Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-29
HEINIE ZIMMERMAN GOES TO
GIANTS IN EXCHANGE FOR
DOYLE AND TWO RECRUITS
Weeghman, Disguised With Eccentric Star, De-
cides Not to Send Him to Pennant Contender
and Shifts Him to McGraw
By CHANDLER D. RICHTER

CHICAGO, Aug. 90
TJEINIE ZIMMERMAN, sugging third
i J. baseman of the Cubs, has been traded,
but not to the Phillies. Heinie went to the
| Giants In deal consummated shortly after
Manager Moran had lost all desire to pro-
| cure this star after an outburst of temper
which proved conclusively that he would not
aid in bringing about harmony in any team.
The Cubs received Larry Doyle, veteran
| second baseman of the Giants; Outhelder
Jacobson and Infielder Hunter in exchange
| for Zimmerman Zimmerman left for Gin
| cnnati where he is scheduled to play with
| the Giants against the Reds this afternoon.
| Doyle will get into the game with the Cubs
| today.
Zimmerman was the Phils' property for
| the asking and 1t almost is certain that
Manager Moran's proposition would have
been accepted by the Cubs and that the
Phils would have been satisfied II the tenn
permental Heinie had not butted in at the
wrong time. AS II stands we think the
Phils are mighty lucky that "Zlm" was
added to the Giants roster and wish that
the Dodgers or Braves had landed him.
weeghman wanted everything in sight for
Zimmerman when Moran first talked to him
yesterday. His first proposition was for
trade for Bancroft, even up His second
was for Cooper and two pitchers, or Cooper,
an infielder and pitcher Moran listened
to all, but could not see them. Finally
Weeghman said he would be satished with
Stock and Nlehof.
No Chance, Says Moran
Moran informed Weeghman that there was
not a chance for him to pull any of the four
deals mentioned and made Weeghman
proposition. The Cub owner told Moran
that he would think 1t over. So certain was
Weeghman that he had pulled a great deal
that he informed Chicago scribes that lln-
norman would be with the Phils and so
he would have If Heinie only had kept out
of the limelight.
Moran refused to even consider a trade
involving Bancroft and Cooper, because he
believes that these two players have years
of great ball playing in them and will be
the foundation for a great team in the fu-
ture, even though the brilliant shOrtstop of
1915 is not playing consistent ball. nor fol-
lowing instructions extensively. Cooper Is
not rated so highly in Philly because he
failed to burn things up when given brief
opportunity, but Moran thinks he Will be
one of the greatest outfielders in the game
in another year.
That other managers agree with Moran
Is evident, as no fewer than three western
leaders have talked trade with Moran, and
all of them wanted Cooper whose Federal
League work earned him many admirers
among scouts and managers, To date
Cooper has not shown the Philly fans the
form that warrants Moran's predictions, but
he surely looked like a star in the three
games he has played in the West.
How "Zim" Was Queered
Here is the real and only correct version
of the story that queeFed Zimmerman so
far as the Phlllies are concerned Yester-
day morning 'zim" came down to the La
Sale Hotel where the Phillies are quar-
tered, and loudly proclaimed that he wanted
to join Moran that he could play for
Moran, and insisted upon being with the
champions.
Heinie made hit with this statement as
the Phllly players had visions of harmony
with the great "Zim" clouting the ball TO |
all parts OF the field but when they arrived |
at the ball park in the afternoon they found |
Zimmerman making speech for the ben
eft OF a lot OF fans" to the effect that he |
was going TO block the deal unless he was |
given new contract, bonus for signing |
the same and everything but the clubhouse
In Philly
Just about this time Charley weeghman,
owner Of the Cubs and a real sportsman.
passed by and tapped his forehead, wink
Ing knowingly to Charley Williams, secre- i
tary OF the club. Heinie spied Weeghman,
who was talking to friend at the time,
and shouted, Here, you, want 70 see YOU
Weeghman Surprised
Weeghman feigned surprise and was wait
ing for Heinles blum. The third-sacker
threatened to balk the deal unless he was
given large sum OF money, wanted three
year contract (evidently forgetting that the
Feds are out Of existence) and started tell
ing Weeshman just where he was going
to play.
zimmermans attitude aid not make
much OF q hit with Weeahman Who Is, II Il
pothing else one Of the gamest ana nerviest
men Ia baseball despite his brief experiences,