When he was opening Santa Anita, Strub still had his interest and position with the San Francisco Seals baseball team. While in New York City, prior to the track's official opening, he sought out a meeting with Baseball Commissioner Judge Landis to talk about the apparent conflict of gambling and baseball. When he entered the Commissioner's office, Judge Landis asked "Why are you here?", to which Dr Strub explained his concerns about the conflict and the need for him to exit baseball. Judge Landis replied, "Charlie, if I wanted you out of baseball "I" would have sent for you." Judge Landis' comment effectively ended the conversation. In 1945, the estate of Jacob Ruppert was selling the NY Yankees and Doc Strub put in a bid. However, at this point, the Baseball Commissioner was Happy Chandler and he was concerned about the public appearance of having an owner who was also involved in gambling- albeit legitimate para-mutual horse racing. Strub withdrew his bid.