The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-16
) MINOR LEAGUES
TO. ADVANCE step
National Commission Goes
on Record as Favoring
Class IA
CHAIRMAN HERMANN
NOTIFIES FARRELL
Eastern, Pacific Coast and
American Association are
Named for Higher
Grade

NEW YORK, Nov. 15.-For the
welfare of baseball the national
agreement, the instrument under
which the major and minor leagues
operate. probably will be amended
before the season of 1912 opens. The
commission thinks the time Ii oppor-
tune to make some concessions to the
minor leagues, and with this end in
view has asked the National Associa-
ton of Professional Baseball Leagues
tthe minor leagues) to appoint a
committee to consider with the com
mission in New York on December
IL the INSTABILITY of amending the
agreement in several particulars.
one OF the important concessions
which may be made to the minors
Is the creation of Glass IA, with Tie
Eastern League, American Associa-
ton and Pacific Coast League as sole
mem bers, This is a concession which
has long been sought by these three
leagues, whose ambition to be placed
in class by themselves now seems
likely to be realized. The commits
sion. however, has asked the National
Association to take the initiative m
this matter. aand IT is up to that body
to say whether the special class shall
be created.
Through August Hermann, It's
chairman. the commission has sent
the following letter to John H. Far
rell. secretary OF the National Asso-
citation:
Eastern League Petition.
THE petition Of the Eastern League
for additional privileges was discuss
ed at conference with the commits
sion. President Barrow and Jacob J.
Stein representing that league.
In fnrr tn sr,<l
concessions from minor leagues and
suggestions for the Improvement Of
conditions from major league sources
the commission concluded that the
welfare OF organized baseball can be
best served by the appointment by
the National Association Of a COM
mittee, clothed with pienary power
to act, to consider with the COM
mission at New York on December
II, prox.. the day preceding the an
nual meeting of each major league
In that city. the advisabiIity of
amending the national agreement in
several particulars
Among the changes in the funsa-
mental law called to the attention of
the commission, are an increase in
the draft price. with proviso pro-
hibiung the sale of a player by
minor league club. except for imme-
date delivery. prior to the drafting
season; limitation Of the number OF
players major club my purchase or
select in the same season. require
ment for the tender of a drafted Or
purchased player to clubs of higher
classification than the ones from
which he was obtained in the even.
OF his release within the year after
his purchase or draft by a major
l< iv1sS la
to players a lien on franchise; regu.
lation OF salary of minor league re-
cruit during the probationary period.
so as not to hamper a minor club %
which he may be released in fixing
his compensation.
Amendments proposed By YOUR
committee will be discussed, and any
and all agreed on by the com mis-
sion and your committee will, on the
day following the conference, be sub
mitted to each major league with
the commissions recommendation for
adoption.
Other matters. such as the Gre
alton OF Glass IA. with the Eastern
League, American Association and
Pacific Coast League as sole members.
and change in provisions for draft
ing a city by league OF higher clas-
sihcation. were discussed and :nfor-
maliy approved by the commission.
with a realization that. tnasrnuch as
each is an internal affair OF the Ma
tionat Commission your orga nixation
should take the initiative
The commission considers the time
opportune for such reimbursement Of
the system for the conduct Of organ
ICED baseball As will be conduciva to
the peace. harmony ana prosperity OF