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ryanivr · 06-23-2010, 11:17 PM

Three Managers Fired

NEW YORK, NY. October 11, 1914 - Just days after the conclusion of the 1914 campaign, three managers have been relieved of their duties due to on-field performance:

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A "difference of opinion" has cost Jonathan Webster his job as manager of the Baltimore Terrapins. Following a postgame meeting with front office officials and ownership, Webster left the ballpark without addressing reporters. It was then revealed by team owner Harry Goldman that Webster had been dismissed from the club. Few details are available on the firing at this time. "Basically, it just came down to a difference of philosophy between Jonathan and management," Goldman said.

When reached for comment at his Baltimore home, Webster refused to comment on the firing other than to say, "We just mutually parted ways. That's it." The club will begin a search for Webster's successor immediately. Several interviews have already been set up, but team officials declined to say who is on their list of possible replacements.

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He was popular with players and fans, but that wasn't enough: Gus Trause has been relieved of his duties as the manager of the Brooklyn Tip-Tops. "He's a good guy, but sometimes that's not enough," said Tip-Tops owner Robert Ward in prepared remarks, adding "We needed to win a ballgame or two more often."

According to sources, the team plans on interviewing candidates over the next couple of days before naming Trause's replacement. Ward is reportedly extremely unhappy with the on-field success of his club in the league's first three seasons, and is considering selling the club.

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The future of the Pittsburgh Rebels will not include Carl Jones. Much-criticized for his in-game managing by local writers of late, Jones has been fired as manager of the Rebels. The decision is believed to have been made primarily by team owner William Kerr, who was always quick to publicly criticize Jones's decisions on the field and in the clubhouse. When reached at his home in Pittsburgh, the owner said the decision was made "in the best interest of the team," but he refused to elaborate on the specific reasons which led to the firing. Jones told reporters he plans to explore his options for another job in baseball. "I'll miss Pittsburgh and I'll miss the Rebels, but I won't miss having everything I do second-guessed," he said.

06-23-2010, 11:17 PM	#190
ryanivr All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 907	Three Managers Fired NEW YORK, NY. October 11, 1914 - Just days after the conclusion of the 1914 campaign, three managers have been relieved of their duties due to on-field performance: * A "difference of opinion" has cost Jonathan Webster his job as manager of the Baltimore Terrapins. Following a postgame meeting with front office officials and ownership, Webster left the ballpark without addressing reporters. It was then revealed by team owner Harry Goldman that Webster had been dismissed from the club. Few details are available on the firing at this time. "Basically, it just came down to a difference of philosophy between Jonathan and management," Goldman said. When reached for comment at his Baltimore home, Webster refused to comment on the firing other than to say, "We just mutually parted ways. That's it." The club will begin a search for Webster's successor immediately. Several interviews have already been set up, but team officials declined to say who is on their list of possible replacements. * He was popular with players and fans, but that wasn't enough: Gus Trause has been relieved of his duties as the manager of the Brooklyn Tip-Tops. "He's a good guy, but sometimes that's not enough," said Tip-Tops owner Robert Ward in prepared remarks, adding "We needed to win a ballgame or two more often." According to sources, the team plans on interviewing candidates over the next couple of days before naming Trause's replacement. Ward is reportedly extremely unhappy with the on-field success of his club in the league's first three seasons, and is considering selling the club. * The future of the Pittsburgh Rebels will not include Carl Jones. Much-criticized for his in-game managing by local writers of late, Jones has been fired as manager of the Rebels. The decision is believed to have been made primarily by team owner William Kerr, who was always quick to publicly criticize Jones's decisions on the field and in the clubhouse. When reached at his home in Pittsburgh, the owner said the decision was made "in the best interest of the team," but he refused to elaborate on the specific reasons which led to the firing. Jones told reporters he plans to explore his options for another job in baseball. "I'll miss Pittsburgh and I'll miss the Rebels, but I won't miss having everything I do second-guessed," he said.