The Washington times., 1913-08-18
FANS CONTINUE ON
TY COBB PURCHASE
Send in Their Opinions Of
Whether or No the Detroiter
Should Become a Climber.

Letters continue to support and con-
denim the letter from Fan" suggest
ing the purchase Of Ty Cobb by popular
subscription. Some of the fans are in
favor of the purchase and others have
decided views in opposition to the move
ment.
Two fans express opinions as follows:
645 A ST., s. w.
I have read the letter from the Fan"
suggesting the purchase Of Ty Cobb by
public subscriptions should say that
from a Bug" but no real fan who has
in mind the preservation OF the game
would, in my opinion, consider such q
plan. Let US desist from such dreams
Griffith rushing into print with his
present. Let US talk over the Mexi-
can situation and pull for the team
to win. That will keep US busy for the
nonce. II Griffith would devote his
time to his immediate duties, and not
and If the Fan" would refrain from
hurting our feelings with further sug-
gestions Of such a nature. We should
consider this life much more bearable.
for as 1t is, We have troubles enough or
our own. HAIRY A. LEVY.
LAS I am an ardent fan numbered
among the thousands who visit the ball
garden to root for the Climbers, l would
like to say a few words in favor Of the
purchase OF Ty Cobb.
Cobb is a star and I think he is one
that will shine for some time to come.
But in regard to the way or manner
the purchase of Cobb should be brought
about. 1 want to have a word. 1t would
be pleasing to our fans to see Cobb add
ed to the stars that are shining each
day. but at the same time the fans
cannot get enough light to see that
Cobb should be brought here. by a fan
dom purchase. Nor do I agree that
the business men of this city should be
asked to join in the Cobb purchase.
On the other hand I agree with what
Mr.. Boughton has said and have the
matter placed in the hands OF the
Washington Ball Club. With the addi-
ton OF Cobb in the lineup with such
will carry the flag in 1914.
CHARLES E. KEANE.
Manager, Oakland A. C."
1 want to cast one boost for Mr.. |
ice water idea printed in
Times, and l would also like |
10 issue a knock or two.
The fans" are opening up quite free
" these days. but some day they may
close If the Washington Baseball Club |
continues to regard its patrons as the |
though the management is somewhat |
encouraged in this attitude by the RI |
iiCulously large amount Of free adver- !
Using our sadly commercialized national |
game receives from the press.
Baseball is not indispensable. or a
necessity of life. so why not give those |
who push their change through the
iCket windows a fair shake? Scatter
Lround a few barrels of ice water Just
o show there's no hard feeling. Even
| railway company loosens up this
much.
Those who want to blow 10 cents for
he junk called soda water, sass
,rilla'' &C. carried around by the
quawking squad. will continue to do so
my way and say. as for the man who
,ulled that comedy about the fans con-
100000 to buy Ty Cobb. why
lie belongs to the grand order of cheer
III idiots who shoot almost jokes and
Witty remarks whenever the price OF
neat goes up.
It's very true that I don't go broke
ttending the games, but there's quite
flock OF us who would go out much
ftener II Mr.. Management didn't be-
ave so much like Mr.. Record Clinchy-
'uy who wouldn't give up 10 cents TO |
ee the battle OF Gettysburg by the
riginai cast.
WILLIAM PALMER.