The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-10-05
By Henry L. Farrell.
United Press Staff Correspondent

United Press Staff Correspondent
SPORTSMAN'S PARK, ST. LOUIS.
Oct. 5.-After welcoming their
Cardinals home Monday night in one
of the most riotous demonstrations
ever staged st. Louis fandom turred
out in legions this afternoon to see
the third game of the world series
between their Hornsby's National
League champions and the New
York Yankees.
Hours before game time the park,
which is almost dinky in comparison
with the huge Yankee stadium in
New York, was nearly filled. The
bleachers were packed and the re-
served sections were filling rapidly
Thousands still awaited outside the
gates and police had difficulty in re-
str&ining them. Some of the fans
had been in line since 1:45 p. m. Mon
day. Among them were William
Wills and Joe Mayheld Of Bruce
vile. Ind.
Clouds began to gather over the
park shortly before the game and a
few drops of rain filtered down on
the crowd. Umbrellas and raincoats
were brought out.
Although Hornsby had indicated he
would use Flint Rhem as his start
ing pitcher, it was reported he might
use Jess Haines, his big right
handler. Reuther probably will pitch
for the Yankees.
Cardinal fans were offering to 3
odds, but there We're few Yankee
takers. If there was any Yankee
wise money it was little in evi-
done before game time.
The Cards looked very natty in
new white uniforms. Their caps had
long peaked visors in Cardinal colors
and the only Identification on their
shirts was the monogram IS. L."
on the sleeve.
The St. Louis Club was on the
feld an hour before the Yanks ar
rived. The American League cham
plons were given what St Louis
probably considered a demonstration
when they came on the field. The
Yanks saunted across the field in
their gray travelling uniforms and
went to their dugout.
The Cardinals will be an inspired
team when they take the field this
afternoon as the welcome given them
upon their arrival here Monday will
continue to ring into their ears.
Far into the night fans whooped a
welcome to the first championship
team the city has boasted since the
forming Of the two major baseball
circuits. 1t was the widest cele-
bration the city has seen since sign
ing of the armistice.
Streets were showed under" with
paper and there was a constant din
through the downtown section as
fans attempted to show their appre-
citation for the victory Of the Cardi-
mails in the National League race.
$4,000 Car for Rogers
The two teams, however, had only
a small part in the celebration. Aft
er being paraded through the down
town district and after Manager
Hornsby had been presented a $4,000
motor car and other members of the
Cardinals given watches. the players
retired to rest for the third game Of
the series.
Hornsby, the youthful manager of
the National League champions.
was all confidence today.
After such a welcome and such a
demonstration Of confidence from
the fans, how can we lose?" he
askad. "We're sure to win this Sc
ries and I don't think we'll go back
to New York"
There was no tinge Of overconf1-
dence in Hornsby's statement. The
same spirit was reflected by all
other members of the National
League club.