Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-20
OPTI0NS1 OBTAINED
Sites for Base Ball Parks Controlled
by American League.
MATTER WAS SETTLED This MORNING
Champion Vardon Criticises Ameri-
can Golf Courses and Players.
PORTS IN GENERAL

President Johnson Of the American
League, accompanied by John McGraw, the
prospective Baltimore magnate, arrived in
Washington last evening about o'clock.
Both registered at the Raleigh, where Man.
ager James Manning is staying, and short
ly after consultation was held by the
three which lasted about hour. At its
conclusion Mr.. McGraw left for home APP
parently very we'll pleased with the Wash
ington situation.
Messrs johnson and Manning were early
risers this morning, and before noon had
driven around and inspected all the avail
able sites for base ball parks in the city.
Two pieces Of ground are particularly de-
able, and options on both, running for
three months, were obtained from the own
ers. Both places are accessible by several
car lines, and at the rate Of speed usual
these days can be reached from any part
OF the city inside of. fifteen minutes. Messrs.
Johnson and Manning compelled by
business reasons to Immediately return to
the west, leaving Washington this evening,
but both gentlemen will return about the
middle of January or the first of February.
Should the weather be at all favorable for
outdoor labor at that time work will be 1t
obce started on fixing up the grounds. Inc
Ia test ideas in improved grand stand con-
struction will be utilized, and one OF the
finest ball parks in the country is promised.
The PhiInd eIphia Situation.
President Johnson's attention was called
to the interview published in yesterday
mornings papers. in which he was quoted
as saying that matters in Philadelphia
were not shaping up to his satisfaction. He
said in reply:
THE young man who wrote that inter-
view must have misunderstood me. The
Philadelphia situation is entirely satisfac-
I QUO h9n n KAY n
city are DESTROYS of securing the old
At hletic Park grounds for sentimental rea-
sons but as they belong to the city an
ordinance will have to go through councils
before they be leased. We are FUZZY
conversant with the difficulties that Will
crop out in getting such resolution passed
by the Quaker city councils and nave pro-
yided for failure in that quarter.
Il see by the morning papers that action
on the resolution, which came up at last
nights meeting has been postponed Tor TWO
weeks. Protests against the grounds nave
been presented to councils by residents near
the contemplated park, no doubt engineered
by the opponents of our organization. But
we have another park equally desirable I'M
der consideration, and ample capltal 10
equip 1t.
Our circuit will be finally decided upon
at a meeting to be held in Chicago next
month. What place will be selected as
the eighth city of the American League
circuit will be decided upon at this meet
ing after due elaboration by all the mem
bers of our organization. Much depends
upon the National League. Should 1t con-
tinue to treat the American League as
an enemy we may decide to continue our
EXPANSION but should amicable under
standing be arrived at between the two or
carnations the circuit as now constituted
may suffice for next season
A Favorable Impression.
During the stay of Mr.. Manning in this
city It can be stated that he has made many
friends and there is possibly not ahother
base ball manager in the country who could
come into Washington under more FAVOR
able conditions. Mr.. Manning has a person
ality that attracts friends and an energetic
air that creates confidence in his abilities.
He has promised nothing more for this city
next season than that he will do his very
best to place a winning ciub mere ana MS
reputation stands for the rest.
one of the most important interviews
that has come to the front OF late III re-
gard to the recent National League meet
ing and its relations with the american
League is that given out by Ashley Lloyd,
treasurer of the Cincinnati club. Mr. Lloyd
attended the meeting in New Iork. In sub
stance he says that the National dla not
once discuss the war tactics against the
American League. and that he does not
believe the older organization Will put an
auxiliary body in the field to hght the lat
ter.
Col Rogers the Only Antagonist.
The points Of Mr.. Lloyds interview were
referred to Mr.. Johnson last night by a
Star reporter, and he said he thought, from
his own personal information, it could be
depended upon.
Mr. Rogers, In Philadelphia, is the only
n funal League magnate antagonlstlc to
Ii said Mr.. johnson, and he is against
US account of our placing an opposition
club in the Quaker city. The National
League has contributed many thousands of
dollars toward paying for Mr.. Rogers
grounds and l cannot believe that the or
ganiZaton will allow him to precipitate
hostile proceedings simply to work out his
personal ends"
CHAMPION GOLFER TALKS.