New-York tribune., 1920-12-17
Expected to Ratifiy Agreement

The principal business before the
sanual meeting of the American League
will be the part of the new national
;greement whicn would bind the two
major leagues into close working har-
laony. TEis agreement already has
been ratified by the National League.
With certain suggestions or reserva-
tions. No douot the American League
VIII follow suit.
The American League club owners
are getting onto themselves, apparent
", if the opinion OF the majority al
ready on hand could be taken seriously
Washed all its linen behind closed
doors, the American League prospered
and gained prestige at the expense Of
ne National League. Then all the back
biting, pickering and quarreling was
done by the National magnates.
Now positions are just reversed. The
j Aational League is making capital at
the expense OF the warning American
Ieaguers. Instance the smoothness Of
ne late gathering here and the raj 5e
rom $4,000 TO $4,000 year handed
President John A. Heydler.
It is not believed that anything m ore
zerious than slight backfre or two
will crop out in the American League
meeting on the agreement. There
Gems OF discomfort on the part
loyal five had full representation OF
three on the joint committee that
ramed the deal. Charles A. Comis-
key, the. owner Of the White Sox, W II
aot be able TO attend because Of i'll
ress, but his representative was in
conference late yesterday afternoon
with the owners Of the Yankees and
Harry II. Frazee, of the Boston Red
Sox.
II any American League scrap de-
selops il will come, undoubtedly, over
ne election of new board of direc-
tors. Following precedent which has
ruled 8 nee the inception of the league
this board alternates each year. Franz
Navin, Phil Ball, Clark CIR filth and
Tom shibe would naturally pass out to-
morrow for Jacob Rupert. Charles A
Comiskey, Harry H Frazee and James
recrors that won the first decision over
Ban johnson in the Carl Mays litiga
tion.
Hatchet Supposedly Buried
According to the terms Of settle
ment in Chicago when the proposed
sixtesn-club league was sidetracked d
tne hatchet was suppo sedly buried
But Every one is curious to know Il
the @loyal FIVE" is sincere enough u
saow' its faith by putting that ole
board back into power.
Miller Huggin. declared yesterday
tnat he had not absolutely despaired o.
landing Joe Dagan, Of the Ath letics
though he declares hope Is fast flicker
ing. s Higgins is greatly worried ovcl
his obtfeid, and especially over goot
center fielder
He believes Chick Fewstcr within
sew months would develop into . sen
satIon as middle gardener, but canno
now see his way clear TO spare hin
from the inAeld. Huggins has severa
highiy Routed young infielders comm,
On for trial, and Il 10 possible one O.
them may solve his dilemma. Ger
sainly Fewster Will 60 to the mid
pasture II he can be spared.
II ia also more than probable that /.
pipp is retained land he will not b.
traded except for altar Of the first or
Ger) Bob Neukel may be tried at third
With Ward shifted 10 the keyston.
s&ck, 70 that Fewster may have the op
Dortunity 20 pull the Tris Speaker atuf
That the minor league rally In Chi
cage on January 10 may develop lit
tie action against the proposed nev
agreement On the part of the smal
minors ~ eyid-nced In the following
telegram received last night fror
Geoxge II. Names, president Of ths
Michigan-Cntario League, who seryeG
81 one Of the siz minor league corr.
mitteensn on the joint committee witt
major representatives. under Judge
Lands hi this city !azt week
"A1J minor leagues have got ir
toacn wstn,7 wires Aaines, "are on
p>sed ~ accepting present propogce
maj1Ss league agreement, as it does no.
gre fair representation in conductint
aas.. fYsat are yisajly important to mr.
"@uad prefer ~ make agreement viii
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