Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-10-17
ROB|NSON'S SCALP
IS BEING SOUGHT
Max Carey and Dave Ban
croft Prominently Mentioned
for Uncle WiIbert's Job.
BY JOHN B. FOSTER.

n YEw YORK, October 1.-THE
nj deadlock in the Brooklyn Base
Ball Club now is acutely in ev-
idence. On one side is the Nc
Keever interest. owning so per
cent of the stock, and on the other, the
Ebbets interests, which also own so
per cent.
The McKeever faction is opposed to
the retention of Wilbert Robinson as
manager of the team and through its
representative has informed Robinson
of its opposition. n
1t is reported that when Robinson
was notified another manager was de-
sired next gear, he informed the NC
Keever interests that he would block
any change through Joseph A. Gilleau-
deau, who Is secretary of the club and
votes the EbbetS stock.
This opposition nettled the McKeever
representative and he retaliated by as
sorting that if Robinson insisted upon
continuing as acting president, a rosi-
ton which he holds in addition to that
of manager, the McKeever stockholders
would take such action as seemed best
on their part to preserve what they call
their rights, and refuse to recognize
Robinson.
Dan HOwIey Was Wanted.
Dan Howley was wanted as manager
for Brooklyn and he had been asked
to wait little before he made up his
mind to 90 to Cincinnati. Howley
considered the CINCINNATI proposition q
better one, since new owners have pur-
chased the control of the Cincinnati
franchise and are about TO start q
campaign to restore the Reds to a
prominent place in National League
races,
It also is asserted that Robinson told
the McKeever interests he would block
the appointment of Howley as manager.
Howley probably heard of this, as 1t
was whispered around during the world
series, and perhaps he made up his
mind to take the management of some
thing that seemed more stable than
the Brooklyn proposition.
Base ball men in general agree that
the franchise of the Brooklyn club is
very desirable and that it has not been
made as successful as 1t should be.
Robinson was informed by the Nc
KeeverS that he had long been manager
of the Brooklyns, and that for five years
in succession the club had finished no
better than sixth. This took place not
only in 1929, but in 1925, '26, '27 and
'23 The McKeevers think they are en-
titled to better results, and are not sat-
isfled that they are going TO get any,
where If there was not a managerial
change.
Carey, Bancroft Mentioned.
Both Max Carey and David Bancroft
had been suggested as prospective man
ayers of the team. There had been more
sentiment for Carey than for Bancroft.
Both were released outright by Brook
Ign little more than a week ago to cut
down expenses for 1880.
There Is strong belief in New York
that the next manager Of the Yankees
will be Arthur Fletcher, who was coach
for the team under Miller Higgins. The
final choice was said to be between him
and Bob Sonnery Of ST. Paul. Fletcher
has had experience as manager, and is
a capable field strategist as well as
good Judge Of players.
Connery Is an excellent Judge Of
players, but there is doubt as to whether
he wishes to give up his team at ST.
Paul to 60 into major league company.
He has fne franchise in the American
Association, and he can continue to act
as scout for the Yankees If he wishes
to do so.