New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-23

as there Is every evidence III Will
schedule of 140 games in 1918.
81 disagree with Mr.. Johnson, how
ever" he continued. "about the part OF
the championship that should be
Topped of. The American League ex-
scutive would start later and close
about tho same time as has been In
vogue for many years.
~ favor the earlier start as at pres
ent and q consequent earlier close.
There is no advantage to the later
start because for many years the April
weather has been more dependable
than that Of May. There Is a great
advantage In the earlier closing.
"In the spring Of the year, after the
inactivity Of winter, sport lovers are
anxious for their favorite recreations
and amusements. II baseball is not in
operation to crafty this longing then
the public cannot be blamed for turn
ing to something else.
The earlier close Of the season
would assure better weather for the
world championship season, which has
become a national institution and a
necessary adjunct Of the two major
leagues.
Motives Unselfish
II have come TO these conclusions"
Mr.. Hampstead went on, through no
personal motives. So far as the New
York Club is concerned, ! think it
would do better financially if the pres
ent scheme were adhered to. Looking
over the books, find that we usually
have done a wonderful business in Sep
TENDER. You remember one year ago
1t was squirt Of twenty-six consecu-
tive victories in this month that re-
trieved an earlier disappointing sea-
son.
But the league, as whole, | think,
would benefit by closing two weeks
sooner, for the little fellows who are
out of it have no run for their money
the last month or six weeks. Septem-
Der is a good month in New York be-
cause New York is different from most
other cities. During the hot spell its
residents leave the city, and when they
come back they like to get back in touch
with the game, that is, il ones team
is in the race. In the smaller cities
the patronage sticks all season and by
September is pretty thoroughly tired Of
the sport. 1t is the little fellow who
must be protected il the game is to ad-
vance in favor"
The management Of the Giants Is
trying to forget baseball after the re-
cent world series headache. But it is
safe to say that some OF the old faces
will be missing from the squad that
reports to McGraw In Marlin next
March.
1t is almost a certainty that the vet
Grams Hans Lobert and Jack Murray
will be given their unconditional re-
leases. They can claim this distinction
because both have served in the majors
more than ten years. In fact, Murray
has twice been given his unconditional
release-once by the Giants and again
by the Cubs.
Murray was secured from Toronto
this season. He got his unconditional
release from the champions Of the In
ternational League with the avowed
intention Of managing a minor league
club. There was a slip-up and McGraw
took him as spare outfielder. Murray
did practically nothing TO assist In
winning the pennant.
Lobert's Contract Expires
Hans Lobert was bound to the club
by a wartime, term contract, which
has Just expired. He came from the
Phillies in a trade for Al Demaree,
Milton Stock and Catcher Adams. He
was very unfortunate in New York,
suffering two exceptionally serious in
juries. Just before the opening OF the
1916 campaign, in game against Yale,
Lobert injured his knee so badly that
it was believed he would never play
again. He triumphed over the injury
in so far as to relieve Zimmerman a
few times this season. Yet he never
fully recovered his oldtimc skill and
speed.
will be with the Giants in 1918. He
will be In the army, in all probability,
despite the fact that he has claimed
exemption. But whether or not he dons
the army garb, those on the inside In
sist Davy 10 not likely to remain in
New York. II is said the management
has soured upon him for his indifferent
work both In the world series and
throughout the championship race.
McGraw is In need of good righthand-
ers. II AL Mamsux could be secured
FOR Davy there is little doubt the
transfer would be made.
Fred Hanlon, for twelve years con
nected with the business administra-
ton of the Brooklyn National League
Club, will sever his connection with
the Dodgers on November l. 1t is said
his resignation has been requested be-
cause Of policy OF retrenchment
adopted by Charles Fl. Ebbets:
Prior TO his engagement with Brook
lyn in 1905 Mr.. Hanlon was assistant
secretary Of the Jockey Club.
1.-THE Yankees will keep quiet for
while" said Business Manager Harry
Sparrow yesterday afternoon.
EYES," countered wag who over
heard the remark. they'll keep on run
ming to form. They were pretty quiet