New Britain herald., 1916-10-24
FULTz PROTESTS 7.
 TIMING OF RED SOX
Head of Players Fraternity Objects
 to Penalty Of Ban Johnson

New York, Oct 24-The reports from American league headquarters to the effect that the members of the Boston Red SoX, worlds champions, and other players enrolled in the league may be fined for participating in so-called transforming games after the close of the regular season, has brought forth vigorous protest from the Baseball Players Fraternity.
 President David l.. Fultz stated yes- terday that the fraternity cannot recognize the right of organized base- ball to fine it's members for such an alleged offense, and further pointed out that players were acting we'll within their legal rights in taking rart in such games. President Fultzs statement follows:
 "The fraternity cannot recognize the right of organized baseball to me players for taking part in games after the season is over and after their con- tracts have expired. The players have of course, no right to represent any club without the consent Of its owner, but as long as they trade upon their own personal regulations they are clearly within their rights.
 "The relation of player to magnate is purely contractual, and gives no basis for the principle of paternalism which the magnates now attempt 10 infect into it. Tn addition, represent tatives of organized baseball have for years conducted post season trips in which they shared the receipts, and 1t is difficult for the players to see the distinction between these trips and the ones the magnates now seek to l abolish
 ''I am not discussing the advisabf- itv of pennant winners transforming after the season, as that is an entire ly different matter. I am simply commenting upon their right to do so if they so desire.
 eff the National Commission thinks the alleged offense of sufficient tmpor- tance and that the act would be wise and dignifed one, they have every right to withhold the world series emblems from the Red Sox, but as far as tining them Is concerned that is an entirely different matter"
 President John K. Tener of The National league, who Is a member of the National Commission, stated last night that the rule covering the Red Sex violation of the rule prohibiting | transforming trips was clear. "The code provides" said President Tener. "that the commission shall inn pose an adequate penalty if a team violates this rule. Of course, the tm- nlication naturally is that the players will be fined, but would rather have any statement concerning the fines come from MT. Hermann, who is chairman of the commission. The players thoroughly understand the rule and no worlds series team has violated it. The commission proposes to put a stop. to practices such as the game in New Haven between the champion Red Sox and the semi- professional team they played there. I do not care to talk about MT. Fultz's statement, as that is a matter which will have to be discussed by Chair man Hermann
 MT. Tener stated that the commisr sion would withhold the champions ship emblems from the Red Sox players. The twenty-six players were . entitled to gold baseballs, studded with diamonds. They are valued at about $100 each. These gifts are paid for by the commission.