Evening star., 1922-02-09

side of New York or Chicago in the
history of the organization. Much of
the time was spent in discussing
plans to effect a restoration of the
draft, but no definite decision was
reached. Whether there will be Il
joint meeting with the National
League, 1t was announced. will be de-
termined later il it develops that the
advisory council cannot amicably ad-
just the differences between the ma
jors and the FIVE dissenting minor
leagues.
The proposed swap between the
New York and Detroit clubs by which
the Yankees sought to obtain Out
fielder Veach in exchange for some
lnneld talent desired by the Tigers
has been definitely abandoned, accord
ing to Manager Cobb of Detroit. The
Yankee owners. Cobb said. declined to
Shortstop Everett Scott. and the De-
tro1t club was unwilling to consider
any other players New York agreed
to give up for Veach.
Fraxee Afraid to Trade.
Failing to do business with the
fanks. the Detroit club officials made
an effort to interest 4IArry Frazee in
deal for Infielder Dugan. recently
acquired by the Red Sox in the three
cornerd swap with the Nationals and
~Mackmen, but Handsome Harry as
serted that the temper of the fans and
newspapers of the Hub was of such a
nature that he would not dare to let
Dugan go. He politely. but firlnly. de-
clined Cobb's invitation to name what
Detroit players he4vould take in ex-
change for Dugan.
Another report emanating from an
authoritative source was that the
Yankees offered to send Carl Mays to
Boston in exchange for good out
fielder.' only to have the proposal
spurned by FraZee. II true this would
indicate the New York owners CON
slider their plight in being deprived
OF the services for the first six, weeks
of the season of Ruth and Meusel a
serious one. indeed, and demonstrates
they are convinced that Elmer Miller.
Bobby Roth. Wilson Fewster and the
other fychasers on their roster will
not not 1ll the bill. Boston has some
good outfieiders." the list including
Elmer Smith. Memo Leibold,. Mike
Menosky and Joe Harris, the latter
recently reinstated by Judge Lanuis
after four years outside the paleSof
organized base ball.
Adoption of a memorial to Benjay,in
+. Shibe. president of the Philadel-
phla club, who died recently, and
presentation of the playing dates for
this year completed the Official busi-
ness transacted by the magnates at
their session. The term .'presenta-
tion" in connection with the sched-
ule is used advisedly, Secretary Aar-
ridge correcting the general impress
sion that the playing dates are sub
m1tted for ratification" or "adop-
tion.' 1t develops that the schedule
as arranged by President Johnson is
not subject to revision or modifica-
tion by the club owners.
Mr.. Harding a Real Fan.
President Harding convinced the
magnates that he is a real base ball
fan when he received the club officials
and delegation of neWspapermen at !
the White House prior to the league
keen interest in base ball of the
present and an extensive knowledge
of heroes of the past-Radbour
Dunlap and others-including Pop
was the first professional he ever saw
The chief executive telicitated the
base bali men for having set their
house in order after the scandals
which developed from the world series
three years ago and impressed on
them the fact that they were the
guardians of a great trust
Its good to see you chaps here and
am glad to see that you have cleaned
crept into base ball." Mr.. Harding
said. Those who have so great an
institution as base ball under their
sponsorshtp-an institution which
holds so high place in the affections
of the country-have great re-
sponsibility.'
shows He II Loyal OhiOan.
The President seemed to take keen
interest in every one he met and had
a few words for each of his guests.
He recognized iris Speaker. playing
ing James Dunn, the Cleveland owner,
showed he was loyal Ohioan by in
auiring whether I'VE" were going to
win the pennant this year. Connie
Mack nf ~;ole
President recognized, and to the man.
ager of the Athletics he voiced al
whimsical suggestion to the effect that
Mack was known throughout the
President. Yes. indeed, Mr.. Presi-
dent" Mack ventured. "all the world
seems to know what 1 have done in
the last seven or eight years.
George Christian. the Presidents sec
rotary, in Introducing the. visitors,
extended tosthe executive an invita-
tion to attend the opening game here
April 1s' Mr.: Harding enthusiastically.
IT am aliye.I will be there with
score card and pencil
The "HalI OF Fame" Plan.
The plan adopted to award prize
to the most valuable player is SINH |
lar to that Of the old Chalmers trophy |
idea, except that this will be entirely |
- lSdSuo d1ldA, "ullo lilc OlseT. dDaH- |
doned some eight years ago, was an
outside donation. The nature of the
trophy is to be decided by commit !
tee consisting Of Ban johnson, Frank |
Navin and Col. Rupert. The follow
ing statement ON the plan was issued !: |
The plan is to provide a suitable !
emblem or other prize to be awarded
at the end of each season to the player ,
who has been Of greatest value to his |
team on the basis of performances on
the diamond and conduct off the field !: |
playing managers not to be considered
eligible, because in their double ca
pacity they naturally contribute most
to teams success.
"All-around ability, batting, fielding, |
pitching, base running. faithfulness and |
freedom from both accident, sickness, i
etc, are to be considered in making the |
award, which shall entitle the winner to |
q place in a permanent American League |
Fall Of Fame !
ITO determine the award a commits
sion will be appointed to act without |
pay, except small remuneration and |
the expense of the chairman, the |
chairman to be some one not actively !
ESnected with base ball, and the mem- |
Dsrienced and reliable newspaper man
In each Of the eight, cities.
How Player win BE Picked. i
The chairman will issue ballots |,
on which eight members of the COM |
mission shall write the name of the i
man on each team who. in his opin-
ion. has contributed most to the sue
cess of his club during the season, ar
ranging the eight names in order of
his preference, ballots to be- conf
oentfN@sand sent t0sthe- chairman for