Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-16
American League Mag
mates Leave Chicago
to Attend Federal
League Peace Con-
ference
Rn a Stnr Correspondcnt

New YORK. Dec. 16.-The National
1.aque magnates did little more today
,hor mark time. outside of the much
.oired.of peace. the suggestion made by
President w. f. Baker, of Philadelphia,
90 eliminate all free passes to the league
ror,es was the chief topic of conver-
sation
paker has asked the league to adopt
rpIe forcing every home team to pay
for every person who goes through the
,,rrs,ilss In other words, the home
foam will he forced to pay the visitors
for every complimentary ticket given out.
This would virtually mean that the pass
cate at major league ball parks would
20 out OF existence.
The suggestion brought forth storm
~ nrotcst. especially from New York and
cbicago. where the free list Is double
mat of other teams. II was finally de-
cided to allow the matter to rest until
the February meeting. In the meantime
committee of National League mag
nates will meet a group appointed by
Ran johnson and find how the American
League stands on the proposition.
A. L. Will Decline
II is almost certain that the American
League Will decline to adopt the rcsolu-
,ion. as Ban Johnson has always be-
l,eved that the great success of that
league during the war with the National
Jsaque was due to the liberal use of the
free gate. This idea has been tried be-
fore bv individual clubs without any In
structions from the league and proved
failure President Baker was the victim
of much sarcastic comment from scribos
attending the meeting for proposing the
b resolution.
The other amendment which took up
the greater part of the afternoon. was
on a subject equally as foolish. IL was
on the subject of fining ballplaycrs.
rule was finally adopted compelling play
ers put out of the game and fined to pay
their own fines. In the past ii has been
the custom for the magnates to pay the
fines. which caused the players to be ir-
responsible. 1t is an excellent rule If 1t
could be enforced, but it Is another of
those rulings which has been tried be-
fore and has been a failure because the
magnates who vote for 1t are invariably
the first to break the agreement.
Herzog Will Stay
The report that Charley Herzog was
to be released as manager of the Gin
cinnat Reds is apparently dream, in
spirpd by Tom Clarke, the ulSSatlSued
catcher. HcrZog and Hermann are on
excellent terms, and the Redland chiefs
belief is that his team has a great chance
for the National League pennant with
Herzog at the helm. They are to meet
tomorrow Mt noon to talk over plans for
next season, and unless all signs fail the
, consultation will he u pleasant one, with
Herzog retained.
/ 1t was rumored about the meeting that
Joe Kelley, the famous star OF years
4 ago. who is now scouting for the New
& York Americans, would sever his connec-
tions with that team to return to Toronto
as manager OF the reconstructed team
in the new circuit, but Kelley Indignantly
denied the report and says he hopes to
remain with cap" Huston as long as
he remains in baseball.
CHICAGO, Dec, 16.-The American
League peace delegation" left here
shortly after noon today for New York
where they will confer with representa-
tiyes of the Federal, National and Inter-
national Leagues regarding a merger of
the OUTLAWS" and organized baseball.
Those who left were Ban b. Johnson,
Ben Minor. Connie Mack, Colonel Rup-
pert Joe Lannin and Charles Comiskey
Connie Mack is not one of the peace del
egates.
Before leaving Ban Johnson said:
"Whlle We can't say definitely that every
.hing is arranged between the Federal
League and organized baseball, it is safe
o say that If a settlement of the details
can be arranged there will be peace"