Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-06
TRYING TO STRAIGHTEN OUT.
The Trying Situation for the Base Ball
Magnates.

THEY CAN HAVE NINE, But THEY WANT EIGHT
| cLuBs-BRusHs KITE AND wAsHINGroS's TAIL
BROTHERHOOD MASIPULATIoN-wILL THERE
BE AN ATLANTIC ASSOCIATION TEAM HERE?
The situation in Cleveland was practically
unchanged this morning. Everybody believes
that ten clubs are undesirable. and there is a
strong inclination on the part of the n,agnates-
the rea magnates--to solve the problem by cut
ting of two OF the teams Walter Hewett is throw
ing no obstacles in the way of his profitable re-
tirement from the league, having quietly put
reasonable and yet good price on his
franchise. But the difficulty lies in the fact
that it will not do to drop one club; there must
be two victims, and there has been consider
| able cunning among the clubs to find pair"
to use congressional phrase, for Washington.
ERUsH's FANCY PRICE.
Brush has put fancy price on his Hoosiers.
somewhere between $4,000 and $4,000. and
has placed his thumbs in his armholes and is
waiting for takers. He would rather stay in
than go out. but if he does go it will be at a
handsome profit. Cleveland and Pittsburg are
the most promising candidates TOR purchase in
slght-ln fact they are the only possibilities
left The brotherhood men are doing their best.
III Is thought, to bring about the sale of either
OF these clubs, for such deal would leave the
field clear for the Players league in one more
city. or course it would be extremely graft
Tying to the brotherhood to see the league buy
both of these clubs. leaving Washington alone
for there is nothing to be gained by the new
organization in the withdrawal of the Senators.
10 the brotherhood leaders have been traced
many OF the 'scare stories" that have come
from Cleveland relative to possible changes.
NOT CITIES, BUT NUMBERS
Leadley of Detroit has been making gigantic
efforts TO obtain admission into the league, but
without avail, for his purchase of franchise
would do nothing in the way of cutting the
Gordian knot, being simply an exchange of
place. The question is not between cities so
much as 1t is between the numbers eight and
ten, and the money necessary to bring about
change. So Leadley, after finding his almost
frantic attempts fruitless. is said TO
have gone to the doors of the brother
hood and knocked there for admit
lance. giving some extraordinary promises.
The Philadelphia baTdrer'S special this MORN
ing says that at an interview yesterday be-
tween Stearns and Al johnson the former
offered to sell $4,000 worth of season tickets
before the season opened and to put up a s25,-
600 bond If admitted to the Players league.
THINKING MAGNATEs.
The magnates are usually non-committal
when approached with questions as to the fu-
ture, being in the position explained in last
evenings STAR Of men surrounded by difficult
ties which can only be surmouuted by careful
thinking and planning.
President Young is quoted saying, in re-
ply to the question whether there will be an
eight or ten-club circuit: That schedule as sub
mitteG contemplated ten clubs and that is
about as much as any of MS know about it. If
the schedule proves satisfactory that will settle
the matter. If not. why we will have to do
something else"
The Philadelphia Press thus paints Hewett's
portrait: Waiter Hewett doesn't say anything,
but sits around and looks wise. He is ready to
sell at moments notice. There is no doubt
about that. but he has got the same idea in his
head that Brush has. He is not going to Quit
unless ne gets price way up in the clouds
HIS hgure Is supposed to be anything between
$4,000 and $4,000. Hewett will not say what
1t Is himself. He won't even say definitely
whether he wants to stay or go. He seems to
be a sort of tail of John T. Brush's kite, and
when John flies, if he does, Hewett expects to
be elevated Also
Just at this point the Washington public
would like to know whether or not Mr. Hewett
recollects writing letter to the press not many
weeks ago i'll which he announced his intention
to play league ball in this city in 1890.
OTHER MATTERS.
John B. Day has instituted suit against Tim
Keefe, George Gore and Danny Richardson,
and is understood to have writs in pickle for
Conner. Whitney, O'Rourke, Brown, Slattery
and Crane.
The case against Ewing will come up Friday
and an effort will be made to press it to argu-
ment. Should his lawyers try to delay the mat |
ter 1t is thought that the league will at once
try to force the issue by applying for tenn
porary injunction. Mr.. Deuysters saws that
the case will be rushed as far as possible |
Joseph II. Choate will make the argument
against Ewing.
1t Is said that the New York league club will |
institute suits against Postmaster Cornelius Van
Colt. Ed Ialcott. the Wall street stock broker |
John Ward and E. A. McAlplne. They will be |
charged with conspiracy TO ruin the business |
OF the New York ball club, and the plaintiff will |
ask for damages to the extent of the amount |
they are called upon to expend TO replace the |
men who. they claim, were enticed to enter !
into the Players league team while still under |
contract to the New York club. and who were |
persuaded to violate the option held by that |
club for their services |
Manager Barnie is quoted in the Baltimore |
Anle.tcdn as saying yesterday that he was aware |
that President j. Z. Allen of the Providence
Atlantic association club was i'll Washington |
and SAID the association had the money SUBJ |
scrlbed to establish club there should the
Washlngtonlans go out of the league. Ted Sui !
lvan was to manage the team. At present he |
has number OF well-known PLAYERS under |
cover.