New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-11-11

baSeDau COMMISSION, WHO AIIAVSu q
Hermann, who personally seemed in
clined toward the white dove and olive
branch, said it would be to the best
interests Of the game to have the revo-
lutionary faction placated If possible
and as quickly IS possiblc-which
happy solution he expects may develop
from a meeting Of the triumvirate IN
this city to-day or tomorrow. Garry
had an appointment later in the day
with John A. Heydler, president of the
National League and fellow member OF
the National Commission.
Hermann declared that while he was
in New York on business other than
baseball been advised by John
Z. Bru cretary Of the National
Commits that Ban johnson was to
be in New York yesterday or to-day,
and that he WAS coming East to attend
specially called meeting of the SUI
prene court of the game. Johnson
could not be located at any Of the
hotels he is in the habit Of patroniz-
ing, despite reports Of his acquaint-
ances that he had reached New York
ln.e yesterday afternoon.
Would Avoid Court Action
Hermann said he had only just
received the order from the board
Of directors OF the league to the Ma
;ional Commission to pay over at once
to the Yankees their share in the
spoils from the worlds series Of 1919
that was their due by right of finish
ing third in the championship race.
This right was recognized by the GOV
ernlng body of the junior major League
the directors) in opposition to tie
protest against payment lodged by
Frank Navin, Of the Detroit club
Navin protested against ranking the
Yankees third because Of the presence
in the box for them on many occasions
Of Pitcher Carl ". Mays.
Though Nays was reinstated by the
board of directors of the American
League, which board secured perma-
terfering with said players perform
ance of his duty to the New York
club. the National Commission, en- the
protest of Navin, has held II escrow
the Yankees "cut" of the worlds
series. Now the National Commission
or. at least, the majority, Heydler and
Herrmann-are apprehensive o. what
may happen if payment is no. made
promptly in view of Justice Wagncr's
mates involved is DESTROYS of coming
into contempt Of the Supreme Court.
ut is very deplorable situation"
admitted Hermann. "Mr. Heyd'er and
myself have been placed in q very deli
cate position. We felt that the contro-
versy was one which concerned the
American League alone, and were de-
sirous OF having the rival league iron
out its own troubles. / really think
this meeting of the National Commits
sion will settle the controversy.
~ do not care to speak in advance Of
my personal attitude. fo- that would
be unfair to my colleagues. But am
convinced that it is to the best inter-
ests of baseball that these quarreis be
aettled before the annual meetings
next month"
Eager to Maintain Peace
Hermann said he had been away
rom Cincinnati for a week, and that
lie had only received the communica-
ton from the American League board
OF directors yesterday; that he had
lad no opportunity to communicate on
the matter with his associates of the Ma
not hazard the widest guess OF what
action the triumvirate might take. 1t
vas very evident from his remarks,
however, that Hermann is DESTROYS
Of maintaining the peace of baseball at
any cost
The chairman of the National Com.
mission also deplored--or appeared to
deplore--the fact that no progress had
been made toward the selection of his
successor Though why the simple ex-
pedient of resigning had never occurred
10 him the writer had not the heart to
ask Carry.
1t is understood, however, that the
}oint comm ittees appointed to secure
fit candidate for the position did not
let the grass grow under their feet.
Indeed, William F. Baker and William
Veeck, Of the National League, have
oeen particularly active. Baker was
in conference with Heydler yesterday
i' is understood the joint committee
may have something Interesting TO an
nounce before the weekend
Dispute Over Drafting Players
The "hot stove" season will be off,
cially inaugurated at Springfield, Mass.
to-day with the annual meeting of the
National Association-the happy or un-
happy family of organized baseball
below the major ranks.
Everything is not so harmonious in
this family circle as could be wished
and all ON account of the draft of
players. Last season the major and
the minor leagues acted Independently
The policy was Instituted at the re-
quest of the minors. What minor
league talent the majors desired was
purchased. The minor leagues TO.
themselves had arranged scale of
draft prices to be observed among
themselves. graded from $4,000 fo1
Class IA drafts on down.
AT these somewhat radical prices
minor leagues failed to draft on cir
cults Of lower rating. The result was
mat the little fellows, who depend on
player sales to make both ends meet
io9nd ready market closed to them
The draft situation will furnish the
CHIEF topic OF the meeting at Spring
neid Barring the Glass AA circuits
u Is understood that the minor leagues
are almost unanimous in their desire to
return to the original peace agree
ments, which was abrogated, or rather
suspended, last winter at the request
OF the minors.
Class IA Circuits Benefit
The Class IA circuits benefited by
qlrect sales to the majors this wear.
Ihey perhaps figure on recruiting for
h SeSt year from major league turn