Newark Evening Star And Newark Advertiser

'FEDS' MUST POST
MONEY FOR GETZ

If They Fail to Deposit Cash Today
Gus Will Sign With
Newark.

SMITH
BACK
FROM
TRIP

Whether or not Gus Getz will play with the Newark International League champions next season or will cast his lot with the Federal League will be decided today before sunset. Manager Harry Smith, of the Tigers, returned from Pittsburgh today after a three-day conference with Getz, and he has the assurances of the Bengal infielder that if the Federals do not post $1,500 in the bank by 6 o'clock tonight Getz will sign a Newark contract, otherwise the Bengal infielder will join Harry Gessler's outlaw team, which will represent the Smoky City.

Smith declared that he had obtained Gus's consent to play with the Tiger and that Gus had practically agreed on terms before he left Newark. After talking with Getz at Pittsburgh, Gus declared that he had received a large offer from the Federals, but he yielded under Smith's persuasion and was ready to sign a Newark contract. Smith left Getz Friday night and Gus declared he would visit the Federal Leaguers and tell them that negotiations with them were off. On Saturday morning, however, Smith met Getz and the Bengal stated that the outlaws had come across with a three-year contract, offering $3,500 a year for three years and a bonus of $1,500 for signing. This was too tempting for Getz and he finally told Smith that he would decide the matter today, giving the Federals the ultimatum of depositing the $1,500 at once and guaranteeing his salary for three years or losing his service altogether.

Smith was naturally disappointed at the turn of affairs, but he feels that even though Getz does decide to jump another good man will be obtained to take his place and that the Tigers will be one, two, three in the race.

The Tiger manager had a conference with President Charles H. Ebbets, of Brooklyn today, and it is believed he will take another trip, leaving perhaps tonight. While Smith was away he did not see Hi Myers at East Liverpool, O., as was reported, but succeeded in getting Myers to agree to terms by wire.

Manager Harry Smith stated today that the Federals were as busy as bees while he was in Pittsburgh. For two days he hid his identity and snooped around their headquarters to find out what was going on. Harry declared that some of the names they have on their lists would surprise the fans, but that he does not believe they will ever get going in half the cities in their circuit. While Smith was in Smoketown, Otto Knabe came there for a flying visit one day and Joe Tinker was in town the next day.