The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-24
CHARLIE FRANK TALKS
 ABOUT ALGIERS DEAL
Great Praise Is Heard of New Men Signed By Molesworth, Who Is Still After More Good Men
 For the Local Club.
By HUGH w. ROBERTS.

Mobile, February 23.-1Special )-There is something hidden in the stockdale case after all. This fact was brought to light this morning when Mobile, after declining to accept Birmingham's offer for the veteran, earnestly desired to sell. But something had reached the ear of the Birmingham representative and the original offer was withdrawn. Charlie Frank then declined to buy, as did in rapid succession Billy Smith and Ed Greminger. Then followed an announce ment by Judge Kavanaugh that waivers had been requested on Otis.
 Stockdale states that he is dissatisfied with Mobile and that he would be will ing to pitch in only that southern city which met his price. The intimation was strong that he wanted to get out of this company and the indications are that he will have his wish granted every club save Birmingham has waived on the veteran. Manager Molesworth is endeavoring to probe to the bottom of the situation before taking final action.
 Charlie Frank Explains.
 Charlie Frank explained to the fathers of the league that while he had granted the Cotton States league a license to locate a team in Algiers, he was not in terested and was on the other hand op- posed to the scheme. It was a neat lit tie story, but no one swallowed 1t. Frank is well understood, and every one is aware that he would do nothing of which he was not in favor, and nothing r, sufa However, 1t was explained that there was no way of calling the foxy moguI, and the matter rests. Frank stated this morning that he did not believe the AL giers franchise would last longer than a year and explained that he was posi- tive it would not be a paying proposition.
 Mique Finn has a bundle of injured feelings. A syndicate is publishing the story that veteran Jack O Connor, the St Louis catcher and physical director. will manage Little Rock this year and that Finn would have to be content with the position of business manager.
 By tunderw cried Mique, the news papers are always starting a scandal. l will manage Little Rock this season, and if there had been the slightest danger that OConnor would succeed me, it is not reasonable to suppose that l would have employed him.
 Praise of New Men.
 On every hand word comes in way of praise of the youngsters whom Moles- worth has signed. Ed Greminger of Montgomery was explaining this morn- ing that Eugene Ford was naturally one of the best men of the league, and that the pitcher would shine this season. Billy Smith of Atlanta testihes that Moles- Worths draft for Pitchers Dickson and Moore of the Central league arrived just A hours ahead of his own.
 T learn" stated Billy, that these men are the best the Central league has had on the market for a number of years. From all reports they will do." But Manager Molesworth is not yet content. He is endeavoring to arrange satisfac- tory trade in which Robertaille and Wal ters are destined to figure.
 "I am determined to have one more good pitcher and another infielder," de- clared the manager and when l get these I will rest. I am not going to take anything for granted, and while l feel confident that have a good team se lected l am going to have another first rate pitcher. a man whom l can depend upon, and another infielder to provide against the unexpected"
 In view of the recent reports Moles- worth fears that Stockdale is not the man he needs, but as stated, he has not fully satisfied himself. President Baugh is leav- that matter entirely in the hands of Molesworth, and if Stockdale is wanted he will be procured.
 New Uniforms Ordered.
 Manager Molesworth gave the order for the new uniforms today. The home uni- forms will be white with white stock ings. On the left arm will appear the letter "B." On the road the uniforms will be gray with black trimmings. The home cap will be the Philadelphia cap while Cincnnati's headdress will be used on the road.
 The managers spent the day in discuss ing matters and flaming. No deals have been made, and the indications are that none will be pulled off. It is a significant fact that every leader is resting to all visible appearances. The baseball contin- gent is king in the Mardi Gras festivi- ties and appearing at the various balls and publications. Tomorrow the trip to Fort Morgan and the Gulf of Mexico will be in order The tug launch Nimrod has been engaged. and every one is expecting a royal entertainment.