Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1914-12-18


orally believed that Eddie Collins
would be made the manager of the
White Sox, but since the appoint
ment of Rowland anything that hap
pens from now on will be received
without a murmur. Playing the un-
expected is always considered a good
move on the diamond. Chicago has
certainly played the unexpected by
appointing Rowland. of Peoria. to
lead the White sox.
o
The sale OF the New York Yankees
is due today Ban Johnson says that
Colonel RUPERT will be the owner of
the club before night falls. In the
meantime, it Is believed that Frank
Farrell. the president Of the Yanks, is
negod odating for a manager. II Is said
that Mr.. Farrell sent a telegram 60
Kid Gleason, who is connected With
the Chicago White SoX. Offering him
the Job as leader. Johnson says the
next manager Of the Yankees viii
create a sensation when his name Il
mentioned. johnson. Of course. is
figuring that Colonel Rupert viii own
the club. In case the club isn't sold.
why the big surprise may not come 10
pass.
o
Jack Dalton will tell you that he
has been dickering with the Federal
league, but he Is nor blowing about
the fact. He says he put PROPOSE
tton np to Charley Ebbets. but he
hasn't heard from him since. He
wants considerabl more money than
he recelv ed last year. and he says the
Feds are willing to give Il TO him.
He would rather play with Brook
lyb. but he will play anywhere he
can get the money. Mr.. Ehbets Of
fered Dalton an increase of $500 over
his salary OF last season, but Jack
says his performance with the Su-
perbas entities him to three times
thai amount. He is going to hold
out for his price. and If Brooklyn
won't give It to him he will flop over
to the Feds. He will sign con-
tract by January 10. Who it will be
all depends on what Mr.. Ebbets does
in the matter. Dalton would like to
remain a regular" but proper in
ducements win make him an out
law"
Q
Harry Smith would like to manage
The Newark Club next season, but
this is hardly possible The Inter
League magnates have come
to an understanding as regards to
and no bench leaders will
be In the league next year. The man
who runs the team will also have TO
run the bases, and he will have to
be q regular in the strictest sense OF
the word. Smith is still an able
and he would no doubt be
willing to take his turn behind the
bat, but his salary is SO high that two
Dretty good catchers could be secured
for the amount paid to him. Having
won pennant for Newark, Smith
feels that he has an interest here. He
was surely popular with the fans.
Q
With the number Of players linn
ted to sixteen on each team in the
league, not few OF the old-timers
will be among the missing when |
play time comes around. It is the |
plan TO not only keep the limit down, !
but to keep the salaries down. There
is certain to be an overs supply of
players next year, for every club in
every league las been ordered 70
curtail in numbers. Where these
players are going to work ia the
question. The Feds have more men
than they will be able to use. and If
the outlaws should happen to go
under there would be still more men
out OF employment. Any old job Is a
pretty good job in baseball al the
present time.
Handing one 10 the prosecutor for
stopping his fsvorite sport a fight
fan writes:
J. z. N:
Did the prosecutor give any reasons
for prohibiting boxing? Boxing, in
my opinion, is a good. clean sport, and
the majority of the boys who engage
actively in the game do not indulge in
any bad habits, such as drinking and
Why doesn't the prosecutor
give a good reason for stopping box
ing In the city? He probably never
witnessed a boxing bout and called off
the shows on what he he'd heard from