In order of appearance. would seem to
he Johnson. Coveleskie and Ruether
for the Senators. against Meadows.
AldridRe q nd Yde for the Pirates