The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-28
SMILES ON FACES;
KNIVES In BOOTS
American Association Meeting
May Be Peaceful or War
like Late Today.
journal Special Service.

journal Special Service.
Chicago Dec. 2s.-The feature OF the annual
torium Annex today the fight for and
against the present head Of the leading minor
baseball organization. Joseph d. O'Brien OF
milwaukee. War has been declared on him by
J. Ed Grillo of Toledo, who Is suspected Of
backing George Tebeau of Louisville, Kansas
City and Denver in presidential aspiration
1t had been reported that O'Brien would in
sist on unanimous reelection, in which event
Grille promised a negative vote, but state
ment given out at Milwaukee yesterday by the
president before boarding the train for Chicago
does not bear this out. Said he: Il stated
that had not solicited votes from anyone,
which Is true 1 also said that If majority
of the magnates did not want for president
1t was up to them to act. However, will not
throw down the friends who have been working
for me, and If tie vote results I will hold
over" t-=.e
The chances favor O'Briens reelection.
J. Ed Grille. owner of the Toledo club and
former president of the American association,
is opposed to O'Brien and gives his reason
the excuse that O'Brien said he would not ac-
ali the owners This O'Brien denies, and the
source of Grillos information is a mystery.
Arrived Last Night.
With the exception of George Tebeau Of the
Kansas City, Denver and Louisville clubs, all
the magnates arrived in the city last night
They include George Lennon OF St. Paul and
w. n. Watkins Of indianapolis, Mike Kelly of
Minneapolis, J. Ed Grillo of Toledo and 7. J.
Bricc Of Columbus. -..
The Grillo faction. made up Of Grille, Wat
torium while the Havenor-Lennon faction were
stationed at the Grand Pacific where the meet
ing scheduled for today. The votes of Co.
lumbus Toledo, Minneapolis and indianapolis are
credited to T. J. Hickey, OBrien's opponent
Milwaukee and st. Paul votes are booked for
O'Brien. 1t Is therefore up to Tebeau. He
controls two votes--Kansas City and Louisville
Should he 60 with Havenor and Lennon, 1t will
deadlock VOTES SDece and in thai
case President O'Brien holds over.
Little Business This Morning.
There was little business transacted during the
early part Of the day. The only things the
slate for the first session We're the election of
president and the transfer Of the Minneapoli:
club.
There is. opinion among certain members
of the association that the transfer Of the Min
legitimate, and they announced that they pro
posed to have investigation. Mr.. Kelly, wh'
arrived early. declared that the sale cor
rect In every particular. He declared before thu
meeting commenced that he would not take par
In any fights unless he forced to do so.
Connie Mack Attends.
Cornelius McGillicuddy Of Philadelphia i,
public life known as Connie Mack. manager o
the American league, champion Athletics, ar
rived today to attend the American association
talke1 over matters with President B. B. John
Of the American league and J. Garlan
Stahl the Washington manager. The latte
will leave for three weeks trip to southern
California in day or two. The terrible uproa
all the country east Of the Mississippi
river regarding the trade Of Malopey, Casey
Briggs and Mccarthy for Jimmie Sheckard, i
which clubowners, the vOX Dopui and other Ell
thusiasts Joined. has been squelched by ;Shecp
ard himself, whose signed contract in the mail
today welcome Christmas to Presiden
Murphy.
Frank Selee, manager Of the West Siders, de
MES he will manage the st. Louis cardinals 0
purchase half interest in the Pueblo Wester
league club.
Before leaving for Chicago watkins denie
the statement accredited to Lennon that til
transfer of the Minneapolis club a fax
sale. He, with Kelly. said the names of til
= new would be published in few day.