Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-10-18
FRICTION SEEN
AS BIG LEAGUE
OWNERS MEET
Heydler and Others Open
Discussion of 'Lasker Plan
Despite Objections.
SCURE-ALH IS SOUGHT

CHICAGO, Oct ia new constitu-
ton for baseball was under consideration
by a majority Of club owners Of the two
major leagues meeting here today.
"The Lasker plan," providing for a
''civilian" commission, picked from the
leaders OF the nation, to have charge OF
the game, was the proposition discussed.
1t was put forth by A. o. Lasker, one
OF the main stockholders in the Chicago
National League Club. following dis
closures of crookedness in baseball by
the Cook County grand jury.
The Lasker plan would be a substitute
for the present system Of governing base
ball by a national commission made up
eagues and chairman picked by the
swo presidents. At present there IS no
chairman, as Bap johnson, head OF the
American Leagse, and John Heydler.
head Of the National League, have been
unable to agree upon a third man.
johnson does not favor the civilian"
commission plan. The American League
president has gone fishing somewhere In
Indiana" and viii not attend the meet
ings, it was said at his office early to-
league, stood with Johnson in his oppo-
Httfon to any consideration for 3 new
charter at this time. They were Detroit,
Cleveland, Washington, st. Louis and
Philadelphia.
johnson announced he opposed a
change now because the Cook County
grand jury has not completed its work
Of Investigating alleged throwing of
cation might result IN disclosures far
more sensational than those already made
in connection with the throwing OF the
1910 worlds series. The grand jury is to
resume its work tomorrow.
The FIVE clubs which were not rep
resented at today'S meetipg have al
ways been regarded as johnson follow
ers" and supported the president Of the
league In the faction1l squabbles.
All OF the eleven clubs represented at
the meeting have Indicated their APP
prevail Of the "Lasker plan" Every club
owner In the National League was rep
resented. The Chicago, Boston and New
York Clubs, the American League CLUBS.
which have composed the faction OPP
posed to Johnson in the junior league,
were represented by their owners.
The magnates on hand for the meet
ing we're loath to discuss the question be-
fore the session opened. It was known
the magnates hoped to get down to q
discussion of the personnel of the pro-
posed commission today. Some OF the
men recognized as leaders OF the ma
ton have been suggested for members Of
the commission. These include General
Pershing, Judge Z. NJ Lands and former
President Taft
This commission would have complete
authority and responsibility for the con-
duct Of the game in both minor and ma
jor leagues
Announcement was made today that
when the grand jury probe IS resumed
tomorrow the following will be ex-
amined: Harry Frazee, president Of the
Boston Club Of the American League
Charles Ebbets of the Brooklyn DOdg-
ers: Fred Mitchell, manager of the Cubs
John 4. Seys. secretary and treasurer
Of the Cubs; Tip O'Neill, travelling sec
rotary Of the Chicago White Sox and
Ban Johnson, head Of the American
League
Several players may also be called. II
was announced. Conduct Of baseball
pools viii also be probed.