Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-31
BY JAY DAVIDSON

Despite that he made himself a bit
unpopular by his action in quitting the
game at time when sound business
judgment demanded such action, he
yet enjoys the confidence and friend
ship of all good sportsmen.
1t is not known whether he would
consent to get back in the game, but
it almost is a einch that he Will be
asked to do so. Placing a league club
in Venice will be in the nature of an
experiment, and only a capable hand
is desired at the helm. The fans want
continuous baseball in the south, and
the success of the new team is a mat
ter of much concern to them. With
the right kind of a directing general
the club could be made a profitable
experiment, and that Morley would
turn out a team that would be sup
ported is not doubted. as he knows
players and knows how to get themA
Developed Many Stars
Probably all the other Coast league
clubs combined have not developed the
stars that Morley turned loose upon
the baseball world while he was con-
nected with the game. Such men as
Mitchell, Altrock, Newton, Dougherty,
Atz, Chase, Donlin, Cravath and Gray
became known to fame under the di-
rectton of Morley. not to mention 9TH
ers who yet are In Coast league line
ups at this time and likely to go to
the big leagues after this season.
If the management of the Venice
team is offered to Morley and he ac-
cepts, the fans will have confidence in
the team, as Morley never put out a
losing aggregation in all his career.
His old time Angels won pennants UNI
til a warehouse would be required to
efova than, o would tOOAfbar a
team that would make a showing in
the race next year, and unless he
could have the support of the club in
his efforts by an advance agreement in
that regard he would not consider an
offer TO manage the club.
Shay for Captain
Although the new club has not been
permanently organized, and conse-
quently no official action can be taken
regarding the team for next year. it
is whispered around that Danny Shay
will be offered the position of captain.
Danny is well known to local fans.
is classy player who is much wanted
back in fast company and he is play
ing the best game of his life this sea-
son.
Shay has had the experience in all
kinds of baseball company necessary
paign in the chase for the 1909 pen
nant, and being a crack player and
thoroughly on to the many angles of
the game, he would fit nicely in the
position. In fact, no more popular
choice could be made. Danny is pop
ular with local fans, more so, per-
haps than is any other player in the
Coast league outside the Angel ranks.
Whether he will accept or decline the
position is not known, but it seems
assured that he will be offered the
place, and as he is too wise to stay
in outlaw ranks when an opportunity
offers for him to get back in good
standing he no doubt will accept.
With Morley and Shay in the prin-
cipal positions there could be no doubt
that the new club would be a winner
from the start. Two such capable and
experienced hands in the boss posi-
lions would be sufficient guarantee
that the team would not be a tail
ender. Both are fighters and both are
known and respected for their abilities
everywhere the game is played.