The Washington times., 1914-11-01
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men who is said to be not entirely
satisfied with his place. ana, whiie
he is perhaps the most popular OF all
the Athletics in Philadelphia, ne may
fall victim to his managers struggle
to purge his club of any man VINO
mioht be placed in the partially dis
gruntled class.
Waivers are not likely to be asked
on Oldring as It Is almost foregone
conclusion that no other member OF
Ban Johnsons family would ever con-
sent to allow so valuable a player to
Slip beyond the pale OF the American
League.
Following his system of not antlci-
pating any prospective deals through
the papers, Clark Griffith today de-
clined to go on record as to his PROB
able action in regard to the men Mack
is likely to allow to go in the dismem-
berment OF the Athletics. He points to
the fact that. while Jack Coombs is
admittedly through. Bender led the
leagues pitchers during the season just
closed. while Plank. when given a SUI
fcient rest between performances. has
been consistently successful against
certain teams that Washington must
stop il the Griffmen are to rise to the
toward Oldring Washington is par
ticularly sweet While most OF the
Young National pitchers did not realize
the oromise they showed in the early
.nrin1 training. it was the failure of the
team to show. real punch that held
the team from ascending to higher
nIane than third position. Oldring is a
hitter Of the most vicious type and II
Mack will place him on the market
Griffith is more than likely TO be one OF
tha bidders for a batter who could be
of incalcuable value in an offensive
way. o,g
tho leading pitchers in the American
League last season. Connie was asked
DO YOU think their usefulness is at an
end" Dodo. ore
a. good az they ever were," was the re-
Then why do YOU want to get rid of
them
:: 9TH the Federal League. I wanted to
n,otect organized baseball, and give
others q chance to bid for their services.
tor I refuse to pay salaries all out OF
nroportion 70 the value of the player.
in addition. ] had other reasons?
What are they?
can't tell them just at present.
Did the reports that Bender had
;t,knn training rules the night before
the start Of the worlds series have any
tfing to do with your action
absolutely not. think those roDort $
were false. Bender told me he didn't
touch a drop of booze during the big
games. and I believe him, for he has
never lied 10 me-
Isn't it unusual to release pitchers OF
Bender's and Plank's caliber?
1T is
Then why did you do it,
Because | am through with them.
don't mind saying now that there are
more surprises for the fans. I know |
NAV be criticised. but am going to
shake up the team.
Connie was then asked il a certain
outfielder. who figured In scandal, was
among those to be traded or released.
.'Stop right there" interrupted Connie.
81 don't want you to mention names and
eliminate this player and that player.
7 am no, yet prepared to mention the
other changes that have in mind. That
will rcme out later.
put isn't it odd that manager
should shake up team that for many
seasons has been the best in baseball :
EVEN though the Braves defeated the
NhIetics. many still insist tnat Nour
team IL superior to them. Then way
make a lot Of changes?
I'VE are doing it for the best inter
ests of the club" was the response.