Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-01
THE JOYCE-FARRELL DEAL.
What Is Said of 1t by the New York
Papers.

Papers.
From the New York Sun.
Manager Irwin of the New Yorks appears
to have a happy faculty for making sue
cessful base ball deals. Not content with
securing Jake Beckley for Harry Davis
ard $1,000 bonus. Irwin completed a deal
yesterday whereby the New Yorks will get
''Scrsppy Bill" Joyce, Washington's fine
third baseman. in exchange for Catcher
Farrell. Pitcher Flynn. who is under sus-
peEsiCn, and s.. 800 i'll cash. Two days ago
the Sun stated exclusively that the New
York club was after both Joyce and Sell
bach, but the latter player was declared
out Of any negotiations by Manager
SchmelZ Then Irwin redoubled his efforts
to land Joyce. "Scrappy'' during the early
part Of the season was manager and cap
tain of the Washinstons and the team IN
der him played remarkably fast game
Then, when everything was going along
smoothly, Wagner. the owner of the Wash
inSton club. installed Gus SchmeIz as man
ager and trouble began. Joyce rebelIed and
the team took slump. Bill asked to be
released. but for time Wagner couldn' I
see it. Then came an open breach between
Joyce and Schmelz, 50 in the Interest Of
harmony something had to be done.
Farrell. 1t will be remembered. was sold
by Washington to New York In 1874 along
with Meekin, for 81, $40. At the time there
cranks. Wagner saw that to bring back
the old favorite might somewhat appease
the public for the loss of Joyce. So, when
the Dukes name was mentioned by IT.
win. the eyes of SchmelZ and Wagner fair
ly danced with delight. Farrell has not
played anywhere rear his game this year
because. 1t is said, Of $500 cut in salary
and when he learned of the deal he was
very happy. Flynn Is an unknown guam
tity. He is a left-handed pitcher, secured
from the Virginia League last winter He
did poorly with the New Works in the
early games this year. and was finally laid
off without pay. Later he was suspended
indefinitely, and brought suit against the
New York club for back salary
With Farrell and Flynn held out on
platter. Wagner and Schmelz still held off.
closed matters so quickly that Joyce will
play with the New Yorks at Eastern Park
today. joyce was brought out by John
Ward in 1880. when he played third base
Tor me Brooklyn brotherhood team Since
then he has developed into one of the
leagues best ball players. He IS agrees
sive. a corking hitter, and one of the lend
Ing run setters. With Beckley on the op-
pSsie corner OF the infield, the team
should not be without plenty Of lie.
VIII Make Great Infield,
From the New York Herald.
Another new Giant in town, This time It
is William Jennings Bryan Joyce otherwise
more Familiarity addressed from the bleach
ers as ''Scrappy" and plain Bill" The
deal which makes Joyce a member of the
New York team was completed yesterday
afternoon To get this star player Mr..
freedman was compelled to give Farrell.
flynn and 5000 cash. Even on those terms
the Washington people hesitated several
Gays and finally announced that to no other
club would they surrender their heavy hit
ung third baSeman. Farrell left for Palti
more last night, where he Joins the Wash
ingtons at once, and Joyce Is expected tn
report in New York in time for today's
game.
With Warner and Zearfoss to helm Will
son the New York club could spare a catch
er. The Washington club was willing to
take fairei back; He was great favor
lie at the capital before the New York club
in 1874. paid $500 FOR him and Meekin
Since that time the man from Marlboro "
has done some excellent work in New York.
This year however. his playing lacked
something. 1t was far from being I'm to his
1894 form. Probably a change back to his
old stamping ground may work a revival in
his services. Every New York rooter hopes
SO. at least for Charley has been a
prime favorite with Polo Ground natrons
Flynn was what Is known as "a dead
ore" to New York ever since he reported
for practice at Jacksonville last March. He
either would not or could not pitch. and.
becoming insubordnate, he was SUSPENDED
about the Ist of June. His suspension will
be removed. provided he signs with the
Washington club
Joyce FnvOritc In New York.
From the New York World.
The New York club has secured "Scrappv
Bill Joyce. the famous third baseman of
the Washingtons. and Manager Irwin saws
the player will join the team in time to
play against the Brooklyns at Eastern Park
this afternoon. by the terms of the deal
the Washington club gets Catcher Charlie
Farrell and Pitcher Carney Flynn. together
with $500 in cash. 1t is considered a good
trade for the New Yorks and Manager Ir-