New-York tribune., 1919-03-11
McCraw Denies knowl-
edge of Pending Trade
for Rogers Hornsby
By w. 7. Macbeth

Nice-P President Manager John J. Nc
Graw Of the Giants has nothing to
worry about now but the cost Of trans
portation to the southlands, and he is
letting John b. Foster do all the fret
ting about that. Mac put the last
stitch in the fabric of 1919 champion
ship plans when he signed "Laughing
Larry" Doyle to renewed allegiance at
the 200 Fifth Avenue headquarters
yesterday afternoon. His team of
challengers now stands intact
SO far as wealth in numbers lies
McGraw might readily await the open
ing Of new championship campaign
tomorrow with reasonable hope of
success. His inneld and outfield
strength is absolutely guaranteed, for
all the veterans and rockies alike have
subscribed to new Documents Doyle
was the last straggler to enter the fold
His taking the oath was simply a
matter Of routine and form He had
accepted terms some fortnight or
more ago.
"Laughing Larry" however. decided
TO start the week right, having just
knocked off work at the Kearny
On. JD shipyards, so he called upon
Mr.. McGraw yesterday afternoon and
brought his signed contract along for
filing purposes. Larry was assured
by his manager that he had little oc-
caslon to worry over the report which
had him headed toward st. Louis in a
trade for Shortstop Rogers Hornsby, of
the Cardinals.
Not After Hornsby
"I have no idea where that story
originated" said McGraw. "Certanly
hol y,
fore read it in the papers, and if
there were anything to it | think |
should know. will say | never yet
have turned down any trade ndvan-
tageous to the New York baseball
club. I will say further that appre-
ciate the playing worth of this fellow
Hornsby What | should do if he we're
offered to the Giatns | cannot say
until he has been offered. Certainly
| have not opened negotiations for
him. | think, with the team lined up
the way expect, providing we get
pitching of average major league
class. that We will give them all run
for the money without any further in
field or outfield help. | can say posi-
lively that no negotiations are pend
ing fer the services of Rogers
Hornsby."
Larry Doyle. who returned to the
three -cornered deal that sent Herzog
to the Braves and Lefty Tyler to the
Cubs, is one of the most popular of
McGraw's three time champion teams
Of 191 2-13. Larry's big bat helped
nightly toward those three pcnnants,
! too. He was unfortunate enough to
fracture an ankle after joining the
Cubs following trade that brought
Heinie Zimmerman to the Polo Grounds
The injury slowed up Larry a tride for
a time. but he came back in great shape
with the Giants last year and played
up to his old form in the field. He did
not hit up to his high class average,
but this fact may perhaps be excused
as one of those off years which most
champions suffer now and then. Doyle
may be counted upon to do his level
/ best for the local cause unless in
deed some advantageous trade involv-
ing him should develop. Under such
circumstances McGraw is no respecter
of persons nor child of sentiment.
Another favorite came into the Giant
tent though not in the capacity of
player. This was Herman Schaefer,
the well-known comedian, who is win
tering a Lake Placid. Liberty Cfor-
merly Dutch) Schaefer Will accompany
the team south and lend a hand in the
coaching work. But when May IS rolls
around the time all major league clubs
will have to pare rosters to twenty
one men---Schaefer will hang up the old
uniform and spiked shoes and put on
his gum boots. Schaefer is to act as scout
for McGraw, q luxury IN which the club
has not INDUCED since Dick Kinsclla