The Washington times., 1926-01-27
49,
BUCK Y IS
COMING
HERE
BY LOUIS 4. BOUCHER
Sports Editor, The Times

t1ksHACS 4bfAAoAAA Ol kttS VANSs1
known "Bucky,' manager OF
WashingtOr's two-time penl1ant-
winners, is on his way here after
signing three-year contract to
lead the Griffmen. Some few tears
have been shed by the solicitous
because Dutch Ruether and Goose
Goslin have come out boldly
and refused to accept terms offered
them, but the one really important
exhibition of rebellion was offered
by Bucky Harris. Now that he
has settled his troubles with his
boss, the other rebels may be ex-
pected to follow suit.
President Gfiffith's teleg ram
from Tampa states that Harris
has signed a fl1ree.ye contract as
manager and is on his way here
TO attend the scheduled meeting
OF the American League. That's
al. Nothing is said as to the
amount Of money to go to the
youthful field leader of the cham
pions.
Bucky Harris is an astnte young
man. Last year he learned that
the new world champions earned
a 40 per cent dividend He dis
covered another 40 per cent profit
again this past seascn. So he de.
termined to get a raise, q real
raises too.
Various. sums have been men.
toned as sought by Harris, with
$4,000 4 year for three years as
the top figure. This Is probably
rather exaggerated. Harris pre-
tract. now that he has shown his
worth TO the club. and 1t did not
take much argument to land a
threesyear term.
Harris - understood 10 have
received something like S10,00O
for leading, the Griffs 70 tIaell,
world title in 1924 Naturally, he
asked for raise last year and,
after brief series Of conferences.
signed up for one more year.
He was vari0usIy reported n
getting anywhere from Sl2, 800 10
SIS 900. Somewhere i'm the mid
die IS the more likely.
Bucky Harris sis 4 determined
young man, once he makes up his
mind about anything, and he APP
pareptly did make Up bis mind about
the length Of his new contract. Presi-
dent Griffith sitting on the other
Bucky an obstinate ass ana not
merely \ determined young n1aiI
Each is entitled TO his own opinion
in the matter.
The failure of Harris to reach an
ear8er agreement has, perhaps
had its effect upon some OF the
other players, notably Goslin. This
may have nettied President Crit.
eth. Nevertheless, these two men
was small room for Washington
fans to- become hysterical.
As for President Griffith aud
the Washington club, they have
suffered severely this winter from
what was once termed here alb
eentee management
Before the coming of Clark Grit
fifth to Washington, Capital fans
simply forgot their team from
the end Of one campaign to the
opening of the training season fol
went to their homes In distant
sections and reported here just in
time 10 take a few drinks and so
TO the training camp.
4 Clark Griffith changed all that.
He announced that he would
make Washington his home, -
and he did. When he appointed
Bucky Harris his manager he ad.
vised him TO make the Capital
hlk headquarters. Harris was
here most Of last winter.
This winter, unfortunately. both
the magnate and the manager have
spent considerable time in Florida,
Griffith at Tampa and Harris al
Miami where he bench-managed a
team In the so-called Sunshine
League.
Wild tales have come North
from Florida, quite the widest be.
ing an alleged interview making
President Griffith say that rather
than pay his veterans their ex-
orbitant salary demands, he wou;
open the season with team of
bushers who have already signed.'
There was another having him.
taking Peckinpaugh and Ruel out
OF the lineup In favor of Buddy
MyeF and Benny Tate.
These two stories, though fol-
lowed by denials from President
Griffith, have brought condemna-
and the club from many quarters
Many Washington fans have ex-
pressed their hostility to the club,
claiming 1t is cheap. Other doubt
ing Thomases have laughed at APP
parentIy being supported in their
old belief that Washington man.
ayers are but fgureheadg. with
Clark Griffith the real manager"
4 With the two most responsible
y leaders of the American League
champions away from the Capital.
these rumors have swept the coun-
try, leading the deniais with miles
TO spare. II is doubtful il the de.
malls viii ever overtake the origi.
nal stories.
The best thing that could hap
pen To the GFiffmeD at Just this
time was to have Bucky Harris
sign and 20 to work as manager.
This took place yesterday. The
young man will be on the job
mere ~ day or 50.
~ |" The new salary, oniy those
Do IfFH;Ss FOR
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