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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-14
Dave FuItz's Nine Separate De-
mands Considered Unfair by
the Magnates.

NEW YORK. Dec. IL-Ban johnson
president of the American League. ad,
mitted yesterday that the National Com,
mission had denied fatty to entertain
favorably any one of nine demands pre-.
scented last week by David l.. Fultz
president of the Baseball Players Fra.
ternity. The refusal of the commission
was based upon a line in keeping with
the recent policies Of economy Endorsed
by both the National and American
Leagues.
Mr.. Johnson declared that the two
most important concessions demanded
by the union would have imposed unfair
financial burdens. FNIltz and his board
of directors. who for the most part are
stars of the two big leagues. wished or
ganized baseball 10 bind itself TO accept
Immediately upon purchase or draft
players secured from the smaller cir
cults. II was desired also that these
same club owners should guarantee full
major league salaries to those players
turned back to clubs of lower classiiica-
ton.
A concession granted to the fraternity
a year ago has d direct bearing on the
ganized baseball fixes the salary of a
player advanced to the two maior
leagues at an increase Of % per cent
over mis- minor league pay. Such an
athlete is automatically bound to pro-
stationary contract in fast company for
a period OF ninety days.
In the minor leagues II Is the custom
to pay players upon n monthly basis.
The seasons, az rule. are short. II
the National and American Leagues
were bound to receive their new chat
tells upon contracting for them. they
would have to pay salaries in full up 10
the conclusion of the major league Sea
sons In short. IL would necCssitate
carrying a lot of inexperienced and I'M
necessary men for several weeks after
their contract periods with the MINOR
leagues had expired.
Reversely. g hardship would b" sUf-
fcred on all sides in the disposition Of
major league surplus. Both the Ma
tional and American LeaS;Ie5 have
adopted stringent roster Limits to 30
into effect early in May. After that
time each Of the big lcagTc clubs must
cut to twenty-One players, OF rather TO
twenty-one uniformed men. There are
under contract with each OF these own
ers now q great many more than this
The Giants. for instance. have
approximately fifty players under re-
serve.
AS II is. McGraw probably viii be
sorelv puzzled to provide minor League
Herths for the thirty youpE men he is
forced BY baseball law ~ sacrifice in
May. His task would be greatly com
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-14
Veteran Shortstop Tells of His
Early Days on Diamond.
Has Played ~ Years.

Mans Wagner never talks for pub
hcauon This custom Of his is almost
as well accepted and accredited as the
lsws which govern the game. But
there 10 one rule that supersedes all
others, the rule that there are ex-
ception in the Wagner policy, for here
are some interesting facts given for
publication by the immortal Honus
himself. Tire following Is from the
special Wagner issue of the Baseball
magazine:
Il was born on February n, Is7i.
so II | live till that date this winter
] shall be forty-one years old. That
tH old for a bail player, they say. At
least there are not many OF US hanging
around the big leagues at that age. l
guess.
Il was born in Carnegie, and al
ways lived there. though the town
wasn't named Carnegie then. II was
called Mansfield when l first saw II.
Il was born three or four blocks
from where l now live. and had four
brothers and one sister. Ny brothers
we're. in the order of their age, Charles,
Al, Louis. myself and BIZ. I had also
a sister. Carrie, now Mrs. Gallagher.
Carrie was younger than I and older
than Bill. Bill was the baby Of the
family
None Of US brothers is married. The
three of US who 1--we in Carnegie bach
IL our house and take our meals out
ride There are hotels in Carnegie where
you can get something TO eat If you
have the price.
i played baseball when / was q KID.
and liked the game. ! liked all kinds Of
outdoor sport then, and Go now. was
pretty fast on my feet when was q kid.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-14
Hans Wagner Was Once
$40 Per Month HOLd-Out

q have competed in a sprint with
semi-professiOnals and won the race.
have been timed quite often, once at a
hundred yards in ten seconds. In my
prime / was told ! did not look as
though l was running fast. because l
took such long strides. II never mace
any difference to me how many strides
] took. as long as l took enough TO land
me where | was going.
Il played baseball when ! was a
kid, but that didn't amount TO much.
went to school here in Carnegie and
learned A few things. Then ! had to
go TO work. l was a coal miner for
about a year Then / went into a mill
and worked about a year.
When I was sixteen l started play
ing ball here in earnest / began in
1891 and played that season, also in go
and SO. IN "a ! played with the St
Lukes club. of Mansfield.
The latter part Of the season of "a
I went away 70 play ball. That was
On account OF my brother AL He was
playing with the club at Dennison,
Ohio, ana told the manager he. had
brother who could play ball. They be-
licved him and sent for me. ] finished
the season there.
In rs l played with three different
clubs. One OF them was Steubenville,
Ohio, which was managed by George
Moreland. MoTeland sent for me and
wanted me 20 play. He said he would
give me S3 d month. | told him I
wanted $40 He wrote me- ! will pay
sou SIS a month, and that is all ] will
ray you; if you don't want it You can
stay home So I went ! stayed at
Steubenville only q few weeks. l was
also at Warren. OF the Iron and OIL
lseagua/but most OF the season l spent
al Adrian. Mich. where ] played be-
tween two and three months. man
aged the club there. and did pretty well.
We finished in second place.
Ny legs have slowed up some in the
past few years. That has hurt
my fielding a little. as ] can't cover so
much ground as l used 10 do II has
slowed me up as a base stealer, too.
though so long as man can get the
start on the pitcher and slide we'll he
cen steal fair number Of bases year
even after he has slowed up a biz
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-14
"If They Want to Strike, Let
Them" Says Fiery Leader
of American League.

the national commission would not be
altered by any pressure the fraternity
might try TO bring TO bear to effect
reconsideration. Last summer at criti-
cal moment the fraternity disclosed its
chief weapon in threatened strike o.
the players of the two major leagues.
Fultz's organization won its point then
because the National League, against
the sentiment of Johnson, dec ded upoJ
the peaceful course. Fultz had the right
on his side of an argument that involv
ed technicality In the operation OF
new concession granted the fraternity
a few months earlier. The argument
was over the disposition OF First Base
man Kraft, awarded by the national
commission to a Southern League club,
before the clubs of the International
League-of higher classification - had
waived claim.
There is little reason TO doubt the sim
certify of fraternity members going out
at Fultzs orders at that time had not
{. Fl. Ebbets voluntarily come TO the
front with a purchase of Kraft for the
Newark club from the Southern Asso-
citation club that clamsd his services.
But since that time there has come .
revulsion OF feeling toward the matter
once favorable to the fraternity have
been somewhat disiSusioned by the at
titude OF such men as Caldwell. Lee
Magee, Konetchy, Allen, Wingo. Perritt.
ana Marquard- All OF tnese fraternity
brothers have broken or attempted TO
break straight contract obligations with
their employers
Players have gone too far in using
the Federal League as a club against
the ewners." said Johnson, There Il
no danger Of major league players ever
seriously considering a strike in the
future. II they do. let them go out
Such an action might solve 4 whole lot
of problems for club owners. Certainly
il would relieve our promoters of many
who have forced eNorbita1t
contracts 10 which they are not entitled
by ability
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-14
N GRAW PASSES UP
DOOM FOR GIANTS
Polo Grounds Wizard Declares
Red-Topped Backstop De-
mands Too Much Salary.

NEW YORK, Dec. H-Johnny Nc
Graw has about given up hope Of land
ing Charlie Doom, erstwhile manager
Of the Phiilies When asked what his
Falary demands we're. Doom said that
he wanted a three-year contract at
$3.50 a year.
y couldn't see my way clear TO pay
ing t@is money with baseball going
through such a grind as II is now"
said McCiraw today. IL Doom had
been willing 10 quote reasonable terms
l might have taken him. but / can't
civ" him that money"
President Baker says that if Doom
carries out his threat 10 jump TO the
Federal League. the Philadelphia CLUB
will seek an injunction barring him from
playing.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-14
Speedway Will Open
With 500-Mile Race

CHICAGO, Dec. 1.-THE Chicago
speedway will open June 70 with a 500
mile race for cars OF not more than 500
cubic inches piston displacement. under
tentative plans announced today. Chair
man Kinnerdel. OF the American Auto
mobile Association will arrive here to-
morrow for a conference with local Of
nCials who are DESTROYS OF having that
date approved. though IL conflicts with
a meeting scheduled for Galesburg. Ill.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-14

Dlicated IL IL were necessary for the
New York club to guarantee each dis
card a place In the minor leagues at a
salary equal To the % per cent increase
the young man would receive upon Ie-
porting to the Giants.
In this case. too, the minor leagues
would have their share of additional eX-
pense. Each year many prospects spring
up for trial in fast company. Many
never have a chance of making good,
but are. nevertheless. valuable assets
% the minor clubs which furnish them.
4 trial in the National or American
leagues. under the proposed fraternity
amendments. would force upon the mi
nor leagues to which they were return
ed a contract y per cent in advance of
the salary such players received the
previous season. whether or not the
players ability justified such increase.
Another point mentioned by johnson
Is that economical retrenchment for 1915
not confined to the major leagues
alone All OF the minor organizations
Sc III be operating under restricted roster
limits. This fact will greatly reduce the
customary fields OF surplus distr buttons
from the American and National
leagues. The problem is serious enough
as II stands. In his estimation, without
raising further barriers through auto
matte salary advances.
Salaries in both the major and minor
leagues have risen beyond the point of
reason said johnson. land curtailment
rather than increase is essential. The
National Commission had this object in
view when IL refused to grant the nine
TO the fraternity.
Il need not tell you tNlt fraternity
members have not always acted fairly
toward their employers. Many OF the
stars of the major leagues have taken
advantage of the unsettled conditions al
baseball to press upon their club presi-
dents additional salary considerations
even during the life OF contracts which
the fraternity pledged itself TO regard as
b ndng to both sides. Organized base
ball always has shown every considera-
ton to the welfare Of the players. but
does not propose to he driven into grant
ing concessions that would be unfair to
the employers
Johnson declared that the stand OF
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-14
GIANTS WILL SEEK
LUCK OF HARVARD

NEW YORK, Dec. 14.-John Nc
Graw has decided to get the
winning colors. Next season
the Giants will wear black
sweaters with red trimmings.
The color scheme is copied
from the Harvard football
team, which McGraw saw in
action against the Yale eleven.
For the last two years New York
University has been the model
of the New York Nationals, but
the violet has not proved to be
a victory bringing color. If the
red and black does as well for
McGraw as it did for Harvard,
the fans will have no COM
plant.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-14

IF l should go there it would be only
at the Colonel'S request" said he.
However I do not think such a visit
will be necessary
Johnson went direct TO Chicago. He
had intended visiting Washington to
consult with President Minor on pos
sible act on against Walter johnson,
but fixed up that matter by long dis
tance telephone.
President Frank Farrell of the New
York Americans called upon johnson st
the Belmont Hotel Yesterday afternoon.
There is nothing I can say except
that I have instructed Mr.. johnson to
dispose of my property. provided those
anxious TO secure IL meet my price"
was FarrelIs statement.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-14

IF the club is sold the new owners
viii have purchased valuable property
81 bargain. American League fans
viii also be assured Of a handsome
home for their team. can promise
q surprise in the matter of a new
manager. His name will cause quite
q sensation. ! tell you
Johnson dropped several hints that
would ind cate that negotiations have
gone much further than the public has
been led to believe. He contempiates
fishing trip to Florida and may so TO
Cuba to visit Captain Huston. Mr..
Johnson says he does not anticipate
visit of Colonel Rupert at French
Lick.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-14

him out of baseball; but Davis did not
think of himself. only his club, and bv
fall of 1910 Mclnnis was drilled into
what | think Is the best frst Sasn,,1e n
PLAYING the game today. This Is said
with allowance for several other Irst
class men playing the bag. but with the
general play of the worlds chamnion
first basemen l concede him the honor
of being the top-notch man of that posi-
ton today.
His hitting and fielding is better than
any other I'm the business, and with his
age he should play the bag for num-
Der Of years. He was out OF the worlds
series against the Giants. but his mas
ter. Harry Davis, put up 4 game that
few could equal: but Harry said: That
was for only few games. ! could rot
keep M that pace long" sat II was
some pace when he was going Cor the
very few games II took the Athletics 10
humble the Giants
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-14
Sporting Gossip.

Daniel Frederick Potter, jr.. viii cap
tain the Cornell cross-country runners
next year Potter won the Individual in
tercollegiate cross-country title recently.
Branch Hickey. manager OF the
Browns. has Joined President Hedges at
F'reeport to inspect the new training
quarters
The Baltimore Federals are now re-
ported as being after Catcher Lapp, OF
the Mackians.
]. ]. McDermott. former national open
champion in golf. has resigned as pro-
fessionaI OF the Atlantic City Country
Club.
The Boston club has deserted the his
toric band box-now the fans will have
room to breathe during a game.
We re-, l,h much interest story
that NiIb Robinson made a good
showing with the Brooklyn club. Joe
Birmingham ought to claim a share OF
the worlds championship coin on that
basis.
John Ward now arises to claim the po-
sition Of chairman of the Society-of-
Vile.
II they give the Belgians the Nobel
peace prize. why not award one TO Ban
Johnson? He never started trouble,
either. unless there was an opening
Connie Mack might stop almost all
that criticism in Philadelphia by claim
ing that only those who paid TO get into
the game last season have the right to
kick.
II the Fed League owners maintain
this secrecy as TO the identity of the
major league players who have jumped
contracts. we expect to see them come
onto the field masked.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-14

Here is a player who started in as n
shortstop. but he was never built for
that position, especially IN trying to
beat out a player like Jack Barry for
the place. What will | 10 with this
fellow" That Is what bothered Mama
ger Mack for a few months. The solu-
ton was soon found-first base for him
as Harry Davis was beginning 10 slow
up on his feet, and one thing Mack likes
Is fast men,
He asked Harry what he thought OF
the idea Of occurring an understudy for
his position. Sure, I viii take that
Tunt over there at short. and 7 think J
can make first bas"man out - him,
even ii he Is only = toot 81. am not
much taller" replied Harry; aud IL he
can play the gam" the way hc should,
he will be the man"
With that good old Harry took a man
to drill into a position that would put
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-14
MICHIGAN MAY PLAY
PRINCETON IN 1915
Rumor That TWo-Year Agree
ment viii Be Signed at Early
Date.

ANN ARPOR. Mich, Dec. 14.-Instead
OF meeting Harvard. the Maize and Blue
may journey East TO meet the Prince
ton eleven next fall with the an
nouncement that the Crimson has called
on a 1915 game with the Wolverines
comes another that Princeton II willing
20 sign two-year agreement, the first
game To be played at Princeton, and
the second here.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-14

When a scout wires Gritf he has dis
covered a second Walter johnson, he'd
better specify whether he means pitch
ing or jumping.
Houdini'S latest stunt is to escape from
eask OF beer. Ping Bodie wouldn't cal
that escaping.
At the Dead Letter sale to be held
Wednesday,, there Is some T7s1sor tkat
&C W. u" three letters Uktch hare
been dead for years, IoiH be revicsd
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-14
BRAVES GET MANAGER
FOR FIVE SEASONS
George StaIIings Signs Contract
to Remain at Head of
Champions.

BOSTON. Dec. 4.-George T. Stall
inEs, who led the Boston Nationals 20
the worlds championship this fall. Will
continue as manager Of the club for
at least five years, it was announced
today.
Stallings has signed a contract eX-
tending four years beyond the coming
season. when his previous agreement
viii expire. Neither Stallings nor Presi
dent Gafney would announce the salary
terms Of tine neW contract.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-14
Gilmore Hopes to Wean
Rupert From American

jr.. millionaire Cincinnatian, Rupert
himself announced today. The Federal
leader. it is understood. will endeavor
TO induce Rupert to make an eleventh
hour change in plans and swing his
millions to the third league. instead of
entering into the deal for the purchase
OF the New York Yankees.
Rupert would not say whether or
not he sent Gilmore an invitation for
the conference.
From other sources it was reported
that the Federal League president is
coming as the result Of an invitation
Rupert extended over the telephone
Saturday
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-14
Seconds to Be Boxers.

NEW YORK. Dec. lL-Packey McFar-
land and Mike Gibbons viii fight each
other tomorrow nightly strategy.
Packey has been retained to coach lin,
Coney, the Dublin giant, who meets
Gunboat Smith at Madison Square Gar
den. Jim Buckley. the sunuer's man
agsr. not TO be out-done, got Gibbons
to act as his mans director on the
night OF the battle.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-14
Army and Navy Teams
To Play Diamond Series

ANNAPOLIS, Md, Dec. IA series
OF games, instead OF the usual single
contest, is likely 10 be played the com
ing season between the baseball teams
Of the Naval and Military Academies.
The local mana cement has proposed
that the first game be played here May
-. and the second at West Point on
aay Is.
II a third and decisive game Is neces-
sary II will be played At West Point
on May =.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-14
Baseball Players Fraternity Handed
Cold Shoulder by Commission, Says Ban
PASSES CRISIS

NEW YORK, Dec. 1.-The con-
dition of Johnny Evers, captain
of the Boston Braves, was de-
clared to have improved some
what yesterday. DR.. J. E. Her
rity, who is attending him,
thinks the crisis j. Evers' i'll
ness pneumonia - has been
successfully passed, and that
his convalescence from now on
will be steady.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-14
In Field for Games.

The National A. G. basketball team
would Ike to hear from all teams In
the District averaging 10 pounds. or
about that weight All games are 10 be
played on opponents ioor Address all
answers 10 William Martin. I;'7i Florida
avenue northeast.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-14
Little Italy" Flocks to
See Jim Murphy in Bout

KENOSHA, Wis. Dec. l4.-Chicago's
Little Italy" was transported almost
..odily 10 Kenosha today, and Il big con-
tiugeut of Charley Whites friends
moved in from the Windy City. too. n
. anticipation Of considerable scrap
when White and Jimmy Murphy clash
bsrs tonight Murphy Is an Italian.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-14
When Yanks' Manager
Is Named a Sensation
Will Certainly Follow
So Says Ban B. Johnson He Quits New York Close Up
OeaIfor Sale of FareIrS Chb-Leauue Boss Calls OF
Visit to Confer With Ben Minor.

NEW YORK. Dee l4Pcsident Ian Johnson. League
Chicago
club Col Jacob Euppe HIS
would be decided the other within the three days
"A transaction capital deal OF time
However where know
frh
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-14

Tech adherents are puzzled
over W. Camps failure TO
pick at least twelve of their
team for the All-American
eleven.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-14
Can Throw Bill.

Bill Cochran. boss of the University Of
n. higan football team. has p father
D, no claims he can throw Biz at wrest-
ing. II certain COACHES hear Of this,
Cochran. 81. may be found in some line
- next fall.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-14
Federal League Leader Will
Confer Today With Man Sug-
uested as Yankee Boss.

FRENCH LICK SPRINGS. Ind. Dec.
N.-President James A. Gilmore. of the
Federal League, viii arrive here today
for a conference with Col Jacob Rupert,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-14
TODAY'S PLA YERGRAPH
By GEORGE L. MORELAND-No. 80.

JOHN McINNIS, AthleticsBorn, 1890
Height, nches weight pounds Bats throws
right handed First professional Havehi, Mass
1908 Major league engagem ent,A Athletics,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-14

~~--H AA@AASAoAHty siEnteQ the FedE
After having worn the Athletics
square cap so long, there is some
doubt whether the White Sox's
round cap will fit Eddie Collins
head.
scout hdtos says hs has picked IN
fhe' best pitcher IN the country. ONLY
trouble IS the big Isdgxes pIay "a, tbe
city.
The war has cut off the supply OF
ivory Suffering among the poor will
be intense
Grin isn't worrying. He has somsbody
70 MI walter Johnson's shoes In fact, this
nov phenon wears 'em two sizes larSer