The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-12-09
.TENER INACCURACIES
POLICY OF ECONOMY
National Magnates Unanimous
in Vote That Limits Club
Rosters to 81 Men.
FIRST TRAINING IN MARCH

Gov. John Kinley Tener OF Pennsyf-
vania. whose first really active term as
executive of the National League was
ushered in at the beginning OF che annual
meeting in the Waldorf Astoria yesterday
afternoon, won over his colleagues to a
policy of radical economy In his first
step Of active administration. His EN-
cellcncy carried unanimously a resolution
to limit the playing rosters of the clubs
to twenty-one men each and made his
point So strong that the New York club,
which had expressed antagonism toward
tho measure, Was the most ardent in
pressing ".
Tho league also adopted rule limiting
the expenses OF spring training by making
II misdemcanor for any team to go into
spring camp before March |. In addition
II tahoocd transforming of players after
tho close q, the season. except IN such
cases as the National Commission deemed
eNpedleut for The exploitation OF the ma
tional pastime In fertile fields The Ma
tional League recommended that its rival
the American. should he asked to grant
representation on tho Joint rules committee
to the National Association, the governing
body Of the minors.
The National mdgnatcs have decided 70
oppose the scheme suggested 10y President
Ban johnson of the American League for
longth,ung the worlds series from seven
late last night. They will take action
this afternoon expressing themselves as
against tho proposed change.
The keen business acumcn OF the well
known National League executive was
attcsted by the busineslike methods OF his
colleagues, for years accustomed to dawdle
for days Over little technicalitles IL is
safe to say that tho National League ac-
comrlshcd more yesterday than II ever
did in any other one day Of it's history
Much credit for this is due to the enter
prise Of President Harry y. Hampstead
OF ;hc Giants whose Informal dinner TO
the club presidents Monday night gave
those magnatcs four solid hours in which
to discuss plans without interruption. II
was az this dinner that the matter OF the
limited roster was decided upon, as well
as a policy ~ retribution on the Federal
forces that have opened a campaign for
National League players under approved
contract.
Contrary to expectations the contro-
Versy between g. II. Ebhets and August
Hermann over he ownership OF some
$4,000 that figured in the purchase Of
Tinker from Cincinnati by Brooklyn year
ago VAS not reviewed by the old board Of
directors by mutual consent OF the par
ties involved 1; was decided TO leave this
argument to the wisdom OF the new board
OF directors. This band. elected I'm open
session yesterday afternoon, is comprised
Of the following club owners: Barney
nreyfuss Charles H. Ebhe;s, August
Hermann. Harry y. Hampstead and
James T.. GAifuey.
But Ebbcts and Hermann got together
last night and decided 10 adjust their ar
ferenCos without resort TO the directors
decision. both processing to believe that
they would be adj" to agree without much
discussion. Several other cases will he
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set for ! O'Clock this afternoon. At its
meeting the retiring board OF directors
had no business TO transact save the
award OF the 1914 pennant TO Boston.
II is understood that the National
League will recommend to the American
League an agreement whereby ante sea-
son city championships between rival ma jor
league teams will be tabooed Johnson
and his henchmen are said TO approve Of
this plan In order to restore the annual
openings to all their old time favor. or
course isolated cities or those which have
only one major representative Will he per-
mtted as usual to book spring attractions
with teams OF the other league
II also has been learned that Mr.. Hemp
stcads dinner developed a strong sent
mcnt in National League circles against
accepting inco fast company AZ any time
baseball players released by the Federals.
This attitude cannot be expressed openly
blacklist" is contrary to law. Put
nevertheless the sentiment may he OBJ
served to the full letter through a gentle
mems agreement
That the National and American leagues
will conduct their business in future along
more sane lines Of economy was shown
by the limiting OF the roster Henceforth
no club will be allowed 10 keep more
than twenty players on reserve be-
tween May | and September /. AZ other
times of the season thirtyfive may be
retained OF course American League
cooperation has been assured in this radl-
cal move.
II IL impossible for the new roster
limit TO he put into effect n once. John
j. MlGraw has more than fifty players
under reserve ut the present time and
he will need time to dispose Of his sur
plus The Off season roster limit of course
will not go into effect until year hence.
But all clubs will he required to pare to
twenty-one men before May !.