Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-06-02

SnerlH w. NV. Irwin, ex-Sherif H.
G. Richards and Chas. r. Kreuger, who
have been most active in locking after
the base ball interests of Wheeling this
summer put in a very busy day yes
terday. The time was snort. and it was
necessary to ascertain the public seaIi-
nent relative to taking the Grand Rap
IDS franchise. The lovers Of the game
Who subscribed to the stock some time
ago, were all called upon and renewed
their subscriptions. Several of them
multiplied the amounts by three, and
several additional subscriptions were
oHered. The gentlemen were also as
sured OF other subscriptions which
simply awaited solicitation.
With the necessary money in sight,
they next devoted their attention to the
ground question. The Island was Sc
lected as the best possible location, on
account OF its accessibility, a liberal
share of the patronage heretofore com
ing from the Ohio side of the river.
There are two locations. either of which
may be. secured, and placed in condi-
'tion for playing in three weeks. Eth
ef would make an ideal ball park.
While 1t is rather early to talk about a
manager for the team, the subject has
been discussed among the men who
hold stock in the club, and the
general sentiment appears to favor
either Will White or Sammy Nichols.
Both are veteran players with long
heads, and the interests of the club
could be safely entrusted to either.
Last night a meeting was held in the
sheriff's office, which continued until
time to depart for Marion. Messrs r.
win and Richards left for that city.
They will meet President Meyer there,
and 1t is confidently expected that the
franchise will be turned over TO Wheel
ing, or satisfactory arrangements will
be made. Wheeling will he required to
put up the guarantee, protection money,
and other sums for different purposes,
aggregating about $500.
1t will be seen that it will be neces-
sary to have funds Immediately. If the
deal is made, MI. Richards will prob
ably remain with the team to look af-
ter the financial end until such time as
other arrangements are made. Mr..
Kreuger will call upon the stockholders
Monday and collect the sums which
they have subscribed. 1t is hoped thai
stockholders will be ready to turn The
money over to him.
Wheeling will certainly nave a streak
of good luck if the city secures the
franchise. as all the expense of advance
money to players, railroad and hotel
bills, ETC., will be saved. In addition,
the city will have a crack-a-jack team.
Deacon" Ellis services Will cost moth
ing. Grand Rapids is IN second place,
and playing a first class game.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, June 1.-The
Grand Rapids base bali situation was
claeared up late tonight by Manager Ell
lis giving all his players their release to
go where they please. He had made ar
engagements to-day with the Baltimore
American League team to come here from
Detroit and play Sunday, but late tonight
McGraw telegraphed that he would be
unable to make train connections, and had
decided to go to Cleveland. When this
information reached Ellis he at once paid
off all his players and gave them their re-
leases. President Meyer, of the West
ern Association tnen negotiated Win the
team. He stated that he had the promise
of most of them to go with him to Marion
tomorrow night. He stated further that
the Association would manage the team
for the next ten days until a franchise
should be located in some other town.
Local enthusiasts are disappointed at the
loss of the franchise, but they do not
blame Ellis, who is not worrying, as he
quits financially ahead. The fight aroused
base ball fever higher than it was ever
known before. Dundon, the blacklisted
player, will remain here for a time. He
has an offer from the Cleveland American
League club, which he will probably ac-
cept. 1t is said several other players of
the Grand Rapids team have also been
provided for in that league. In the settle
ment Meyer paid Ellis back his forfeit
money deposited with the association.
To move them fast we will sell fifty
pairs of Dunlop Detachable Tires at
$2.75 per pair, complete.
A. D. HOWE MACHINERY CO.,
2157 Main street.