New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-24
Think Institution Such
as Carr Started Would
Prove Its Worth
Bv W. J. MACBETH.

Tho major leagues. is likely 20 be al
,smnted IN the very near future. The
plsn has the hearty Endorsement OF sueh
capable field generals as John j. NC
Grsw, Connie Mack, Hughie Jennings
and George Staliings.
Such an institution was attempted
several yesrs ago by Charlie Carr MI
nor league manager and former nrst
basemAn Of the Cleveland and Detroit
American League clubs. Carr did not
meet with the success he had hoped, but
that vas the fault Of the times rather
than Of the idea.
Carr SET up his establishment IN far
of Texas. lie secured fine tract OF
land near mineral spring. erected
building 20 accommodate upward OF
fftv men. laid out three diamonds and
installed a fine gymnasium. lie began
his venture largely on the promises OF
major league and minor league CLUB
owners. The Federal League war came
The money these owners had planned
20 turn Cars way was needed 10 hght
the outlaw organization. The schoo!
did not prosper and was abandoned.
Carr was the victim Of circum-
stances. unfortunately, said George
Stallings recently. His was brilliant
idea that would have been successful
beyond the shadow Of doubt had con
ditions remained as they were when be
conceived il. But for the baseball war
Cars school should have made good.
Cars Location Faulty
Vow, Carr did not pick out the most
desirable location for his school, Stall
lines continued. TEXAS is a long, long
way from the East, and 10 the West
such d school must look for its greatest
patronage. The major leagues are To-
Gated in the East, and the major leagues
make possible the success or suoh
promotion. A man of baseball expert
cnce who would establish such an lns'I-
tuition as Carr planned IN Georgia or
Florida could scarcely fail
IL would throw the weight OF my
influence 10 such needed institution
says Hughie Jennings.
81 would figure properly conoucteo '
school 4 means Of great economy. Dlo b
Won ever stop 20 think OF the tremen 4
dous expense Of spring training IL
could be cut Just about IN half II man
ayers had d means OF getting ,fue
line on the ability Of recruits before
tho training season began. Not more
Than one Of every ten minor leaguers
taken South rs able 70 stlcS IN l"SV
company on his first trial.
Owners Of baseball clubs wouio De
delighted. / am sure, to pay rich lee
for the training OF green ma'eHsl un-
der competent instructors. IL would re-
Neve ? great deal OF care and worry
from the managers. The young players
Of course. might be wiling 10 snare
some Of the expense IN the interests Oh
their own good and advancement
Jennings Boosts Scheme
AN illustration Of what l mean. !
Detroit for several years has been IN /
need Of better pitching. Ny scouts
scour the country and send to me
host Of pitchers. They 90 20 the Tram /
inc camp with the veterans. There Is
so much 10 do a. the training camp. and
i, is 50 necessary that tired materla /
have opportunity 70 condition ltselI
that recruit material cannot possibly
get proper attention, no matter nov
genuinely interested manager may De;
Now. IL there were scnool IN cofnmahI
of sbreUd baseball men | could send
NV Young pitchers South two months
before the training season began sno
from reliable Judges secure true Inc
q, their abilities. For a reasonably
modest sum | could learn Just what TINS
or that one lacked, whether or no ne
was ripe for fast company, and could
thereby eliminate from the costly train
ing table the great number Of colts who
never from the start have chance 10
make nv team. II my club had to pay
the tuition IL would still save on rail
way fares, hotel bills and travelling e1-
penses."
was a Arm believer In the need OF sucn
4 school as Charlie Carr attempted
.nroursged him in his underts King. |
still believe there is crying neeo TOT
such an institution.
The major leagues" McGrsw con-
tinued, could well afford 20 90 in on
= cooperative scheme. The beneht
would be shared alike by champions
and tsilenders / would welcome the
chance 20 donate my services part or
each off-season 70 such 4 commendaole
undertaking. and ! am sure most OF the
managers Of major league clubs feel
the same way. feel obliged always TO
do whatever ! may TO beneht young
players. not only of the Giants but also
OF rival clubs. and those OF the Amer
lean League as well.
Great Saving Says McGrsr
II have always maintained that the
training season is too limited 20 get
a true line on young players worth.
liked the long training season because
il always gave me results. Now, the
National League has set limit. No
manager can 60 into camp before March
each year A school would not only
offer the advantages Of the longer train
inr season. but would permit in add
tion the cutting IN half OF the present
stay OF the regulars in the Southland.
For. when all II said and done, the
training season - fundamentally an IN
der.aking for the benefit Of the mex
perienced players. Tined veterans ben
eft only in 50 far as physical fitness
coe,. Team work with them is CUES
ton Of sunshine enough 20 loosen the
kinks"
Those behind the scheme 20 reestab-
lish a school Of baseball play will make
81 efor; 10 interest the major lesgue
clubs a. their annual schedule meeting
in this city next February. II is hoped
that the school may be started next
will be asked 20 give part OF their time
al l.. 4. l. g. 49,