New-York tribune., 1918-02-26
Giants rade
Jimmy Smith
To the Braves
Larry Doyle Now Certain to
Be Regular Second Base
man for McG,raw
By W. ]. Macbeth

Giants, was doubtless very nuc,
treasured over the physical cond;
ton of Larry Doyle, when he called
on the former captain and polo
Grounds idol in Florida 4 few dow,
ago. That Doyle viii be assigned
permanently to the second base NJ.
sition throughout the campaign Of
1913 was demonstrated clearly yes
terday in an announcement from
local National League headquarters
of the transfer Of Infelder Jimmie
Smith to the Boston Braves.
Smith, who showed rare promise az =.
teammate of Arthur Fletcher around
the centre Of the inheld on the manv
occasions when Charlie Herzog was in
disposed during the successful fac
fight Of 1917, goes TO George Stallinps
Of course. as part Of the deal that
brought Doyle back TO the Giants, to.
gether with Jess Barnes, the big young
right-handed pitcher At the time Her
zog was traded TO Boston' It was an
nounced from the Hub that Stallipp,
later would select a young Giant IN.
fielder to accompany Herzog to the City
Of Culture. Evidently, Stallings in.
sisted upon Smith as boot.
The transfer of Smith to Boston is Of
unusual Importance for many reasons.
The young infelder, during his limited
opportunities with the Giants, made
an enviable reputation with Polo
Grounds patrons. He had not the pol
ish and dash OF Herzog that is, the
Her og before he was injured early last
spriEg-but he possessed quite as much
promise of defensive ability as did
Charlie when the Canteloupe King first
reported to New York. Smith hit much
better last season than did Herzog. hut
1t must be remembered the former
Giant captain had the worst year of his
career.
Smith Trade a Surprise
The departure of Smith will come as
a surprise 10 most New York rooters.
1t was generally believed that McGraw
was planning on this youngster for SER
vice at second base just as soon as
Doyie's days Of usefulness had passed.
Even granting Larry can come back
this year, the fact remains that he is
Tar from youngster and can have but
few more good years n reserve 1t was
believed here that Doyle had been Sc
cured quite as mucf as a coach Tor
Smith as for direct playing ability. A
fellow handy with the stick as Larry
Doyle usually has been is a useful
argument Jo stick 20 even if he is not
always crowded to The front. Now
however, 1t would appear that Laughing
Larry must assume full responsibilities
at second base for the champions. Nc.
Graw has 10 other understudv OF the
prominence OF Jimmie Smith.
Furthermore, Smiths transfer at
this time would make it appear certain
that Boston has effected a settlement
with Charlie Herzog. This somewhat
erratlc player was under obligations
to New York for 1918 because of
term contract. The contract. of course,
was turned over to the Boston club.
But Herzog, who is pretty good bust
ness man, has been trying to benefit
through his new change Of address to
the extent CT nibbling a new term con-
tract out CT Boston. Whether or not
he has been successful is not known.
But New York would scarcely consent
10 announce Smiths release If there
tire on the original deal.
Solves Stalling's Problem
The acquisition of Smith should
solve a very serious infield problem
Tor George Stallings. The Big Chief
sought Herzog to replace Rabbit Mar
awhile, who is in the navy Now that
he has a competent second baseman in
Herzo-s former understudy, the Mir
/ ac} -r-il ha HI LIS
TO short field.
According to the Boston newspaper
writer's, Ed Barrow may not act as
manager of the Red Sox after all. The
Hub scribes intimate that greater
things await the former president OF
the international League, provided
Harry II. Frazee is successful in GER
tain negotiations now pending.
The story goes that Frazee and Bar.
row are endeavoring to entice Bill
Carrigan back into harness as leader
of the former worlds champions, and
that if the Lewiston, Me. banker will
consent TO return that Barrow Will
take charge of the Office administra-
ton of the club
When it was reported some months
ago that Barrow might be associated
with the Red Sox in 1913 il was stated
that Edward would represent Presi-
dent Frazee in an administrative ca
pacity. Indeed, the original plan IN.
volved the purchase by Barrow oil
Hugh Wards holdings in the club. Mr.
trazee finds it difficult 10 give proper
attention to baseball because OF his
many theatrical enterprises He was
attracted TO Barrow because of the LAY
ter's well-known executive ability he
would be content 10 turn the WORK
over TO the man he has named as JACK
Barry's successor.
Whether or not Carrigan Will con-
sent to come out of retirement no bos-
ton scribe viii venture an opinion.
is understood that Bill turned down an
offer OF $40 600 a year and q share o.
the clubs earnings one bret year ago.
Few major league managers. 1oweNt',
have remained in secluslon While tnell
services commanded top sa!aly. Car
rIgan- Barrow combine, such rs inc
Boston writers intimate, would De
ten strike for Frazee.
Secretary John B. Foster. OF the New
York Giants. has made all transporfa-
ton arrangements for the annual pii-
grimagc of the Giants to Marlin. MS
work involves no little trouble this
year as all travelling expenses traii
and Pullman) must be pad lor on ap'
plication for accomm odations. 1t be-
hooves the players, therefore, 10 re,
port promptly at the places designated
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