New-York tribune., 1920-10-01


nounced himself as sternly opposed
Gent of the National League, quite a.
when he reached this city last ever
Chicago baseball circles.
"I believe it to be to the best in
terests of baseball not to play city
championship series this fall" de-
clared Mr.. Stoneham. "It would be q
fine test OF ability ordinarily. and in
teresting, in view of what Babe Ruth
might or might not be able to do
against good National League pitch
ing. But still, in view of the develop
ments of the grand jury investigation
into last years worlds series, and the
disclosures resulting therefrom, | can
not bur believe the public generally
would look upon such an attraction as
cold, mercenary proposition.
$50 far as am concerned, as a Ma
tional League club president, I would
not consent to any city championship
series that would conflict in any way
with the worlds championship series.
A rival borough has won out in
thrilling pennant struggle, and we owe
Brooklyn the courtesy of submitting
1rst of all to its undivided interest.
Too Late for Series
GAS the worlds championship pen
nant is now decided best five of nine
games, a city series after the con-
clusion of the worlds series strikes
me as very impracticable There does
not seem the public demand to justify
the retention OF players for such a
long time after the expiration of their
contractual obligations. l most GER
tainly am not in favor of such a
series"
Colonel T L. Huston. who indorsed
the proposed series at the solicitation
of the Yankee players, seemed some
what disappointed when informed of
Stoneham' attitude
81 thought the city championship
might be interesting to many thousands
of fans who have long wanted to
compare the merits of the two local
representatives in the major league.
But it is entirely up to the Giants. If
they care to play they will find the
Yankees ready at any time.
Certain critics of the city series,
including John A. Heydler, president of
the National League, say it is out Of
order at this time and that it would
be looked upon merely as a money
making proposition. But isn't all base
ball for money, just as all business
is for profit? Why be hypocritical
about it?
Would Be Fitting Finale
"A good, clean, hard-fought city
series would not interfere with the
worlds series, and it would be a splen-
did finale for the season. In these
days, when organized baseball is on
trial, it strikes me it is a good time
for the promoters to prove their entire
good faith with the public. But if
Messrs. Ste Cham and Heydler object
then have no further criticism to
make"
1t was learned on apparently fair au-
thority that the transforming Yankees
and Giants have cooled out somewhat
IN the last few days, when their alton
tion was called to certain conditions
under which city championship would
have to be conducted. Worlds series
rules obtain in city ampionships and
the National Commission has entire
charge. Furthermore, half of the play
ers' pool is thrown into the big worlds
series pool when such steams as the
Yankees and Giants, which have direct
interest in the worlds series pool, are
involved.
The players of the respective New
York teams-the Yankees and Giants
we're anxious to have 4 city champion
ship at any hazard, laboring under the
deluded belief that to them would 90
all the spoils. Most of the Giants are
soon to leave on a transforming trip
to Cuba. Babe Ruth will accompany
them there under fat personal guar
antee. The Yankee team is now play
ing the adjacent territories.
Two Games Here To-day
Rain yesterday prevented the sche-
duled game between the Giants and
champion Dodgers at the Polo Grounds,
hut as a result of the postponement
New York fans will be given a treat
this afternoon. The rival boroughs
Will hook up in a double header, wealth
er permitting.
the Polo Grounds. The season will
conclude Sunday with Philadelphia at
the P G. and Boston at Ebbets Field
Manager Wilbert Robinson, of the
new champion Dodgers, intends to
mako the best of his chances to tune
up for the Cleveland Indians at the
expense of the Giants. While, of
course, he will take no chances of hay
ing any of his regulars injured, he be'
lieves McGraw will be able to furnish
him quite as effective pitching as
Cleveland can hope to do, and intends
during the next two days to key up
his men for the impending battles at
Ebbets Field in the big classic
Robinson is anxious to make the
most of his opportunities at home, as
the first three games are to be played
in Brooklyn. AS rule, the jump is
everything