The New York herald., 1921-03-05

rot forgotten the feud between Cobb and
the Giants which broke out at Wichita
Falls when the New Yorks and the
Tigers made their joint tour In 1917 IT
will be recoilected that Cobb had bat
tie with Herzog and that the scrap drew
in many Of the players of both clubs
The feeling of the Giants toward Cobb
has not improved since them. Cobb HIM
self is not anxious to play the Giants.
When Cobb was asked this morning
when he thought the games would be
played. he replied, with some heat: Il
understand that the Giants have sent
for Bill Brennan to umpire their games
for them. ! do not like Brennan. He
made trouble for me several years ago
and I will say that If the Giants Insist
On Brennan as umpire there will be no
games with them"
Thinks Bancroft VIII Play.
How serious Is Bancrofts Illness
and where are Toney, Rapp, Earl Smith
and Richbourg !" was the next fusillade
hurled at McGraw.
II heard Some time ago that Bancroft
was at Hot Springs suffering from
slight heart attack he said. But
do not believe that the trouble is serious
or that Bancroft will not be abb to start
the season with MS. He Is a bit wor-
ried. that's all. look for him to come
here with Smith. who makes his home
in Hot Springs. within the next few
days.
"As for Toney, he Is not exactly a
holdout but he has made certain re-
quests which I will discuss with him.
I have Just sent him a telegram to come
here and expect him Monday morning
I also have wired for Rapp. He has
no grievance against the New York club.
but he wants the ST. Paul club to give
him part OF the $4,000 which we paid
for him. That has nothing to do with
us and his affairs with ST. Paul should
not keep him away from our camp.
have notified him TO that effect and ex-
pect him to start for this city from his
home in Cincinnati at once.
'I wired Rapp that I would take up
his case with st. Paul. but in the mean
time we want him out on the field get
ting ready. Reports make him out TO be
iust the man we want AS for Rdch-
bourg. have heard nothing. He was
scheduled to leave Gainesville, Fla, last
week"
McGraw was asked where he intended
to use Rapp. and whether he had any
idea OF sending Frrisch back to second
base and putting the newcomer on third.
The leader replied: "As I never have
seen Rapp in action. certainly cannot
tell where he could be used to the best
advantage. The shift Is a possibility.
Rapp Is not the only good youngster we
have. We have q few recruit infielders
who look very good. Monroe and
Grimes In particular give promise of de-
livering the goods.
Good Lot Of Young outAelders.
I'VE certainly have good lot OF
young outfielders. Brown. who was
with San Antonio last season and who
will play centre for US tomorrow, Is
a sweet ball player and ne looks ready
The main question is whether his arm
will stand the test He had some trouble
with 1t last year. and went to bone
setter Reese. who told him that II
would be ut this spring. I hope II Is.
Walker is another conner. Arthur Dew
lin dug him up. and he thinks that
Walker is a wonder.
I'VE have a few men on the missing
list. but we are not any worse off than
most OF the other major league clubs
Cincinnati seems to be having some
trouble. Yes. have noted that Moran
has asked for waivers on Kopf." and
McGraw laughed.
How about that conference you were
supposed TO have had with wild Bill
Donovan at Jacksonville anent a trade
| for ono OF his outfielders?" Mac was
asked.
IT did not see Donovan at Jackson
Vile. though I did meet the Phillies'
ground keeper. and he said nothing
\ about a trade" he ci1uckIed.
| As a parting shot one of the hecklers
suggested: "Of course. Mac. you are
going to win tho pennant." But Nc
Graw refused 70 be drawn into any
such statement.
Day for an answer to that question, g
| the Giants pilot asseverated. as he
started for the ball park to take charge
| of the work.