Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-04-11
LOCAL ASSOCIATION
FINES TWO PLA YERS
Harry Seibold, Formerly OF
As, and Charlie Clock,
Both Hurlers, Dra,U $25
Punishment
ARE LET OFF EASY

THE Philadelphia Baseball Associa.
L ton has begun to function in its
entirety. Two players were fined at n
meeting of the Board of Governors held
last evening. Those who felt the heavy
hand of the association were Charlie
Clock and Harry Seibold. They were
with two clubs.
President Howard NJ. Donovan in
delivering the decision to the parties
concerned said that such n light fine
was meted out as 1t was the first case
to come before the board. He made It
plain that more drastic action would
be taken in the future.
1--WE are absolutely opposed to any
such double dealing" he said. 1--WE
are determined to break it up at the
start. and ! personally believe that you
have been let down rather easy. Sign.
ing two contracts Is mighty bad bust
deal as any one could expect"
Neither player had any complaint at
the decisions'
Nativity in Both Cases
The parties concerned were all pres.
ent. Nativity Catholic Club was in
both cases. In the first Phil Haggerty
produced a contract of Charlie Clock
signed April 3, also an agreement OIL
the same day to play with Nativity.
Two days later Clock signed with the
Gartland Club. Of Parkland. Both man.
ayers and players took the stand Clock
offered no defense and the verdict was
speedily reached.
Harry Seibold. former Athletic
pitcher. who signed with North Phillics
ana Nativity. was the next case heard.
The secretary produced Seibold's con-
tract filed by Nativity and dated March
10. North Phillics produced a contract
as yet unified dated March 6.
Perry Reifsnyder put in evidence n
letter written by Seibold to Catcher
spohrer, of their club, in which he ar-
cepted terms on February 12. After
much deliberation Seibold was awarded
to North Phillies. but he too was rep.
rimanded.
The case of Nose" Thomas. also a
pitcher. in which President Donovan
and Manager Joseph Graham. of the
Forty eighth Ward, were the parties.
was also heard. 1t appeared that
Thomas had accepted terms in Mr..
DonOvan's Office. As his secretary was
absent 1t was agreed to mail the con-
tract. Thomas went out and met Man
ager Ora ham and signed with him.
Donovan lost his ease as Forty eighth
Ward produced signed contract.
The cases of Eddie Gallagher claimed
both by Bridesburg and Nativity. and
"Chads' Fairburn, claimed by Brides.
burg. and filed by Philadelphia Tcrmi. /.
nal are slated for the next meeting. In
the meantime Bridcsburg has been given
permission to play GALLAGHER on Satur.
day against Forty eighth Ward.
The Umpire Situation
A committee from the United I'm.
pires asked for hearing. Prcsidcn,
Donovan told them they had been mis-
informed If they came with the under.
standing that they had been sent for
as they reported He listened to the
four officials. headed by Tom Gleason,
as individuals.
The whole matter was gone over
again and Gleason presented the sub
Ject in clear and concise manner.
After the copfab the visitors retired and
the managers again made it plain that
they were through with the salary ques /.
tion and the closed or open shop, which
has been applied to the situation ill :
advisedly.
The umprcs hoped that a committee
pointed. but the managers informed
them as before that there was nothing
| to arbitrate.
Given Big Boost
| In speaking Of the matter. President
Donovan said: "A careful study of the
independent baseball situation in this
city last year discloses the fact that
virtually every club, with the excep-
tion of Hilldale. was a big financial
loser.
"The teams on the average paid $40
per game-that is, S. per man. This
year We have voluntarily raised that
amount to SIS, an increase Of 80 per
cent. We have also made 1t arbitrary
that umpires are assigned and not under
the control Of any one club.
1--WE have made more and better bas So .
ball possible and feel that our managers
nre best fitted to decide the amount we
are able to pay. We have the applira =
tions Of eighty five men who have reg =
istered for positions, and have no reason
to feel that they are not competent.
They will meet tomorrow night and
organize: supervisor will be ap-
DOintcl TO assign the some -