The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-11-11

Of his thousands of admirers scattered
about h country. That he should
be transferred from his old berth to
a new home with only the waiver price
the consideration may be aimed to
further belitle him, but in viewing his
record the petty personal shots will
be overlooked. Enough it is to know
that seventeen years ago a tall rangy
youth came out Of the west. brought
glory and fortune to the men under
and over him and departs content In
the knowledge that succe was his
own because he played square.
Transfer a Surprise.
The announcement made by Muir.
ply Saturday was a surprise, If not IL
shock. Up to he moment that the
were cut no intimation had been given
that he was to be turned loose upon
the National eaEue. The Cub owner
had worked in secret. He asked waiv-
ers on the venerable manager several
days 8 This was known. but not
for a certainty. That all clubs with
the exception of n should waive
was another surprise. 1t was perhaps
thought hat Chance had done his
duty and deserved unconditional re-
lease.
Before definitely deciding to let
Chance go to the Reds Murphy waited
to see whether Zoe Tinker Cub short
stop. could fix up a deal with Herr
mann that would make the west side
favorite leader of the Cincinnati
Tinker rushed into Murphy's private
office. He was closeted for about Il
h%alf-hour, after which he dashed out.
Jumped into an elevator and left the
building. He would not hesitate to
answer any questions, but 1t was
learned later that Murphy had told
Joe to try and fix up an agreement
with Hermann Immediately.
Tinker Talked With Hermann.
Tinker got the red magnate on the
long distance phone. but was unable
to accomplish anything. and finally in
formed Murphy that 1t looked as
though he were beaten. 1t was then
! o'clock. the expiration Of the time
limit given Tinker by Murphy. and the
announcement of Chances release
was made accordingly. Tinker. how
ever. will continue to negotiate with
the reds.
1t is not a certainty that Chance
will manage the reds nor is it sure
that he will ever return to play. How
ever. Hermann would have no other
purpose in claiming the famed leader
unless he intended to make him the
head of the club. Undoubtedly he will.
as the Cincinnati magnate was one OF
the few who made Chance Il flattering
offer when it was evident that he was
through as a Cub.
The matter will depend on the ron
tract offered. but as Hermann has
landed n ofthe greatest leadrs Of
all times for the meager sum Of $500
it isn't very likely that he will hedge
IN a big salary. Chance will probably
demand $4,000 and "A bonus.
Can Still Recall Waiver.
Despitc his positive announcement
that Chance had been handed to the
reds. Murphy still has the alteraat live
OF recalling the waivers. Under Soc
tion 80, article 2 of the National League
constitution. waivers may be with
drawn. hut this action must he taken
within two days after the president
has notified the club tina the privilege
of release had no heen allowed. This
means that Murphy had "-til last
night to recall Chance. hut h. init
mated that this would not he done by
saving that he did not intend to trans
act any business yesterday.
Murphv's act of getting rid Of
Chance by the waiver quite was prob
ably not n OF his choice. 1t was
forced on him as the only source by
which he could transfer him. Before
going home to his ranch at Glendora,
Cal. where he is at present, Chance
said unhesitatingly that he would nev-
er consent to a trade. and that II sold
for cash by the Cubs he would demand
n big share OF the purchase non
or refuse to report. BY getting only
$500 the Cubs are not making any
thing. and Chance will probably be
satisfied that he is not the means Of
Murphy's Golfers after the
latter dethroned him as peerless
leader"