The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-10-30

pSt@Cls OlSleE Is QuleL-Seem1nQ
But let me tell you he has
plenty of fighting spirit. You see
that picture over there on the wall.
SisIer gave me that, and it arrived
the day gave him his first suspen-
sion over row with Umpire
Hildebrand. Yes, George mas fight
ing spirit
Johnson also revealed the informa-
ton that If Kid Gleason hadn't been
30 sudden with mis- resignation from
the White Cox managerial job, or,
rather. if he had let drop hint OF
two Of his intentions a short time
ago. he would probably be sitting
pretty today, elsewhere in the
American League, with nothing else
to worry him than the date Of
starting for spring training.
II hated to see Gleason leave
the S0x," johnson said, land 1
regretted that he acted SO sud-
denly. Had there been the least
intimatiOn of his step, he could
have been placed to his own adj
vantage in one or two spots in
the league"
johnson said he, like most OF the
rest Of the baseball world, can only
guess at Gleason's successor.
The rapid change at Boston, which
deprived Frank Chance of his job,
though he really did quite well with
discussion by the American League
boss.
Il can see Quinn's viewpoint at
Boston, said johnson. HE has 10
make good to his public there. It IS
his club. Consequently he cannot be
blamed for wanting his own tools to
work with. He found Foil satisfac-
tory at st. Louis, and do not think
the passing of Chance, while it
caused grumbling at the time, will
be held against the new owner and
manager for any length of time
y don't know what Griffith has
tn mind at Washington, johnson
II was rather surprised
thai he let Bush out. read his
reasons III the paper. / have not
talked with Griffith about the mat
ter He tried to see me while
was in New York at the series, nut |
we did not get together for one rea
son or another. / don't know who
will succeed. Bush.
Johnson claims 4 title supposed
to be held since October Is by Col.
Jacob Rupert, Of the Yankees.
At least, il was awarded to the
colonel uncllalIenged, the Ameri-
can League president not having
been heard from at the time.
The title is that of ''happiest man
In the world
81 4 L. 4 I
the day the Yankees became world |
champions. Those who heard the |
claim took it for granted the colonel |
was. Now comes Johnson with his
aayso, and his argument listens coll
too.
.:f.I was the happiest man in the |
world when the Yankees won," he
said. If they couldn't beat the
National Leaguers. after making a |
runaway of it in our league, then /
1t would be time for us TO close |
up shop, wouldn't it? / tell you 1
was tiekIed silly
With his league in possession of |
the world title and the Chicago city
championship, Johnson cannot be |
blamed for looking forward. to II |
great season in 1924. But he had
some observations to make on
oCneE innings +OSStueS 1919 Titles lnaJ
will make for successful flag
race next year.
ST think Cobb has struck his
stride at Detroit" he said. HE /
knows what he needs now, and, |
think, is in a position to |
strengthen where he is weak. 1t |
was quite interesting to watch |
him plugging along with his team |
this year, no matter how bad it |
looked, and he finally took second
place.
Detroit will be worth watching
a gain next year. So will st. Louis,
too, especially with SisIer back. If
he hadn't been hurt last year the
Browns and not the Yankees would
have faced the Giants in the series
Speaker, at Cleveland, viii be
better fixed. especially for pitching
next year.
Il look for a great race OF 1t, and
no parade for the winner.
Johnson said he would not be
surprised II the minor leagues that
have been "agin" the draft will dis