New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-01
No Legitimate Reason for
Appearance on Stage,
Says Murnane.
STALLINGS, HOWEVER,
NEEDS THE MONEY
Superbas Likely to Pass Up
Augusta and Train in Waco,
Tex, Next Spring.

Boston, the home of Honey Fitz"
and of Mayor Curley, has suddenly be-
come afflicted with dignity. And its
dignity is hurt. The appearance of
various members of the Boston Braves
upon the stage is the cause of the in
jury. Tim Murnane, president of the
New England League, journalist and
dean of Boston baseball, is the spokes-
man against the acting players.
After telling of the various honors
heaped upon the Braves, he says: But
one feature Boston hardly approves Of
is the acceptance by several of the
champion teammates of offers to ap-
pear on the vaudeville stage-even
Manager George Stallings finally yield
ed 70 the tempter. Not one OF these
men has a thing on earth that could
interest the public for moment as a
legitimate Snowman, their appearance
simply drawing the lovers of baseball
TO the theatre out of curiosity to see
their idols, and while Stallings, Govdy,
Rudolph and the rest look good 70 the
fans on the diamond, on the stage they
are working at the wrong game and
only belittle themselves.
at is just case Of getting little
easy money on the outside at the ex-
pense of baseball, and baseball is too
clean and legitimate sport to be so
exploited"
For Stallings Murnane is willing to
make allowances. Manager George
Stallngs," he says, may have excuses
TO offer He is embarrassed financially
% Ia n
worth OF cotton now on his Georgia
plantation. a crop representing a whole
seasons work.
"As a result he was in need of coin 70
carry his crop over, and the chance OF
picking up 81 500 a week for several
weeks strongly appealed to him. There
fore we will give the Miracle Man
the benefit of the doubt, and figure that
the only reason he took the theatrical
cffer was that he needed the money.
But there is absolutely no excuse for
Gowdy and Rudolph in their stage
venture"
It is probable that the Superbss will
not train at Augusta, Ga, next year.
The weather at their camp was poor
last spring, and Robinson has decided
to seek new quarters. Waco, Tex,
which is an unfortified city, will proba-
bly, be invaded by the Superbas.
Stirred by criticism, the Yankees
have signed a player for next season.
He is Milton II. Baker, a pitcher, who
had a short trial with the Phillies last
season.
The Washington Senator'S expect to
train in style next spring. Palm Beach
is the place favored BY Clark Griffith.
If nerve is the chief requisite Of a
baseball player, Joe Kelly, outfelder Of
the Pirates, should be certain of sue
cess. At the end of the season he de-
cided that ne would like to take up
automobiling. Hans Wagner sold him
a secondhand car, and devoted one al
ternoon TO teaching him how to drive.
The next day Kelly started for his
home in Kansas, 4 Journey OF 1000
miles over muddy roads.
The day after the last game Of the
world series one of the Boston players
called upon Jim Gaffney in his private
office. Don't you think | worked
mighty hard for the club this year ?"
began the player.
Sure" said the owner Of the club;
"who said you didnt?"
well" S. i'd the visitor somewhat
taken aback; don't you think ought
to get something"
What do you wsDt2" countered
Cafney.
IF told you what | thought ought
20 get you'd probably drop dead" an
swered the player solemnly.
"I'll take the risk" responded the
magnate.
why" said the Brave, 81 reckoned
that ought to get 81 600 extra"
"All right; it's yours" answered
Gafney, without a moments hesits-
ton.
Gee" said tie sstonished player,
~ ought to have asked for q couple Of
thousand"