Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-24
CAREY MADE PILOT
AS VET IS OUSTED
Former Manager for Years
Was Cause of Feud Among
Dodgers Directors.
BY HERBERT w. BARKER,
Associated Press Sports Writer.

n IEW YORK, October 24.-MaX
n Carey has succeeded Ga
Y year-old Wilbert Robinson
as manager of the Brooklyn
Dodgers and for the first time
since the death of Charles H.
Ebbets in 1925 the Dodgers can
face the rest of the National
League with a united front.
The ousting of Robinson after
II years service, DECIDED upon
unanimously by the directors,
brings to an end the most violent
club war in base ball history.
Nowhere in the annals of the game
can be found any feud to rival, in IN
tensity, that which ragged for hall
dozen years between Robinson and steve
McKeever. half owner of the Dodgers.
1t was a feud based entirely on per-
sonal grounds, but it reached point
where the two men, genial and ahao!e
enough by themselves. dared not meet
for fear of trading rights and lefts in
the best pugilistic fashion. They
couldn't agree on anything-on players,
on policies or on how the clubs money
ought to be spent.
After Robby for Years.
McKeever openly has sought Robin
sons base ball scalp for years, but dur
ing most of that time a deadlock exist
ed on the board of directors with NC
Keever interests holding two votes and
the Ebbets heirs, supporters of Robin
son, also two. Robinson thus could not
be removed.
Two years ago the National League
stepped in and sought to pour oil on
the troubled waters. The net result was
the appointment as fifth and neu-
trail director, of Walter (Dutch) Carter,
former Yale pitcher. Carter. the bal
ancc wheel among the directors, was
credited with settling the dispute and
selecting Carey as The logical man for
the managers post.
What brought the Brooklyn situation
to head was the Dodgers disappoint-
ing showing last season. After they
had finished fourth in 1880, Brooklyn
fans had visions of another pennant
after IL years of waiting, but the Rob
ms faltered badly and again finished
fourth.
Carey, Al years old, and one of the
greatest outfielders and base stealers
of modern times. is expected to re-
organize the Dodgers with view toward
developing the speed that use of the
new ball demands.
Carey said he planned several
changes" in the Dodger lineup next
season and although he did not specify
where the alterations were to be made,
it vas expected he would attempt to
find requirements for such veterans as
Glenn Wright. RUDE DRESSER and per-
haps Frank Lefty O'Doul.
Robinson was informed of his re-
nnoYal by newspaper men at Brunswick.
Ga. IF the directors want Carey as
manager it's all right with me- he
said.
Would Welcome Rest.
There seemed to be little question but
that Robinson could catch on with an
other club as coach either in the
American or National League. But
there was a distinct question as to
whether he wanted new job. He in
dictated some time ago at Brooklyn that
he would welcome a rest after II years,
suggesting that new manager be
brought in and that he be retained as
general supervisor" This offer was
declined by the board.
Robinson, one of the old-time school,
began his ma or league career with
Philadelphia, then in the American
Association, in 1886 at the age of 10
as a catcher Later he was one of
the dig cogS IN the famous ola ma
chine Of the Baltimore Orioles. Along
with John McGraw, Willie Keeler and
others
After nine years at Baltimore and
a period in st. Louis he retired from
the majors in 1904. but came back as
coach of the New York Giants in
1911. He went to Brooklyn as man
ager in 1914 and won pennants in 1916
and 1920. Losing both world series, the
first to the Boston Red Sox and the
second to the Cleveland Indians.
Carey established his reputation with
the Pittsburgh Pirates. His best base
stealing year was in 1916, when he was
credited with So thefts, but he still was
active enough in 1925 to be one of the
big stars in the Pirates victory over
Washington in the world series