New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-25

or April, as mas Dccn Lhe Custom I'VE
many years. The world series will
occur, as usual, in the early part OF
October.
This new scheme will have 20 be in
dorsed by the respective leagues at the
annual meetings. But from what has
already been said, it is sure TO meet
with little or no opposition. Practi-
cally all Of the magnates, privately,
have expressed themselves az fayoring
a shorter campaign, at least during tho
present world war.
Several, among them Harry y. Hemp
stead, of the Giants, believed IL would
be advantageous TO lop of two weeks
from the end OF the campaign rather
than from the start.
To those magnates who are bent upon
economy the l40-game schedule should
prove a boon, indeed. II the big league
seasons do not open till the first OF
May it will be possible for many Of the
clubs to train at home. The clubs OF
Boston and the Great Lakes cities, OF
course, could not take chances with the
home climate. But they could all min
imize expenses by short Journeys 70
more favored localities. The average
cost for major league training trip -
$4,000. Those clubs which could save
this would have a mighty fine start.
Five-Nonth Contracts
II is a moral certainty, too. that q
shorter campaign will eventually lead
tC salary Establishments. For 40
games the athletes will not be paid on
the 1j4 games basis. Those players
now under contract, of course, will not
be affected. But doubtless some way
will be found TO chop about one-four-
teenth from the present rate Of pay.
II will not be at all surprising II n
five months contract is adopted, rather
than the existing six months insrru-
ment, with extra pay for those players
necessary 20 be retained the extra fort
night of the season.
Organized baseball will have to be
prepared for spirited remonstrance
from the players. The Players Fra
ternity has laid low for almost a year.
But it is far from being dead issue.
However, If il is a question of taking
a cut generally or OF joining the army
for livelihood tho slaves OF the "oc.
topus' will doubtless stick to their
present mode Of soldering.
1t is not likely that either New York
club will train at home, even IL the
season does not commence until May !.
This city IS too good show town. II
the fans could see their idols getting
into condition it would take away al.
the romance Of the opening.
Indeed, it is very doubtful il the
Yankees viii engage in spring series
with the Dodgers next year. For the
last two years the New York club has
been thrown out Of killer by the effects
OF poor weather after coming North
carly to engage Wilbert Robinson's
lads.
Neither the Giants nor the Yankees
have definitely decided upon a spring
base. Colonel Rupert has an option
on Macon, Ga, while Harry y. Hemp
stead, of course. has home at Marlin,
Tex, so long as he cares 20 patronize
II. The Giants own Emerson Park at
TINS health resort Of the Lone Star
State.
.McGraw, however, was not satisfied
with conditions in Marlin last spring.
ana at one time thought seriously Of
pulling stakes before he opened the
celebrated tour v it'll the Detroit Tioors
inc chlef objection 10 Marlin has been
TACK OF hitting hctel accommodations.
Gossip Among Players
1t was common gossip among some
OF the Giant players during the world
series that the club would 20 to Cali
lorna next spring. The fact that his
team failed 70 win the world series
may have altered this plan OF MlcGraw.
But II the Giant leader Is al all SUPER
stltlous he should be easily Influenced
against Marlin. This city has seen tho
training Of four championship Giant
teams, but not one Of them stood M
successfully in the big series against
the American League title holder.
CHARLES Weeghman, owner of the
cubs, reports n very profitable trip TO
the Pacific Coast last spring. He is
ANXIOUS 10 have some good American
League club accompany his outfit 70
tEe land OF perpetual sunshine next
spring. Such joint trip would pro-
vide fine opposition and at the same
time furnish a better attraction for
the exhibition tour East.
The joint tours of the Giants and
Tigers and the Yankees and Braves
were very profitable this last sprine.
Weeghman says he could guarantee a
strong American League club $4,000
proht on such q joint trip. He mas
tried to intores. Colonel Ruppert in
me project, but the latter believes a
transcontinental tour might be detrj-
mental 10 the best form of his PLAYERS
Tor the opening OF the 1918 campaign.
Manager McGraw, Of the Giants. has
oeen universally commended for his
snow OF craftsmanship az the conclu.
sion Of the final world series game in
this city. When the last plav was
made the leader OF the Giants rushed
over from his station in the coachers'
box and congratulated Eddie Collins.
captain Of the White Sox. He also
.ont .congratuatory telegram 20
Snarles A. Comiskey, president OF the
1Lhlcago club. The following letter,
therefore, IS self-explanatory:
ComIsAey Park, Chicago, Oct. 10,
"John J. McGraw. Mgr. New York
Giants. New York CITY, y. Y
My dear John: was inexpressiblv
delighted to receive vour snlenJ;S
telegram of congratulations and IL
made me feel happy and proud. in
deed. to know your sincere feeling
toward me.
This worlds series was. without
question, the greatest of them ali
Had the White Sox been vanouished
! know Of no one TO whom we would
nave bowed down in defeat rather
than TO John McGraw of the New
York Giants. ~ '''"
with every best wish remain.
sincerely yours, "'
"CHARLES A COMISKrYr