Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-06-05
THE FANS IRE DELIGHTED
OYER THE SUCCESS OF MEssns.
IRWIN AND RICHARDS IN
THEIR MISSION.
,DDs AGAINST WHEELING
With Thre. Other Applicants for
the Franchise, But President
Meyer Recognized the Justice Of
Whceling's Claim-WfH white
Elected as Manager-Results of
HALL Games l.. All the Leagues,


Elected as Manager-Results Of
Rail- Games "a All the Leagues.
The small army OF fans" in Wheel
Ing were delighted yesterday over the
news that the Srfeited Grand Rapids
francbise of the Western Association
had been awarded to Wheeling Presi-
dert Meyers is bang commended for
his evident aetermil-. nn to do 'sthe
square thing" by Wheeling. He has
carefully considered the step which he
took. In anticipation o. the forfeiture
by Grand Rapids, he sent man to
Wheeling upon a confidential mission.
His agent talked with Sheriff Irwin an |
severa' other leading base ball spirits,
and looked over the local situation.
Ut was DOUBTLESS upon his report that
president Myers awarded the franchise.
Sheriff Irwin and III. C. Richards re-
turned at 6:15 O'Clock last night, and
were met at the Panhandle depot by
number OF base ball enthusiasts. A
meeting was held last night in the pa. :
lors OF the Park Hotel, at which most
of the stockholders in the Wheeling
; CLUB We're present.
Messrs. Irwin and Richards presented
report. They stated that they did not
meet President Myers until late Sunday
might. The railroad connections be-
tween Grand Rapids and Marion are
wretched, and Mr.. Myers travelled
portion OF the distance upon the street
cars. After his arrival he held con-
suhation with the representatives of
the different cities which were MAX
ing application for the franchise. The
competition was more animated than
the Wheeling people had anticipated.
Mansfield was hot after the franchise.
and made an offer of 81 900 in cash.
Anderson, Ind, wanted to fill the va
cancy in the circuit and was backed up
by the Traction Company doing bust
mess in that city. Charles Strobel, of
Toledo, who is sort of base ball ad-
venturer, was on hand with a PROPOSE
ton to sell his Toledo team to Bobby
Gilks and take hold of the Grand Rap
ids franchise and players. Strangely
enough, he was backed up by Dayton
and Louisville, but unfortunately for
him, the matter of disposing of the
franchise had previously been commit
ted to the hands of President Myers.
Messrs. Irwin and Richards stated
that they simply stood upon Wheel
ings base ball record. They had no
offers Of bonus, and would make none;
but were willing to enter upon the
same basis as the other clubs, and
would acquiesce in any arrangement
that was fair and reasonable They
called attention to the fact that
Wheeling had been treated with pal
pable discourtesy and unfairness.
President Myers took the same view of
the matter and commended the Wheel
ing men for their persistent determine
tion to break into the Association. The
upshot OF the whole matter was the
signing CT contracts which awarded the
franchise to Wheeling.
Second Basoman De!ehanty was plac-
ed in charge of the team temporarily,
and Messrs, Irwin and Richards de-
ported for home.
At last nights meeting Will White
was elected as manager of the club.
will is base ball veteran, who has
been a crack~a-jack in his day He
WAS formerly short-stop, of the st.
Louis Browns. Although he is out OF
the game. his knowledge of players, his
business judgment, and his ability to
handle his men. admirably fit him for
the position. He will depart to-day for
Louisville, where he will join the team
and assume the managerial reins.
Manager White stated last night that
he hoped to secure the services of Bar
Der and Hart, the two players who de-
serted the team when Deacon Ellis for
feited at Grand Rapids. Both are first
class men.
The promoters of the c:uo will en-
deayor to raise subscriptions TO the ag
gregate amount of $500, which sum
will be necessary 10 properly conduct
the club and to put the grounds in con-
dition. Fully $4,000 have already been
Subscribed. Mr.. Chas. I<reueer having
increased the list Of stockholders BY