Arizona republican., 1921-01-12
MINORS APPROVE NEW AGREEMENT;
 LANDS SUPREME FUR SEVEN YEARS

CHICAGO. Jan. Nf-Organized base ball today virtually was brought un- der the control of Federal Judge Lam dis for at least seven years when the drafting committee of the National As- ~0ciation of Minor Leagues voted ap- nroval of the new national agreement, already accepted by the two major league committees. The action cre- ates the office of a baseball commis- sioner with supreme powers and with Judge Landis as the first incumbent. All that remains is official approval of the league representatives as a whole which probably will be given tomorrow. Baseball men said pres entation of the agreement to the club owners would be mere formality." The minors reported a rew weeks ago 10 be hostile to the new agreement, today found the majors ready to con cede their deman6s Expressing themselves as satisfied with Judge TAndis, the minors were doubtful as to whether man agreeable to them would be chosen when his term ex- pired, but this matter was quickly set tied by the proposition from the ma iors that the minors sign the agree ment for only seven years. Then, il a new commissioner is chosen, either man who meets with the approva of the minors must be selected or they may withdraw.
 The advisory board 70 settle base. ball disputes will contain two mino' league representatives, the other twt 70 be presidents of the National ant American leagues. When this boar, is unable Co settle a dispute, the cas- will go before Judge Landis and his de cision will be final.
 The minors voted today to restor the draft but made reservations t the restoration which does not mak it. compulsory. Any league so desirin may remain out of the draft. League which do not take part will not b permitted to draft players from league which do go in, but may draft fror each other. The Pacific Coast leagu will take part in the draft.
 The draft season was made froT oct. 15 to Oct 20 and the draft price were set as follows:
 Class X. A., S5.000.
 Class A., S4000.
 Class B., $2,5O0
 Class C., s1,500.
 Class D., s1.000.
 The minors also established a ne' scale of player and salary limits a follows:
 Class A: No salary limit: 3 Nlayels uulli diAei SedoOh opCho oA then %.
 Glass A: Salary limit of s4.250; player limit of 80 for the first 30 day and 20 thereafter.
 Class E Sa!Iry limit of s3200 an Layer limit of 20 for 30 days and l thereafter.
 Glass C. Salary limit of s2,65O and player limit of IS for 30 days and thereafter
 Class D: Salary limit or s24n an player limit of IS for 90 dave and thereafter.
 Failure orhve up to thes iimits wi result i'm fiueNof S100 for the fir Offense. s2O0 if tho case is not re- tified in 10 days and then a fine $500 and decision by the nation board of control.
 The club owners decided to classi leagues on the basis of the last fe eraf census and under the followii scale:
 Leagues with 25O,OOO to 1,OOO.O o population. Class B.
 Leagues with 150,00O to 25O, 900 DO tlation Class C.
 Leagues under 25O.0OO populatiC Class D.
 Classes A and A will remain as present, more than 100000 popul ion.
 The annual meeting of the assoc ion will be held the first Tuesday Ircember hereafter and must ta place in a city represented by the as' elation.