Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-30
WHY HE WILL WAIT.
,McGunnigle's Reason for Not Signing
Just Now for Next Year.
HE WANTS TO KNOW THE OFFICERS.
The Local Protests Concerning the Recent
Chicago Games May Not Be Insisted Upon.
GENERAL SPORTING NEWS OF THE DAY

For the first time since he came to this
CITY, Manager McGunnigle talked definitely
vest erday about his intentions for next
year as far as managing the Pittsburg ball
team is concerned. The question of a man.
ager of the team is probably one of the most
vital to the Directors, and of the most in
teresting to the public. Mr.. McGunnigle
was asked the question:
"When will you decide as TO whether or
not you will sign to manage the Pittsburg
Club next year,"
In reply he said: "Well, now, I would
rather not talk about the matter just now
but as you press for an answer l may as
we'll state that will not decide until the
directors of the club hold their annual meet
ing and elect their officers for next year
OF course L want to stay in Pittsburg If
can make satisfactory arrangements and If
1 cannot 1 suppose I'll go somewhere else.
THE MANAGER'S REASON WHY.
The manager was asked why he wanted
to have the officers elected for next year be-
fore he decided about staying here, but he
declined to say. Subsequently friend of
his said: "Why McGunnigle will not be in
clined to remain here as manager if Presi-
dent O'Neil is not reelected to his present
position. Mr. O'Neil has fought bravely
for McGunnigle and the two now under
stand each other thoroughly; in fact so
thoroughly that McGunnigle feels confident
that he could be manager of the team for
many seasons without having any trouble
with the President and directors. McGun-
nigle wants to be thoroughly unhampered
next season as he is determined to have
first-class team here if he is to be manager.
1t is quite true, therefore, that he prefers
to wait until after the annual meeting of
the club before he resigns"
One or two of the stockholders were
spoken to on the matter, but they refused
to commit themselves to any statement.
McGunnigle to stay with us and I think he
will be with us. The truth is do not
anticipate any change of officers at all.
Since McGunnigle has taken hold he has
been a money maker"
The annual meeting will likely be held in
December, but between then and now there
may be tact understanding arrivee at re-
garding the managers case, so that while In
Chicago he can look after the interests of
the club there during the winter.
MAY NOT PROTEST.
Manager McGunnigle expects to go to the
meeting of the League directors which is
to be held at Philadelphia Friday or Satur-
day. Mr.. O'Neil has the duty of selecting
and he is inclined to name Saturday, as on
that day it may be decided what team has
won the pennant. If that question is settled
before the League meeting commences
Brother O'Neil does not intend to insist on
his protests. Manager McGunnigle yester-
paw secured affidavits from several players
relative to the trouble with McQuaid at
Chicago.
Yesterday afternoon President O'Neil
also had a long conversation with Pitcher
King. As q result the former is disposed
to think that King will pitch for the Pitts
burg club next year Kings case is very
simple one. He said yesterday: 81 will
sign with no club until the season is over.
There is plenty of time and 1 may be with
the Pittsburg club next year. am merely
waiting to see what are the chances all
round"