Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-10-02


seldom have two more brilliant orA
closely matched contenders faced each
other in the seasons climax and
few if any have had setting as
spectacular as that in prospect for
this struggle of intersectional rivals
With fair weather promised the
Yankee stadium, baseballs great
amphitheater is expected to hold a
record shattering crowd of close to
$4,000 fans for the first act of the
1925 diamond drama. All reserved
seat tickets at the opening, game.
as well as for the second contest or
Sunday were sold out two days ago.
and an unprecedented rush is anti
cipated for the unreserved sectfonI
that accommodates some $4,000 spec
tators.
with the pre- battle spirit aroused
by an unusual influx of fans from
all parts of the country, ticket sper-
ulators reaped rich harvest with
the supplies they were able to OBJ
tain. Prices were quoted as high as
S25 for single opening game seats
and from $50 to 500 for three game
strips covering the right, second and
sixth contests scheduled here
New Yorks enthusiasm has been
sharpened to an unusual degree, acN
customed as the metropolis has be-
come to having a hand in the worlds
series, but the main detonation Of
excitement is anticipated in ST. Louis
where the thrill of participation IN
the modern classic for the first time
will accompany the continuation Of
hostilities there on Tuesday.
The Yankees, starting the series
on familiar grounds and before q
home town crowd have been In
stalled slight favorite with odds OF
6 to figuring in most of the wagers
reported tonight, but among critical
observers the outcome is regarded as
a toss up. Close to $1,000, 900 was
estimated already has been wagered
on the series with neither contender
lacking for support.
The two soucapaw stars of the
rival contenders, Herb Pennock of
the Yankees and Willie Sherdel of
the Cardinals are slated for the open
Miller Huggins, diminutive bench
DIlOL OF Tile dHk6cSJ IIcOC h1iOWA
his choice definitely after final
workout at the stadium today. Rogers
Hornsby, brilliant young playing
rarager of the National leaguers, did
not commit himself finally hut vir-
tually conceded that Sherdel would
draw the initial, assignment. Both
teams have come to the decisive oar
rier after campaigns that found them
alternately mediocre and brilliant but
always possessing the winning punch
at critical moments Both beast fine
twirling corps and attacks that have
frequently reached terrific proper
tions, stimulated on the one hand by
Babe Ruths mighty mauling and on
the other by a clouting cast headed
by Hornsby and Jim Bottomly. De-
fensively the Cardinals have displayed
more consistency but to Offset this
great experience in the fire of
worlds series conflict.
Behind the bat the national leaguers
have an advantage, however, that
may prove a vital factor Their
burden is placed upon the shoulders
of one man, Bob OFarrell, but his
work throughout the pennant cam
paign stamped him a star or such
magnitude that his manager singled
him out as the teams most valuable
performer.
The Yankees are Handicapped by the
loss of their leading backstop, Benny
Bengough, who suffered g broken arm
in one of the seasin's closing games.
His absence has put the chief pur-
Gen upon Hank Sefereid, veteran of
many years, who will take up the
opening game assignment ana share
the rest of the catching responsibility
with Pat Collins