Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-26


81 don't believe it," expostulated Mccarthy.
None OF the fellows would
II didn't think Williams would either in.
terrupted Swanson. Come on. Let's see what
Clancy is up to anyhow"
Manager Clancy was waiting. striding up
and down the room restessly and as the three
players entered he unceremoniously shooed his
wife into the next room before she had a
chance to defend her boys.
Fellows" said the manager quietly. Il sent
for you because you seem to know more
what's going on than the others do. l suppose
none of you has read this article in this morn
ings paper I'll read 1t to you"
AS he read the players began to look one at
the other and CALCULATIONS of surprise and
anger came from them. When Clancy reached
the portion of the article telling Of the player
joining the Bears, Mccarthy sprang from his
chair.
why" he exclaimed, flushing angrily, "why
he means me-"
It's d-n shame" roared Swanson. "Tll
wiring his neck"
Let me finish" said Clancy and completed
the reading. At the end the players broke into
excited questions and threats and Clancy said:
Now, see here. boys; we're against tough
proposition This article is just part of 1t. l
wanted to talk things over with you fellows.
I've sent for Technicalides and want to find
out few things from him. Now you fellows
tell me all you know. By the way, you
needn't shy at using Williamss name. I'm not
saying he's guilty. but / know he's the one
you have been watching"
Detail by detail they described to the man
ager the events of the preceding days, emitting
all mention of what had happened on the ball
field. When he heard the details Of the at
tack upon his two players in the saloon, he
remarked:
Keep quiet about all that. I'll have that
joint watched and see who goes there and
who is back of it. The case is one we can't
beat except on the ball field. Every one of us
is certain that Edwards has bribed Williams
and that in some way he has lined up this big
politician Barney Baldwin. and now they've
dished up this story about Mccarthy to try
to drive MIN out of the game. Are you game
to stand what the crowd will do to you To-
day, Kohinoor?
I'll play" replied Mccarthy grimly
Better stuff your ears with cotton II we're
losing" advised the manager This crowd
will turn on you in second and accuse you
VI iuOIe ludu lns paper ulu, II you make an
error or two. 1t will be worse il you STAY
out of the game Then they'll think the story
Is true and that I've laid you off for throwing
games. have plan. I'm going to act as II
| half believe Mccarthy is trying to throw
games Don't pay any attention. Kohinoor
Id rather suspect myself"
Thanks said Mccarthy. gripping the
managers hand gratefully just as a knock
sounded on the door and Technicalities Feehan
entered.
Il regret exceedingly my absence when you
wanted me, Mr. Clancy" he said II have
Just returned and have been reading this alb
surd article rejecting upon the integrity of
Mr.. Mccarthy"
What do you think OF it?" asked Swanson
Absurd. The figures prove directly the
contrary Let me read to you some of my
recent calculatons"-
Never mind-never mind" protested
Clancy. Save them for the paper What |
wanted to find out is who is this fellow
Barney Baldwin,"
Baldwin" said Feehan calmly, lis a politi
clan, accused of much crooked work | do
not know that he ever has been convicted"---
All right" said Clancy, quickly interrupting
his talk Boys. we're against tougher game
than We thought You fellows keep your
mouths shut. Mccarthy, you stick to the
bunch during practise and let-ah-certain
parties think ! believe this story. | want to
see the effect upon them when you go out TO
play third"
Meantime" remarked Feehan calmly, Il
shall attempt 10 discover the relations exist.
ing between Mr.. Edwards the gamester, and
this person who wrote this attack | shall
nave some statistics to show the ed!tur"-
Never mind the statistics" said Clancy
cutting OFF Feehan before he could bestride his
hobby, Il want you to find out who was back
OF the fellow who wrote that article; whether
amy enc bribed him to do it. I'm beginning to
1iab We are dealing with bigger men than
I'd Edwards
Now see here, fellows" he added frowning
"oFHeg,E, Were up against the toughest
proposition we ever tackled, but we can beat
H. Here's three ball players, all square and
toisTably smart-off the ball field, the wisest