The Washington times., 1915-02-04
United Front Is Opposed to In
vaders by American League
Mogu|s, Who Simply Refuse
to Worry About Them.
''Down With Economy" Is
Slogan, and Baseba|I's Gar
Forces National League to
Foil ow His, Example.
By LOUIS A. DOUGHER.

by LOUlS A. DOUGHER.
Defiance to the Federal League is
breathed in everymove Of Ban john
=, son and his cohorts. Far from cut
ting expenses at the expense Of the
playing organization because of the
invasion by Jimmy Gilmore's band,
the American League has tossed
aside all fear. All it's old rules will
be kept and, furthermore, as an
added def, American League clubs
have been authorized to begin train
ing whenever they please"
The skillful handling of league af-
fairs by Ban B. Johnson is once more
shown. In December the National
League suggested it's cut to twenty
one players. Now, after Ban john
sons sturdy action in the face of
Federal League warfare, the Ma
tional League will next week be
practically compelled to follow the
lead of the younger organization, or
lose in the estimation of the public.
The excellent team work Of American
League magnates Is also shown in the
unanimous vote to allow President
johnson to handle the waving Of draft
privileges from the three Glass "A or
ganizations. Fan has been clothed with
authority to act as he sees fit, follow ing
conference with President John X
Tener. Of the National League. If the
Federal League is successful. 1t will not
be because Of the weakness Of the
American League. 1t is this point that
Ban johnson has sunk home, too.
AS in 1914. each club will be allowed
to retain thirty-fve players in the play
ing periods between August 10 and May
l5. Between May Is and August Is.
only twenty-five players will be allowed
on the roster. During the winter the
SKY will be the limit.
The use Of the emery BALI has been
tabooed. and now Joe Wood will have
to do some real tinging to get by.
Two season passes, good Tor every big
League park in the league, will be given
each payer. thus elevating the ath-
letes to the rank of baseball writer's.
The schedule has been adopted Official
~, which is hardly SURPRISE.
Colonel RUPERT and Captain Huston,
the new Yankee owners, were intro
dueed. au. Soaxed into making speeches, and
Outside of these few little details
nothing really happened at Ban john
sons gathering, which should please Gil
more ct al.
Trade winds blew awhile-but only
awhile, and then quit without success
Colonel Hedges ouered to lraue ,.arl
Hamilton tor Sl.U0,UOO.
Colonel Rupert wouldn't listen to a
trade for Fritz Maisel.
Joe Blrmins ham offered to accent the
Polo Grounds for Joe jackson.
Bill Carrigan was deaf to deals in
rolring any of his southpaws, Vean
Gregg. George Foster. Hubert Leonard.
or Ray Collins.
Connie Mack turned down all offers
for Rube Oldring.
Charlie Comiskey didn't even Care
mention Bert Shotten's name.
But twas a famous victory
Bill Carirgan agreed to let Walter
Rehg 90 to the Yanks.
Frank Navin agreed on a pr'ce for
Walter Pipp and Hugh High both OF
whom will play with the Yankees in
1915.
Right here all swapping. transferring,
bartering and selling ceases.
Tho usual mouse has come from the
American Leag.e mountain.
Manager Clark G. Griffith returned
from New York radiant at his success
in staving off the cut in players allowed
each club. He had been against the idea
from its inception, and went to New
York to campaign among the managers
and moguls.
That's all | did," said Griff today.
talk against this chopping down the
number of players allowed the various
clubs. Not "A word was breathed con-
Cernine trades. Nobody said anything to
me, and l haven't any players to use,
anyway
The Cid Fox had something to say
about the expected decision of Judge
Lands in Chicago.
while l haven't the slightest idea as
to what his decision will be-" said the
Griffmens boss, II don't think he'll do
anything that will hurt baseball He Is
one of the most enthusiastic fans in the
country. and knows that the game has
been conducted honestly and uprightly.
II VIC have made mistakes. he'll say so.
but he won't do anything that will ruin
the game. OF that feel sure"
The Yankees will remain at the Polo
Grounds orf ut least two more seasons,
according to Colonel Rupert 1t had
been said that a new American League
park would be available for 1916.
The annual meeting of the National
Commission will be held I'm Cincinnati
or Chicago Saturday, irrespective Of the
decision to be handed down by Judge
Lands on or before that day.
come back" for Ed Walsh next sum
mer. He says that the Big Reel has
rested thoroughly, and will be in tin
top form In 1914, though he will hardly
he able to pitch hts usual Ave or six
Games week.