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Show FOUR MAGNATES ARE 1 HJI'S IE Evers, Clarke, .. Dooin anH Stallings Think Giants Will Be Victors. PITTSBUItG, Pa., Oct .ri-Fci. three consecutive 3'ears the world's series has been won by an American league, but this fall the -winning, streak of Ban Johnson's organization is to be broken. At least, that is the opinion of four managers in tho National league, who are frank enough to say that this year McGraw will pilot his team to viotory-in viotory-in the banner event. Tho commanders who are bold enough to pick"th6 Gianfa are Evers of -the Cub's, Clarke of the Pirates, Dooln of tho Phillies and Stallings of the Boston3. If these men think that way it is only reasonable to bolievo that Tinker', Danlen and Hug-gins Hug-gins hold the same opinion. McGraw, through his successive victories vic-tories in the parent body, has forced his rival managers to respect his team. This is the third consecutive time ho is to carry the Btandard of the Rational lcaguo "into the world 'e championship games. In his two preceding attempts ho f nilcd to come out with colors flying, but is confident of success this time. The other leaders also think so because his team is stronger in every department depart-ment than when it prepared for the clash with the Boston Bed Sox. Evers Favors Giants. "Mr.Graw is my pick for the world's series." said Evers. "If ho does not cop it this timo he ougGt 'to quit trying try-ing to win in his own league. It will bo a sad blow to him if his men do not take the title, because I know how he felt when they lost Inst fall. Tho Giants will not have any snap in winning, win-ning, but I looTt for them to score, because be-cause of their fighting qualities, their speed, their pitching and McGraw 'a shrewdness. Philadelphia is chosen by many because of having several strong batters, but you mind what I say. those heavy sluggers will not shine m the Keries, The only one - who ib likely to assert himself is Frank Baker. He did so in the series of 1931. The star batters bat-ters seldom hit remarkably in a short scrios. With a few exceptions they never have yet and I do not think the coming games will be an exception. Philadelphia can have its Bturdy strikers, strik-ers, but I think they will find the Ginnt pitchers tough picking.'7 Clarke Predicts New York. "I seldom venture a prediction on the world's aeries," said Fred Clarke of Pittsburg, Pitts-burg, "but this Benson I will break a rule and name tho Giants. I am unable to seo how they can lose, unless It 1b by Philadelphia's Phila-delphia's heavy Htfck work. I do not believe be-lieve Mack haa the batters to trim such twirling as Marquard, Tesreau and Mathewson Math-ewson will wive them, Tesreau in particular par-ticular should be a thorn ln the flesh of the Athletics, for he has the meanest moist ball of any I have ever Heen. Of course, It all depends upon IiIb control, and I think he will have that, Judging from his recent work. Besides h!a pitching, pitch-ing, McGraw has the fastest base runners run-ners he has had for years, and all of thorn are conslatont batters and fighters. That Is why I am lnollned to pick the Giants." Expects Close Contest "Fim what I know pf the A.tMetlcs and Mack's methods I think this year's series will be about as keen as any ever played," said George Stallings of the Braves. "It Is rather difficult to name a winner, but T am Inclined to think McGraw Mc-Graw will win. Judging from the way his team won the flag ln our league. In my estimation his team Is not weak any-whera, any-whera, for he haa a set of reliable pitch- j ers, some fleet and daring base runners, great fielders and many hard hitters. In addition to all that he has taught them the art of fighting and hustling, and that is where they will shine ln the 'big series.' Dooin Giants Also. '1 auppose I ought to pick the Athletics Ath-letics to win the flag, because they are from the same town as mv club," snld Manager Dooln of tho Phillies. "But if I were to do that I would not bo giving my honest opinion. The Glunts will win because tney are fast base runners and because McGraw has the twirlors. These are two Important features ln a short Berles. Pitching ln particular Is what counts. If tho twlrlers aro effective it Is almost a safe bet the club Is going to win, and I think there is whoro the Giants will surpass th0 Athletics. Connie Mack has aomo excellont hitters, but In Tesreau, MathewBon and Marquard they will find three of the best. In the gamo. Besides, Mack's twlrlcrs do not seem to be any too strong, which Increases the chances of McGraw's club, on which there am atoiuly hatters In Burns, Doyle, Snodgrass. Murray, "Fletcher, Shafer and Meyers. That Is some bunch for a twlrler. to face." |