New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-10-16
ankees Will
Lose Ruth If
He .Defies Rule
Judge Landis, After Being
Snubbed by STR, Asserts
Suspension Will Follow
Proposed transforming
Meusel Also Faces Ban
Commissioner Announces
Any Player in Game With
Bambinc illBe Ouilawed

The services Of Babe Ruth, King Of
all home run hitters, probably will be
lost to the Yankees next season if
the mighty Bambino plays in Buffalo
this afternoon with Z. newly organized
team called "Ruths All Stars" barn
stornling outfit, with q long schedule
Of games to be played in the Middle
West and, during the cold months, in
Cuba. Defying the mandates of the
National Commission with Ruth is Bob
Meusel who shared with the Babe thc
hitting honors OF the club.
The major league rule which the
players are violating, and which viii
certainly lead to their suspension, reads
as follows:
Both teams that contest in the
worlds series are required to dis
band immediately after its close and
the mem bers thereof are forbidden to
participate a individuals or az
team in exhibition games during the
year in which the worlds champion
ship was decided
any bail player who participated in a
game with Ruth wou d be outlawed.
Also that any park in which Ruth was
permitted TO play would be closed ia
definitely.
The most powerful influence was
brought to bear upon Ruth last night
at the Ansonia Hotel before he left for
Buffalo. Persons high in base bail and
also personal friends Of the great out
iielder went to him and endeavorcd TO
dissuade him from embarking in the
transforming tour. The Babe proved
obdur0te, however, ana insisted TO the
ast that he had signed with the CAN
Stars" and intended to carry out his
contract, regardless of what effect the
move had on his standing in organized
baseball
Refuses to Meet Lands
Judge Kenesaw Mountain Lands,
nigh commissioner Of baseball, was
aware Of the Babes plans Friday night.
Mutual friends arranged g meeting be-
tween the two for 9 o'clock yesterday
morning. Other players who were to
accompany the Bambino on his barn
storming campaign were also invited to
be present. They were Waite Hoyt
Bob Meuscl, Carl Mays and Mike Con
zaies, the latter q catcher for the
Giants.
All the players were on hand to meet
the Judge except Ruth and Meusel
shortly before noon and is said to have
apologizcd for not putting in an ap-
pearance at the appointed hour. Lam
dis accepted the apology and suggested
that the Babe meet him at 2 o'clock.
Ruth. according to one Of those VINO
heard the conversation, said that this
would not be convenient for him. The
supreme head OF baseball then suggest
ed that they meet at o'clock in the
evening. This was also inconvenient
for the Babe, and he Informed the
Judge of the fact. Something in the
home run kings manner in evading the
engagements appeared to anger Lands
and he threw the telephone receiver
into the hook very unceremoniously
and neglected to say goodby or fare
wall.
The other players with transforming
aspirations meanwhile Ind listened tc
Il fatherly talk from the judge and had
decided to change their plans. The
rule quoted above was read to them
end Lands stated that, while he Nigh,
or might not agree with the ruling i.
was there and he intended to enforce it
Won't Permit Violations
II didn't make the rule the judge is
quoted as saying, "but it is one Of the
regulations Of organized baseball, and
| cannot see it violated without taking
action"
The action that Landis intends tc
take in the case Of Babe Ruth, If the
barbino carries out his expressed de.
termination to play with the All Stars
In Buffalo this afternoon, probably viii
relieve the Yankees Of his services for
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