The Washington herald., 1912-05-01
MANY PLAYERS
sign MORE THAN
ONE AGREEMENT
-Four Are Suspended by the
Rule-Henderson Is
Reinstated.
Observation-Disclosures

When the Amateur Commission met
last night in SpaIding's store, in Four
teenth Street, II was found that no less
than four amateur ball tossers had been
suspended by the rule which provides
for the suspension Of players signing
more than one contract.
The suspension Of Fred Heck had been
announced, but 1t was announced last
night by Secretary Shurtlen that three
other lads are guilty Of the same Of
tense, and in accordance with the rule
are suspended. r. F. Henderson, Harry
Onutt and Lewis oIdfeld are the play
ers involved.
In the case Of Henderson. it was
shown where he had only signed one
contract himself. the first agreement be-
ing signed by his sister, that with the
Ingram team OF the Sunday School
League The other contract was signed
with the North Carolina club Of the
same circuit. Henderson was released
by the Ingram team to the North Caro-
lima aggregation at meeting of the
league Monday night, so the matter was
referred back TO the league, and Hen
derson was reinstated.
1ensIngton Players Involved.
Harry offutt and Lewis oldheld. who
played with the Kensington club of the
Columbia League Monday, had previous
ly signed contracts with the Bethesda
outfit Of the Marquette League, and
knowingly agreed to play with the Ken
stngton team. Mr.. Lynn, vice president
OF the Columbia League. stated that the
players had signed the contracts with
the Bethesda club not knowing that the
Kensington team would be in organized
ball
President Young, OF the commission,
deferred action on this matter until the
next meeting of that body. as Capt. Ed
wards president of the Marquette
League, was not present.
While this is clear infraction OF the
rules. the case has a peculiar touch. and
one that Will merit q little consideration
before these youngsters are barred from
amateur baseball fer the entire season.
In the case Of Fred Heck, who signed
no less than three contracts, several
complicated situations arose. Heck sign
ed with the Sherwood team Of the Sun
day School League first, and then signed
with the Lofier club. He was notified
Of his suspension, a release from Sher-
wood reaching Secretary Shurtlef after
the notification. Again Heck was allowed
to play amateur ball, and just previous
to the game in the Independence League
late last week, another contract signed
by the player was received by the secre-
tary. this being with the Adams Express
aggregation. This case was looked into
last night. but was laid on the table until
President Roakes. Of the Independence
League, was able to gather evidence
The Northern Association was unani-
mously admitted into the commission and
President Graf was asked to sign the
constitution. which he did. Then Mr..
Graf made a motion that both the presi-
dent and the secretary of all leagues be
~
show that every club in the league has
waived on the player involved. This mo-
uon was carried.
Amateur Day" Trio Appointed.
Several. committees were appointed, the
most important one being that on the
Amateur Day plan of Manager Grinith
of the Nationals. Charlie King of
Spalding's, was appointed chairman Of
this trio. The other members are Pres
ident Beach, Of the Capital City League,
and Capt. Edwards, Of the Marquette
League.
The three members of the Commits
sion, who, with the officers of that body |
will constitute the Board of Directors |
night. They are: President Roakes. Of |
the Independence League. President |
Clark OF the Departmental League, and |
President Waters Of the R. r. Y. NJ |
c. A. League.
Vice President Fred c. bennett, of the
commission, was present for the |
nrst time, taking his place at the right |
hand Of President Young and making |
many suggestions of great Importance |
Tor the welfare OF amateur baseball. Mr.. |
bennett is one Of the Districts most ar
oent amateur baseball enthusiasts, ana |
Will do much to help the cause along.
The Sunday School League will open /
Today, with Ingram meeting the cham
pion Sherwood aggregation. Ingram WILL |
present strange team, while the /
Champs will have many of their old men
back In the game. The trouble between |
the two Sunday school leagues was re-
neWeo, but President Young refused 10 /