Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-10
CHASE MAY PLAY
WITHIN. Y. GIANTS
First Baseman Reported in
Conference With Moran
and McCraw
CHARGE OF GAMBLING

The fine Italian hand Of Patrick Jo-
seph Moran. of Fitchburg. Mass, is seen
In the latest baseball deal involving the
New York giants, according to a report
from the big town today. 1t Is said that
Patrick Is hot on the trail Of Hal Chase,
the alleged gambling first baseman. and
there Is a swell chance OF the premier
initial sacker signing the papers for
1919.
As the story goes, Mr.. Moran. a few
hours after signing a Giant contract.
collided with Mr.. Chase In n gilded cafe
on Forty-second street. They held a
confidential confab for some time. and
then Patrick FASTENED 10 the telephone.
II IL said that McGraw was or the
other end. and after a brief conversation
4 the parties of the first and second part
left the gilded cafe, hoped into a taxi
land drove away. To make the story
&good. innocent ~bystanders claim they
q FASTENED to McGraw's office.
Il At present Chase Is In bad with the
n Cincinnati club and the National League
because OF his alleged dealings with a
flock of gamblers in Cincinnati and
points east. According to the charges,
4 Hal worked in cahoots with the betting
gentlemen, and sometimes did not play
his best In the games. Manager Ma
thewson fired Chase without salary be-
fore the season ended and caused a
scandal In baseball circ:es. Hal denied
everything. insisted: on a trial and the
case has been placed in the hands OF
President Heydler for final disposition,
As soon as Mr.. Heydler hands down his
decision Chase will or will not be in a
position to accept a new job. At that,
hn xuns,ld kA - --1.4 hnI,1 a. tLA ciarNa
Toronto Seeks Oldring
RUDE Oldring, Connie Mack's former
right bower, who was released at the
end Of last season, probably will man
age a minor league club his season
A few days ago the veteran held a cor
ference with J. j. McCaffery. owner Of
the Toronto club. and. according to the
dope. the Rube will be with the Canuck,
when the race for the flag begins.
Oldring will be a big asset to any
ball club. He has had a long and hon
orable career in the great national gam
and is n natural leader. He is aggres.
sive. commands respect of the player.
and is very popular. AS an outfieldel
take his place in the lineup. He alsC
plays a good game in the intield.l
Toronto made a great showing II
1917. when Larry Lajoie managed thu
club, and McCaffery wants mother bis
Lacquer to take his place. Last yea
the Maple Leafs won the pennant undel
the management of Dan Howley.
Baseball Chatter
Earl Hamilton, the southpaw phenom
who staged such a great comeback
twirling for the Pirates last year, viii
be In shape for the 1919 fracas. Some
time ago 1t was reported that Ear
had thrown his arm out while pitching
for the Mare Island team, but after q
trip East, where he consulted a bone
setter, Hamilton said his wing was a:
good as ever.
. Hugo Bezdek il counting on the fork
handler to win many games this yea
and he will be welcomed when released
from the navy.
The 1918 contracts, calling for great,
reduced salaries, will be sent to the big
league players on or before February l
All of which presages intense excitement
in baseball circles for a couple o
months and the reorganization of thu
annual holdout union The boys will
register some strenuous kicks wheI
MD led in the bankroll.