The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-30

New York. Sept 30.--John T. Brush,
formerly of indianapolis and Cincinnati
who has been potent factor In the az
fairs OF the National league for number
OF years, has. according 10 a statement
given out by President Andrew Freedman
OF the New York Baseball club, acquired
a controlling interest in the New York
club and will hereafter direct its des-
TIMES. Brush sold his interest in the
Cincinnati club two months since and
IL has been the belief OF well Informed
people that he would break into this city
In control OF the Giants. incidentally the
departure OF Brush from Cincinnati was
the occasion for a renewal OF interest In
the team from that city. The statement
by Mr.. Freedman made several months
sinSe, that while IL was probable Mr.
Brush would come TO New York that the
control of the team remain in his. (Freed-
man's) hand, was taken with considerable
salt by those who were familiar with eX-
listing conditions. Mr.. Brush is now chair
man of the executive committee OF tne
league and while he does not bear that
garding his purchase Mr.. Brush says;
,. ~ hsye bought ht the New New toor York CLUB nn
'quire Is a controlling interest. indepen-
oent OF my previous holdings nave
made the Boston people an offer for their
no reply from Mr.. Soden. IL Is now my
intention 20 put a winner in New York.
and my every effort will be In that direc-
tion. The American league situation don
bother me in the least. l shall keep Nc
Graw as manager. He is MIXTURE had
him in view when | thought OF coming
here TO locate"
Mr.. Freedman's statement is Al follows:
Il take pleasure in announcing that
Mr. John T. Brush Chairman OF the
league and the former majority owner
of the Cincinnati National League CLUB.
Will succeed me as president OF me New ~,
date. and that Mr.. Brush will also secure
sufficient stock to place him In a position
OF controlling interest in the National TX;
club
ION account of my many business in
terests | have found that l have been
unable TO devote the necessary amount
of time TO the club; the requirements OF
the office of president are such as 70
exact very much more time than | could
Many Offers have been made to me
for the purchase Of the control OF the
New York baseball club-many OF them
most flattering. / have, however. tor
meFe-ti4af -yea-heen desirous of Sc
curing Mr. Brush as my successor know
Ing his allegiance 10 the National le ssue
and being Thoroughly aware of his ability
TO fill the position. and knowing that un-
der him the New York club would meot
with much more success In It's playing
features and IN its management than Ln-
der my own. The conditions AZ that time
were such on account OF Mr.. brush
ownership OF the Cincinnati club that ne
could not assume the position here. lie
has, however. disposed, as the baseball
public are aware, OF his other baseball
interests. and has at the present Time no
other interests than the New York club
I am assured that the change VIII De
for the best interests OF baseball in this
vicinity.
"Prior TO Mr.. Brushs requirement of
the control the New York club had Sc
cured what the public, when announced,
will see 10 be an all-star team OF hlsn
quality for the ensuing year and Mr
Brush will. no doubt, make additions 10
the team for 1903
''I have retained a stock interest in
the club and shall also remain upon the
board of directors and executive commits
tee for a reasonable length OF time, ana
am sure IL is my earnest wish and hope
that the New York club under Mr.. Brush
will have much more success than II mas
had under me.
THE nna ncial condition of the club Is
very good. II has had successful sea-
SON and the policy Of payment OF divi-
deuds 10 the stockholders will bc left TO
Mr. Brush when he assumes control at
the next election"
Incidental TO the above Manager Nc
.GrAw saws that on Thursday he Will make
public the names of the players ne has
secured from the American league. Catch
er Warner OF the Boston Americans sat
on the bench with McGraw yesterday and