The evening times., 1896-09-22

That thercis big deal on in the baseball
world cannot be denied. New York is the
center of the contemplated transaction, and
the cities of Cincinnati TOR Indianapolis },
Brooklyn and EostoR are fringcd around
it, with Baltimore fluttering about and
displa wing an ca gcrncss TO perch mewhere
on Manhattan Island.
The other day when Won der Horst and
Hanlon met Charley Byrne and President
Young in this city there was considerable
speculation, but the information given cut
that the Temple Cup series was talked
about seemed to satisfy the general public
and little notice was shown the consequent
rumorS.
Messrs Won der Horst and Hanlon were
in Washington yesterday afternoon, and
again had a long confab with Uncle Nick.
What was talked about can be safety put
down on tue deal entry side OF the
Temple Cup series.
NEGOTIATIONS GOING ON.
Its pretty well understood by those close
to the magnatcs that negotiations are now
going on looking TO the transfer OF MT
FrcedmaD's interest in the New YORK ciub
to Mr. Won der Horst for cash consdcra-
ton. Once that accomplished, the Orioles
who have three times won the pennant lor
Baltimore, will be transferred to the Polo
ground reservation in Gotham.
There will be no obstacles put in the
way 10y any OF the other League club own
crs To- prevent the transfer if Mr. Won
der Horst can purchase Magnate Freed
mans stock.
the Baltimore magnate is anxious go
own the New York club, and as he can af-
ford and is willing 10 give Mr.. Freed
man a big increase over the SG5,Oo0 the
latter paid when he obtained controlling
interest, tits quite likely that the present
owner OF Scrappy Joyce and the New York
frauchsr will let loose his hold and count
himself Whole.
OTHER MAGNATES ARE WILLING.
what gives color totha probabiie. OF such
a transaction is the Endorsement it 'ias
of Soden of Boston, Brush of Indianap-
oils, and Byrne, of Brooklyn. each of whom
owns $50 900 worth of the $3.50 900 stock
which is the capital of the New York Club.
These gentlemen. it is understood, are
willing, and their Influence, if needed, VIII
be 10 get Freedman to sell.
. IL is more than likely that the New
York owner will dispose of his interest, in
that lie is dissatisfied with the showing The
Giants have made, and those VINO know him
will say that lie has permitted other busi-
ness to suffer while paying attention to
the club. His lie alth is not of the best, and
it is said that lie contemplates long trip
abroad next summer. and this will govern
his actions in selling ont.
The deal may be c0nsunmated any day.
as Won der Horst is ready to put up the coin
at an hours notice. aud the surprise may
be dropped OH the public when they Least
expect it.
The whole matter is nothing more than a
business enterprise Oh the part of V)n der
Horst. and what he expects TO do with the
Baltimore franchise is not in evidence at the
time, but as a party in the Monumental City
are ready today to pay the present owners
a frantisone price for the franchise. MI Won
der Horst is not bothered about that end OF
the matter.
WAGNER REFUSES TO TALK.
Mr.. Wagner. Was asked this morning lis
opinion about the matter, but he had moth
ing to sayvotber han that he was in favor
of any action that would be beneficial
10 the interests OF all tie clubs. Then ht
was quiet and pulled vigorously at one Of
his famous Scent cigars. 1t was the first
time the young maGuate was absolutely
rericent and from this it is taken that Earl
Wagner has a n inkling OF what is going on
in baseballdom.