Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-03

The Register published exclusive In
formation yesterday morning concern
ing the local base ball situation, which
was read with interest by all lovers of
the game. AS stated yesterday, Mi.
Torreyson was a bidder for the fran
chise, but Mr.. w. J. Coyle was not then
prepared to accept his offer of $1,000.
During the morning President Power
was notified of the situation, and he
promptly declared the Wheeling fran
chise forfeited.
To declare the franchise forfeited, and
to secure possession Of the Island park
We're two very different things. A con-
ference was held between President c.
B. Power, Of the Interstate league, and
Mr.. w. J. Coyle, at which the latter Of
fered to transfer his lease to the new
management upon certain conditions,
which were not made public.
Mr.. Torreyson, in connection with
other Dayton people, have been after
the Mansfield or Wheeling franchise,
and President Power promised them an
opportunity to step into the first va
eancy. The Mansfield trouble was set
tied satisfactorily at the Youngstown
meeting last week, and when the local
franchise was declared forfeited, Tor
reyson was Immediately notified by
wire. Torreyson wired Mr.. w. B. How
ell. of this city, that he had secured the
franchise. and asked him to keep the
players together until he arrived. Later
he telegraphed that he had missed train
connections, and would not reach
Wheeling until lis o'clock this morn
ing.
The members of the Wheeling team
sat about the Howell House during the
day, Micawber-like, waiting for some
thing TO turn up"
O'Brien got in on an early tram from
Pittsburg. He had stolen a march on
the other players. He quietly slipped
up to the Smoky City Sunday, called on
President Coyle, and when he left FIVE
minutes later, COyle had O'Brlen's re-
ceipt in full for salary due.
Yesterday morning Messett, Reisllng
and Robinson held triangular pow
WOW, and decided to have recourse to
the law. They brought suit before JUS
tice w. w. Rogers for their salaries, ag-
gregating about $3.50, and the justice
placed the usual papers in the hands Of
Constable Dominick Morris. Dom
went over to the grounds and levied on
zone grand stand, two bleachers, one
lot of fencing, one box Office, one wheel
barrow, one piano box full of cushions,
and one franchise bought by one w. j..
COyle from L. S. Delaplain."
During the afternoon the players
made plans for dispOslng Of the lumber,
shanty boats and other things being
suggested.
Meanwhile Manager Harrington and
Secretary Coyle were on their way to
Mansfield to play a scheduled game. 1t
transpired that both were on the hunt
for amateur players Sunday night, their
efforts to induce regular members of the
team to accompany them having failed.
c. Harrington, Harry Harrington, w.
c. COyle and Bert Coyle, and five uni
forms. A telegram received last night
stated that the game was forfeited TO
Mansfield. so it is probable that no ac-
cessiOns to the team were received in
that city.
PreSidentC. B. Power came down on
the evening train yesterday and gather
ed under his wing all the local players.
They assembled in the lobby of the Ho-
tel Windsor. patiently awaiting the ar
rival of Mr.. Torreyson. Mr.. Power was
also called upon by Mr.. Peter Healy, Of
this city. who indicated a willingness
to pay a fair price for the franchise.
A conference was held by President
Power. Mr.. Torreyson, Mr.. Healy and
Pop Lyle. Lyle represented the
players.
At 8 o'clock this morning the confer
ence is still in session at the Windsor
Hotel.
In Yesterdays Register a statement
was made which appears to have been
incorrect. 1t was stated that President
Coyle was not behind on the season, but
Mr.. Coyle gave President Power a state
ment, showing that he has paid $1,000,
exclusive Of the money for the grounds,
which was $500. Of the $1,000, $500
was the guarantee fund. The 500 back
salaries will bring Mr.. Coyle's loss thus
far exclusive of the grounds, to about
81 800 on the season.
INTERSTATE LEAGUE.