Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-04-01

Danny Richardson WIN Probably Con

Danny Richardson VIII Probably Como
Danny Richardson has been down 20 New
York Ito meet his old companions" and con-
tinues to reiterate that he will not play here.
The New York club directors have announced
that they will not give Mt Wagner anything
for his release. which would not be granted in
any case. Danny seems TO be the only one who
will suffer by his own distorted ideas of what
his rights are. Washington can get along very
wen without him. In fact. il he came here dis
contented and sullen he would be an element
Of positive weakness TO the nine. With Hardle
Richardson in his place and captaining the
nine il will be much stronger.
There are, however, excellent prospects Of
Danny coming here. As he has repeatedly
said and a. has been stated in TEE SraR, he has
no objection 70 Washington or playing here.
He objected to the way IN which be was being
handed about without his consent ss IL he were
so mach merchandise. But his grievance WIS
more apparent than real. and probably he is
beginning TO see this, for he went over to
Philadelphia last night and sought President
Wagner of the Washington club. and had a talk
with him about coming here Mr. Wagner told
him that he would under no circumstances
release him. While no positive assurance was
given it is pretty safe to bank on Danny's CON-
ing here.
Mr.. Wagner maintains the same position re-
garding Dams release that he took at first II
cannot compel Richardson to play ball in
Washington" said Mr.. Wagner last night. but
/ shall certainly insist upon my rights in the
premises. 1 will cheerfully pay Richardson
the salary for which he signed with the Athletic
Club and shall expect him to report in time for
the championship games might as well close
my gates if were to let him so, and You may
announce that will consider no exchange Of
players or monetary offer for his release"
Base Ball News
President C. d. White OF the Eastern Asso-
citation has signed Bob" Leadley TO manage
the Buffalo club and has accepted the terms of
umpires Charles Jones and Herman Doescher.
He will have the assignment Of players ready
FOR publication in day or two.
President Young of the league has notified
the Pittsburg club that the California League
has applied for protection under the new
national agree ment, but that the western or
ganizatlons application will not be considered
until after the San Jose Cal club has released
Jerry Denny. The latter was assigned TO the
Plttsburg club by the league during the
schedule meeting in New York, but, notwith-
standing this, the San Jose club signed tho man
only q few days ago.
Right Fielder Brodie, who has persistently
refused to sign with the St Louis club, has
succumbed. His contract, which was forwarded
to him some time ago, has been received, with
his signature attached.
Pitcher Jack Esston, another recalcitrant
leaves Stricken the only imam outside the fold.
President Wagner telegraphs that he has
signed Donovan.
great deal Of work has been done on the
grounds in the past few DAYS and a great deal.
mostly grading, remains TO be done.
President Wagner finding that Hoy would
not yield has decided to pay him the salary
named in the contract with the Athletics, aud
Hoy has signed with the Nationals.
PITCHER hilien has not yet signed, but il is
believed q satisfactory agreement with him
will he reached.
Pitcher Knel has telegraphed that he is on
his way here.
Lefthelder Donovan has left John Twins
Boston Blues and has come to Washington,
Beecher, the former Washington fielder, taking
his place with the Bostons
Donovan's fielding average last year was 9Is.
WOOD .94l and Duffees .923. Duffce's batting
average was BOG. Woods .30I anu Donovans
.3Ol. Hoy's batting average was 2S6 and field
Ing 9l2. From four so nearly matched it Is
hard to pick out the best three