Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-21
MACK TO TRADE
PITCHER SCHAUER
Twirler Won't Sign, Con-
ME Turns Him
Down Flat
GREGG d U E TONIGHT
Jacksonville, Fla, March 81.

Jacksonville, Fla, March 81.
II Connie Mack were assured of n
| competent pitching staff there is little
doubt that he would have team that
would measure up favorably with a ma
jority of the aggregations in the Ameri-
| can league this year. But il is already
foregone conclusion that he will be
weak on the mound. Even with this
fact most evident, Mack refused to be
| held up by pitcher that might be of
some service to him this year This
was none other than Rube Schauer
Schauer Wants Too Much
Before the team left Philadelphia
! Mack announced that he did not expect
the big twrler TO report here, but of
fered no explanation as to why he would
be absent. Last night, however, in dis
cussing his pitching possibilities. he in
| advertently dropped the remark that he
might have had one more experienced
man on the staff had he been willing
to stand for SChauers demands. Pressed
for detailed account of the differences
between him an the pitcher. Mack re-
luCtantly recited the incidents which
led to Schauer's refusal to sign a con-
tract.
According TO Mack. the big pitcher
and he had agreed upon terms by COR
respondence, with the amount of salary
he was to receive determined Mack
sent Schauer contract with the figure
inserted. Much to his surprise, he re-
ceived in short time letter from
Schauer in which the latter stated that
after going over the situation with his
wife, he had come TO the conclusion
that he would not play this year for
the money named in the contract, which
he returned.
To Figure in Trade
Mack Immediately notified Schauer
that he was through with him and that
he could not play with the Athletics
| at any figure. He never has heard
further from him, but he stated last
night that he would not be surprised
to see him walk into the hotel here
| any day. While his services still be-
long to Mack, it is more than likely
that he will figure in trade, either
with an American League club or be
sent to the minors.
Mack has been annoyed immeasurably
ty the failure of Gregg to report or even
advise him Of the cause of his absence.
Yesterday the tall leaders mind was set
at ease by receiving a wire that the
veteran pitcher had left his home last
Friday and was due in Jacksonville most
any hour. His arrival will complete the
entire squad of twenty-one players.
After the batting practice yesterday
afternoon Mack lined up his regular in
field and gave them twenty minutes drill
in stopping grounders and throwing to
the bases. 1t was % revelation to a small
crowd to see Gardner. Dugan and Sham
non handle the ball. The two youngsters
did not spare their arms in the least,
both shooting the ball around the
diamond In midseason form Gardner,
the wise old head. did not permit the en-
thusiasm of the minute to overcome his
better discretion. He stopped everything
that came his direction, but was careful
of his throwing arm.
Substitutes Are Poor
Following the practice of the regulars
the substitute infelders took the field.
The difference in the work was so
marked as to appear almost ludcrous
The exhibition given by Davidson. Dykes
and McCray was a convincing proof II
any evidence was needed, that Mack will
not have a capable substitute infielder to
take the place Of any regular IL for any
reason the latter is out of tn game.
McCray, who came here on the recon-
mendation of Outfielder Walker, Is a joke
of the crudest type. There are half a
hundred semipros in Philadelphia this
minute who are more promising than
McCray as a fielder. His real form de-
veloped with a single afternoon. He will
not do and must return to the mines.
Davidson, the former Brown University
boy, Is the best of the subs, but he is
far from being finished product.