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lulei'roi-kUMlf*.’.hoidtert»or8,i bis. lor outft■d K*that n he the The tr helied.lees.agilewhenlonjrDclo-umstthine it 1* and.NOFURLOUGHSFORENLIS TEDpravrpol Lir\. I Hj lXl)Manager Barry and Other Big Leaguers Who; fji' '-•c.jj- '■B ^ yr.' 'r •:*:%• .‘V -.2; ''■ . ■ •/?.! ' ''i ' % S. ■:■'■■■; '.It'' • v •*-. j; 1\lt;X'JBb38 . :»§ .Entered Navy Must Stick to Their WorkThis Season#S\Yrch,J. K. Park,of athletics atBY JO E VILA(COPYRIGHT. 1918'who isLieutenantthe directortown Navy Yard, has announced thatCharles-081-rs of here re of oum-nates • Far-wa*riu»rsuntile af-lj toidentnorpd »amlt;»-i t lt;»ry r Mr. j’ the : :inu»\ and ason. Ilinsr-lendbaseball players who have that branch of Uncle S:im’s pot receive furloughs during jjeason, but must remain on for the period of the war. players who are at theenlisted inservice willthe coming active duty Among theCharlestownNavy Yard are Jack Barry, Ernie Shore, Herb Pennock, Del Gainer, Chick Shorten and Mike McNally, of the Boston Red Sox; Walter Maranville and Art Rico, of the Boston Braves; Lawton Witt, of the Athletics; Callahan, of the Newarks, and Gaw, of the ProvidenceClub.Barry, under ihis ruling, may have to relinquish the management of the Red Sox. In that event president H. H. Frazee will le compelled to dig up another team leader. But while Frazee re* fused to discuss Lieutenant Park’s decision, he said he still .believes the war will be over before the opening of the American League season on Aprif lt. The Red Sox can get along without the oilier players who have enlisted as yeomen in the navy for the reiison that Frazee has secured Struak. Schang, Mc-Innis and Bush from the Athletics. But the loss of Barry, it is believed, would be a severe handicap, inasmuch as capa-KBHiHHHBiillliHfeHMHBi u n usual 1 vup the World's Series spoils so that more than two clubs will share in the melon cutting. As the National League now finds favor in Chicago, Cincinnati, St. Louis, where, baseball was practically dead two years ago. President Tener s policy must be indorsed. He has done much for professional baseball in the last four years and it is hoped that he will not be compelled to retire to devote his time exclusively to other business ventures.* * *According to the latest information, Connie Mack has only eight players who can be counted on to begin the season in Athletic uniforms. They are Thomas, Gregg and Kopp, secured from the Re I Sox; Myers. Schauer, Bodie, Dugan and Jamieson. Thomas is a catcher; Gregg, Mvcrs and Schauer are pitchers; DuganAESall.—'■otrns intor-M5ks 3 themoro hman rrclH1■emanrns..KsesFmiaetiiiins istein,ppleen«kjr}the storvmanagers areKan-Ik» B. js« 2. Ilor-eds.SHOWPierreSHmwTienllnton^Kxprtrreneeeen.Millerolmanrlt;*t«tk?n^t^in’ortirsLandtan 4.emela-Theturn-whenasket-re oficol.immelMertx lit uia* fVkin Rtira-Bum-ipfpat-rrninrchain-offiresThorn-nesaed'ark. Banrin nHiran Draly ronhar Griffin [. Mon-an. 1:sroals—ble baseball scarce.Some persons have predicted that if Barry cannot resume his duties as manager of the Red Sox Frazee will, appoint Dick Hoblitzell to that important position. But when Frazee was asked about Hobfctze’l he declared he had not considered the matter at all. It is hard to believe that the players, when they enlisted in the navy,- expected to receivefurloughs during the abll season. Yet I had been circulated for manv»••• ::*•* ‘ ' *JL '•«' : Wf'-weeks without an official denial imtil Lieutenant Park maHe it clear that the reoort waa without foundation.llie Navy Department's ruling also applies to baseball players who have enlisted as yeomen at other naval bases on the Atlantic and Pacific coasts. In short.the stones of pnS|ective leaves of ab-j^ence have been nothing more than idle gossip.* ♦ *During the absence of Charlcv Herzogfrom the Giants last fall, Arthur Fletcher was appointed acting captain. Fletcher not only filled that position capably, but also plaved the game of his life atshortstop. Nobody appreciated Fletcher's work more than Manager McGraw, who recently named as the regular captain of the team. When the World s Series ended McGraw sent for Fletcherand surprised* the latter with a present of $700. It is said on excellent authority that the money came out of Me* Graw s pocket and was not charged up to the New York Club. In other words, Fletcher received almost as much monev as McGraw deducted from Herzog’s salary i for disobeying orders. * Fletcher's contract for this year calls for a substantial increase in salary, together with an extra sum for his duties as captain. McGraw has tried to keep his generosity to Fletcher a secret but the friends of j the Giants' manager believe that the fans should know the facts.• * »AMEBethlc-Leajruotricals,ed theMany things have been accompli bv the National League clubs since President Tener was elected in 11)1*1. The old circuit was generally discredited! until Mr. Tener assume^ the responsibility for winning back popular favor. TheBraves won the world s championship in1014 as a starter. The League gained new prestige in this city when Pat Moran’s men won the pennant in 1915, Through Mr. Tenet's influence Charles Webb Murphy sold the Cubs to W’eegh-man and the Federal league went up in smoke. -Tener had a hand in the transaction that placed Christy Matliewson in charge of the Cincinnati Reds. He also helped to swing the deal that landed Branch Rickev at the head of the Cardinals. Mr. Tener suppressed rowdy baseball, in spite of intense opposition, and suggested the scheme for dividingJamieson are outfielders. Mack, therefore, must obtain new men to cover first, seoond unjj third bases, r.t least twocatchers anwi three pitchers. It is understood that lie will take over three more players from the Red Sox in return for the release of Stuffv Mtlnnis,, but ir\A f murn- event the prospects for even a fair hall ciub to represent the America i League at Shibe Park are anything but bright. Baseball men who know Mack intimately declare that he has lost con fidence in himself and would retire from the game if he could hnd a purchaser for his half interest in the Athletic Club.* * *It has leaked out that George Stallings when he opened negotiations with the Giants for Herzos wanted to hand over!ilt; k Rudolph. Stallings insisted thatRudolph’s arm had not been permanently weakened and that the famous pitcher was eag**r to wear a New York uniform. When McGraw. however, turned down the Rudolph proposition and named Jess liarnes as one of the players.*he wanted in exchange for Herzog the Braves’ man a^er at first was inclined to declare off /he negotiations. But the loss of Maranville made Stallings realize that the engagement of Harzog was imperative, even at the risk of weakening the Braves’Sitching staff. As McGraw stuck t arnes, therefore, the deal went through md Stallings was forced to keep Iludolpli on the Boston (Tub’s payroll.• * •W hen the major league magnates get together next month to adopt the playing schedules they should devote some j.ttent.on to the pitching rules for the purpose of increasing the lotting. Barney Ircyfu8S, owner of the Pirates, is quoted as saying that he favors the • * imination of the spitbaii. Dreyfuss should include the so-called “shine ball,” together with the practice of putting licorice, talcum powder, rosin and other foreign substances on the ball. The major league batting averages in recentyears have shown a steady decrease in the number of ..'lOO hitters. The records include more low score games than were plaved ten years ago - The raisedbox is another evil that snould be obliterated. The pitchers have increased their effectiveness under conditions that have unfairly 'handicapped the batsmen until there is an outcry against dull and uninteresting ball games in which light hitting predominates. The foul strike rule lias aided the boxmen immensely, yet the magnates have not leen satisfied with its results. The foul strike rule should le amended so that long drives over t!ie fences or into the stands on foul ground should not be charge J agains tthe batsmen. By all means cut out the artificial deliveries!C.toractoishwachjMibyoplt;paretcai:'ui’arCO’raiatofVdat 1.4 rid Sil-4F.i 1S:aHIMsDU! 10. 7 1 lt;K1.4MeHe1clan i • a»«MTt!d**iah1un»RNlt;*«to\jeah1UT1**«r(WIxitoV.Df, i attoHClt;A.ui«*li4isAlTiMate!CKfA1Kr0LEE1C0n(!t8!1Arthur A. Irwin admits tiiat if the International League dexidcH to continue he will be a candidate for thepresidency left vacant by the resigna tion of Edward G. Barrow. Irwin has had plenty of experience and believes that ne could fill the position satisfactorily. He is willing to take the job at Barrow’s reduced salary, $2600 ayear, in order to j prov% his worth.«11ietmii
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
Sat, Jan 26, 1918
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