The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-01-31
WE'LL R1p oF ToRRnYsoN
Is the Interstate League Riley
Gnts Columbus Franehise.

Gets Columbus Franchise,
coLljMBus. Ohio, Ian. SO.-The
state Journal says: Manager Riley, Of
inc new Columbus Interstate base
hall team, has met the enemy, and they
are his. In other words, the genial
r,aennte has returned successful from
his trlp 10 the. wIlds OF Brlddock, Pa,
whore an interview with Mr.. ToTreysoI,
tho globe trotter, who moves u base ball
tcnm from town to town, Us q chess
nIuver moves his men, resulted In the
transfer Of the said Mr., TOrreyson's
franchise 10 own and operate u ball
foam in the Interstate league, to the
hands OF the Columbus manager, who
wIll use IT solely for the benefit OF his
own city and Its many base ball fans.
Mir. Riley was forced to pay a price
which was more than the franchise
was really worth to Torreyson. who
could have made nothing but losing
venture In Columbus In the hands of
Mr.. Riley. however It viii undoubtedly
prove to be worth all that WAS given
for 1t.
The now manager has secured
grounds which are easily accessible
from all parts of the city, and viii put
up a grand stand and bleachers OF the
most comfortable type. He Is already
In correspondence with many ball
PLAYERS and managers throughout the
country, with a view to getting together
!. fast team, and one which viii be a
winner from the start. He has inter-
ested the business men OF the city In
the new club. and members OF the
board Of trade and many other promi-
uent citizens who have promised their
enthusiastic support TO the team. with
n Columbus man as manager, who VIII
give the fans first class team. run In
the interest Of the city. and with atten-
ton to what the Columbus base hall
public wants. there Is no question about
The success OF the venture.
Mr.. Riley has in mind as field mana
ger and captain well known Western
league player, who is endeavOring to
secure his release In order that he may
take charge Of the Columbus team. u
he is successful the team will be in
the most capa Bile hands from the begin
ming. OF the players who we're under
contract to Torreyson, only three VIII
be.retaIned. Pitcher Wolfe. Catcher BE-
vile and outfelder Bradley. These
men have all been seen in Columbus,
and no comment on their ability is nee.
rssary. All three are young and prom
Using players. and have had valuable
experience in the Interstate league.
Another man who viii be welcomed by
Inc local fans is Smiling Pete Daniels,
who Is very anxious to come back to
columbus.
Manager Clarke. Of Pittsburgh. has
promised to send some of his surplus
talent 10 Columbus. Mr.. Riley expects
TO get two pitchers. n short-stop and an
outfielders Of major league calibre from
this source. Deals are also on for two
other fast outfielders.
President Power has decided to call
the magnates OF the Interstate league
together for ths annual meeting in Co
lunbus, on February 9. At this meet
ing the schedule committee will be APP
pointed. and all other business prepas-
atory 10 the opening OF the season Will
be attended to. The meeting was to
have been held In Cleveland, and the
change to Columbus was made at :he
request of Manager Riley