New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-07-02
ASSAULT ON M'GRAW
TO Be INVESTIGATED
No Formal Complaint Made,
but Tom Lynch Likely to
Take a Hand.
FITz HERBERT ON MARKET
Will Be Sold at Auction with
Other Horses Owned by
the Late Charles
B Kohler.

John Heydler, secretary Of the National
League, said yesterday that in all prob
ability Thomas J. Lynch, who has been
away from his Office for a few days on
account of the death Of his sister. would
institute an investigation Of the assault
on John ]. McGraw, manager OF the
Giants, after the game in Philadelphia on
Monday. when the New York team went
to the front.
Mr.. Heydler added that no mention Of
the one-sided fight had been made in the
report of the umpires, which bore out the
published stories that they had left the
field before the attack vas made on Nc
Graw.
II is customary, to take up such ques-
lions on the fling OF formal charges by
the owner or manager Of club, but this
is not necessary 10 make a case. In fact,
II is within the powers of the president
of the league to- investigate violations Of
the rules on his own initiative, and 10 i'm
pose punishment without waiting for
complaint or a protest.
The players were in Uniform at the
time, and consequently amenable 10 base
ball discipline.
McGraw has said that he will not make
a formal complaint. but judging by the
way John Heydler talked President Lynch
is sure TO demand an explanation In the
interest Of clean baseball
Fitz Herbert. one of the great horses OF
the American turf. is likely TO return 20
this country unless sold at private sale
in France. II present plans are carried
out he will be offered at auction in the
sales paddock OF the Powers-Hu
Company at Sheepshead Bay on 6eptem-
Der with the other horses belonging TO
the estate of the late Charles Kohler
This sale will be one of the biggest ever
held in this country, as more than one
hundred horses will 90 under the ham,
mer, including the stations Fitz Herbert,
Uncle, Novelty. winner Of the last Flu
turity Zeus, Supeman and Charles Ed
ward. In addition. nifty brood mares.
thirty yearlings, thirty weanlings and
several horses two years old or over Will
be offered.
Fred Toney. the pitcher Of the Chicago
Cubs. has slipped out OF the big league.
None Of the other managers seemed TO
want him, so Johnny Evers disposed OF
his services yesterday to the Louisville
Club, of the American Association.
The Cincinnati Reds have purchased
Dick Robertson. pitcher. from the Sa-
Nannah club. Of the south Atlantic
League He will report to Tinker In the
fall.
Marbet. pitcher recently secured b.
the 81. Louis Cardinals from the Cleve-
land CLUB, of the Appalachian League. has
been returned to that team.
Connie Mack is out with a we'll deserved
boost for "Wally' Schang, his young
catcher. who is proving one OF the sensa-
lions Of the American League. The willy
leader OF the Philadelphia Athletics is
quoted as saying:
"Schang is a wonder He can catch,
think. nit. throw and run. don't believe
I know of any younsster who showed as
much stun In his first year In the big
leagues as this kid from Buffalo"
The rise of Schang is similar 20 that OF
Forest Cady, OF the Boston Red SoX. VINO
last season rose from minor league cruz
TO a worlds championship team WITHIN
one year.
Red" Nelson. the pitcher recently Sc
cured By the Cincinnati Reds from the
Philies. has been sold 10 the Nashville
club Of the Southern Association.