Evening journal., 1912-11-01
WORLD SERIES
MONEY FOR CLUBS
MagnateS Say That Reforms
Are NeCeSSary---PlayerS
Get Too Much

If certain baseball magnates have
their way the rules governing the di-
vision of the worlds series receipts
will be radically amended this winter.
II will be suggested by at least one
influential governor of the sport that
the money set aside for the players of
the two contending teams in the
worlds series be limited to a guaran-
tee for each man instead of a percen-
tage No less a person than August
Herman, chairman OF the national
baseball commission, favors a plan
by which each member OF the win
ming team in the worlds series will
receive $1,000, while each member of
the losing team will get $3.50. This
money, according to the Herman
idea will be deducted from 60 per
cent. of the first four games, the ball
ance to be distributed equally among
the players Of the other IA major
league teams.
If such an amendment should be
adopted the worlds series would, de-
e'op into a big benefit for all the
lor league players. even tail end
and would put an end to squab-
ug and possible scandal. There is
& ound for the belief. too that tho
D leagues will favor another amend
mentby which il will be clearly set
forth that in addition to the owners
of the contending teams each club
win receive a fixed amount to be de-
Quoted from the big bundle.
IL is alo hinted that the COM
mission may find it's 10 per cent
rake-off reduced one-half. The COM
missions share of the spoils has
steadily increased each year until
$50.0oO was set aside after the re-
cent struggle between the Giants and
Red Sox. Several club owners insist
that the commissions bit souldn't ex-
coed s25.000 in which event the bal
ance could be split up among the
men who pay the salaries Of all major
league players ea
The worlds. series has grown to
such enormous proportions that the
impression prevails among baseball
men that the players are getting too
much money. The National League
Is involved in a controversy with one
of its members because OF the state
ment that certain umpires favored. a
team in order to be appointed to serve
big games. The fact that the Giants
and Red Sox were forced to play eight
games before the championship was
decided has proved material for many
-skeptics who would create the I'M
preston that a desire for gate re-
ceipts overshadowed the general re-
suit The. demands of the New York
and Boston players for a share of the
first five games. including the tie. in
spite of the rule limiting their rer-
centage to four consecutive contests,
have not been forgotten by the mag
mates, who seem 70 think that tho time
has arrived to put on the check rein.
The New York National League
clubs protest against splitting up 25
per- cent Of its share of the recent
series with The other clubs In the CIR
cult has added fuel TO the fire. II Is
evident that club-ewners who ind i
difficult TO make ends meet during the
regular championship season are
ready to advocate any resolution that
will help them financially
If the plan TO curtail the shares OF
the teams taking part in the worlds
series is adopted it will be interesting
to learn the attitude Of the recently
organized Baseball Players frater-
nifty. The membership list includes
nearly 300 major league players. all
of whom no doubt would be glad %
receive a piece Of the the worlds SER
les coin.