The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-07-28

President Byron Bancroft Johnson,
speaking at the testimonial banquet
to George Mcbride in this city last
February. said without any equivo-
cation whatever, that never again
will any Of these players be seen in
American League uniforms" John
son was empowered to speak only
for his own league.
President John A. Heydler. of the
National League, while not quoted
In just so many words, has fire.
quently expressed himself against
permitting any suspected players to
don big league uniforms again
May Make n Fight.
At the same time. Buck" Weaver
may make fight to return to the
game. From the beginning he has
denied any connection with the
scheme to throw the 1919 world 3
series. Today comes word that 10000
Chicago fans will petition Charlie
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Judge Landis," but that his club
wants none of Them
The procedure will be for Weaver
to appeal to Judge Lands. If the
was entirely innocent of any pos
"sible wrongdoing, he might then
make report to the American
League. In that case, II would lie
for the board of directors Of the
league to consider Weayer's appll-
cation for reinstatement.
1t is not believed that the American
League directors will, permit the re-
turn of any of the Chicago players
charged with throwing the worlds Sc.
ries of 1919 to the Cincinnati Reds.
1t will be known for a certainty. how
ever, when Weaver presses his case.
VIII Play Today.
Though Manager Gleason and sew
-eral of his players left last night for
Chicago the White Sox will continue
their series here with the Griffs today
and tomorrow. Eddie Collins, second
base, and Ray Schalk, catcher, are the
only regulars who have returned to
Chicago.
Manager Gleason took back with
him Pitchers Faber, Kerr and Wilkin-
son. Catcher Schalk, Second Baseman
collins, Utility Infielder Harvey Nc
Clellan and Trainer Stevenson. Thew
have been summoned to appear at the
trial of the White Sox players.
: Ernie johnson, who was manager Of
the Salt Lake City team in the Pacific
Coast League last season, has been
left in charge of the White Sox. He
10 expected to put Mullisan on second,
bring in Mostil to play third base, and
send Amos Strunk to center field. 1t
Is also possible that Disregard, the
Texas collegian, may go to third base.
Yaryan will assume the mask and pad
behind the platter.
Won't Be Cinch.
lost their manager and field captain,
with a few other players. 1t does not
follow that they will be any cinch for
tho Griffs today and tomorrow. In
deed. frequently these nakeshift
teams prove decided surprises.
The st. Louis Browns, minus their
great first-sacker. George Sisler,
stacked up against the Yankees at the
Polo Grounds yesterday and fairly
slaughtered Higgins troupe. Marty
McManus. who played first base. went
to bat five times and all he got was
q home run, a triple and two singles.
If the Yanks had expected a soft VIC
tim, they were greatly mistaken.
Urban Faber and Dick Kerr have
already pitched here and 80 will not be
missed. Wilkinson seldom looks good
against the Griffs and his absence will
mean nothing. Ray Sohalk's succes-
sor, Yaryan, Is a fair catcher and a
heavier hitter, 80 that the Sox should
not suffer much behind the bat
The Detroit Tigers appear Saturday
for a four-game series. The Griffs
hope to have found their real stride
by that time and take due revenge
for tho beatings they have taken in
Detroit this seaaon