Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-01-04
MIR. WAGNER IN CHARGE.
The Deal for tho National Club Stock Com.
pieted-What Barnie Says.

Mr.. George W. Wagner of Philadelphia came
over to Washington today to conclude Eego.ia-
tions for the purchase of the controlling inter-
est in the National base ball stock of this city.
He WAS accompanied by the now manager of
tine team. Mr. William Barnie. Mr.. Wagner
met Messrs. Bennett ODonnell Scanlon al d
! kalbfus Of the local directory and considerable
| time was spent in going over the books of the
| club. Manager Barnie appeared well pleased
with his new ielu OF labor.
As he says himself, he is not given to run
ming championships on paper and would not
say what he expected Of his team. He did not
hesitate, however, to say that he thought it
an excellent team, tho best Washington has
had for many years.
1--WE will give you good ball. he said to a
STAR reporter. II can assure of that and if at
any time we can make an improvement by
spending some money you can rest assured
thai viii have the money behind me to spend.
1 his Is good ball town. / saw that i'll my
frequent trips here aud We will have team
that will. L think, satisfy the - Yle.'
Manager Barnie said that BEFORE he left In
diGnapolis he knew what Las team would be.
lie consequently remained perfectly serene
during all the agitation raised by the New York
papers over his getting Danny Richardson. a
number Of improvements will be made at Ma
tloiIai ldlh 1tc eTauO etdnu Will De en-
larSed and handsome chairs will be put in it.
They VIII be reserved as il done in theater.
The field will be narrowed and sown in grass
seed and made as level as billiard table. The
ticket Office will be moved nearer eth street.
Regarding the price Of admission Mr.. Barnie
said that the same rates that governed in Phila-
delphia would govern here. All who want to see
the game for Is cents can do So The price
for admission to the grand stand will be in
creased.
But" said Mr.. Barnie, 1--WE will be giving
increased attractions, better than ever seen
here before, while tine home attraction will be
much stronger. too"
The deal for the local club was completed this
afternoon and all parties adjourned to lunch
together.
President Young said this morning regard
ing the statement of Mr.. Waltz teiegraphed
from Baltimore that the league would meet
here on the 15th II haven't heard anything
about it. Haven't the slightes. thought of cali
ing specia! meeting before about March l
(schedule). but of course would do SO il re-
quested by six clubs. Not otherwise"
In conversation with reporter of The STAR
this afternoon MIR. Wagner said that nothing
would be spared to make the team which is to
represent Washington first-class The men
under contract were tried and true and several
deals whereby other weli-known stars in the
base ball world would join us were in progress.
Manager Barnie wore happy smile when it
was finally settled that the Athletic team was
to be transferred to this city. He
could be adjusted he would start
out with his contracts. He had no doubt that
Washington would have first class team in all
respects. The various members of the team
will meet early III March and 60 on trip
south.