Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-09
NOT TO COME IN HERE
SENATORS LOOK GOOD TO AMERI-
CAN LEAGUE LEADER.
Revised Rules to Govern Golfers
Stofft Won Brooklyn Pool Tourney
First American Henley.


League reached Washington early yester-
day morning. coming over from New York.
and although his health has been bad for
the past month. at present he Is in fine con-
dition to handle the intricate base ball prob
lens that will come up within the next two
weeks. He will leave Washington for New
York tonight. and 1t is expected that the
location of the New York grounds will be
made public within few days. Several OF
the Washington writer's tried to gain the In
formation from Mr.. Johnson and thus fore
stall the New York newspaper men. but the
American League president has won his
spurs as a journalist and knows the full
value Of SCOOP" President Johnson,
President Fred C. Postal OF the Washing
ton club and Eugene Cochran. one of the
stockholders OF the local organization, held
an "at home yesterday at the Cochran
Hotel, and had as guests the local sporting
writer's.
President Postal desired Mr.. Johnson's ad-
vice as to the Washington situation and In
vited him over for a couple Of days. which
invitation was accepted with pleasure, as
the national capital Is one Of the Chicago
mans favorite resorts. All during yester-
day base ball writer's, fans and personal
friends of Messrs. johnson, Postal and
Cochran continued dropping Into the hotel.
and there were enough good stories told to
fill a book.
In regard to the report that the Eastern
League would place a club in Washington
in opposition to the American League,
President Johnson said:
Talk of that sort Is foolish. The whole
trouble hinges on Manager Barrows Of De-
troit trying to secure first baseman Carr
for his club. This cannot be done, as Carr
belongs to the Eastern League. The Amer
lean League has always dealt fairly with
the minors. and If the Eastern League de-
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have to stay with that organization.
have no desire to underrate Cars ability,
but from what 1 have heard Of Turner.
Manager Barrows' has a better man for
Detroit's first base.
1.-The American League will hold its regu-
lar meeting In New York next week. It
will be the first session of our organization
In the big city. and the New York news
paper men will have an opportunity to COM
pare the club owners Of the two organiza-
lions. There will be no wrangling, no
throw downs. no rubber-s11oe business and
no groveling In the dust, but straight, clean
business methods In the open.
We have a flrst-class team for New
York, and when the season opens its home
will be Of the same caliber. The base ball
fans Of the country have become interest
ed over the American Leagues struggle to
get into New York city. and know the big
give out the definite news as to location.
40o S4o odSo DILL 6AIk.
"As to the Washington situation, I have
advised Mr.. Postal to secure the old Ma
tional League Park II it can be had with
out opposition from the city authorities
and the rent demanded is not too high. Mr.
Postal Is fully aware that it would be
poor business move to run counter TO tho
wishes of the District Commissioners, but
we are positive that there will be little op-
position developed, and what there Is can
be overcome by plain statement of the
facts.
Of the game can get there from any point
IN the city for one car fare. and in addition
can get there quickly, big inducement
There will be no objections to the games
from the s.. nsi sao as the American
rowdyism, and this point is understood
II have taken a look at the old park and
1t struck me at the time that 1t would be
an ideal place for pleasure park for the
city to control on account Of its central
location. The drills of the High School Ca
diets could be held there, as well as the
different foot ball games, and, with the
addition Of base ball, the Washington peo-
pie could be accommodated with entertain
ments with the loss Of little time and a cor
respondingly small expense. Should the old
park be secured it will be made f1rst-class
nome In every respect for the American
League club. and in addition the other
sports Will be well looked AFTER
Local Prospects.
President Johnson seldom makes It a
point to laud or condemn team in his Or
ganization. but he went out of his way yes
terday afternoon to throw a few bouquets
at President Postal on the playing ability
Of the Washington club.
Il think the Washington club Is one of
the strongest in the American League, and
under the good management of Mr.. LOTUS
I would not be surprised to see It finish In
the first DIVISION" said Mr.. johnson. "This
can be taken as high praise, on account of
the other clubs in the organization being
strengthened wonderfully. There are two
or three men in the in and outflelds who
are as good as any in the business in their
respective positions. and 1 can assure the
Washington patrons that Manager Lotus
has another pitcher In view who will
strengthen that department to a marked de.
gree.
THE base ball situation never looked bet
ter to me, The players will be under better
control. and the exchange Of games be-
tween the different leagues and q non-con-
htCting schedule will bring about at ate of