Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-14
BY J. ED GRILLO.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

| Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK, December 14.-Manager
McAleer's chances of making deal with
the Boston club are decidedly slim if
John l. Taylor's word counts for any
thing. The Boston magnate says that he
is not anxious to trade Carrigan and
willing to sacrifice either one for the Ma
ues Street too highly to dispose of him
! for any one player the Boston club could
offer, unless it were Speaker, and Speak
er of course is out of the question so far
as trading material is concerned. Taylor
does not seem to understand how all the
stories relative to his wanting to trade
some of his star players became current
He seems to labor under the impression
that the Street-Carrigan-W Wood deal was
originated in Washington for the purpose
of feeling him out. To hear him talk one
might get the impression that he did not
have nearly as good an opinion of Street
as he has Of Carrigan, but he admits that
he is more than willing to trade Wood,
though he does not insist that it would
take Street to get his young pitcher.
Whether McAleer will be able to swing
without giving up Street remains to be
seen. That Wood would be of service to
| the Nationals pitching staff goes with
out saying, but as Street is one OF the
few players for whom McAieer can ex-
pect anything in exchange worth while.
and as Street, on the face OF the PROPOSE
ton, is more valuable than Wood, it is.
decidedly doubtful whether such trade
could be swung or not. However, the as
pect Of the entire proposition may change
Union NoA1oor and TqV1Or get TO-
gether
McAleer's reputation as trader is such
that none of the other managers or own
ers are particularly anxious to do bust
off several deals while at the head of the
st. Louis club by which he got so much
the better of the exchange that he is
really feared by rival club owners.
1t is decidedly doubtful whether the
Washington club will be able to figure
in any deals which will be beneficial to
the Nationals. though it is more than
probable that McAleer will be able to get
rid of some of his material for cash to
minor league clubs.
The greatest demand for any of the
Washington players, SO far as any of the
minor leagues are concerned, seems to
center on Red" Killifer Not only is
the Columbus club of the American As
ISOLATION anxious to secure the Nationals
utility man, but the Toronto club Of the
Eastern League seems to think that 1t
has first claim on him. McAleer was
morning, but had not arrived at any de-
cision up to this time. 1t seems assured
however, that he has no intention of
carrying kfllifer during the coming sea-
son.
Though the chances are apparently very
much against Washington securing Jack
Flynn, there Is still hope. Because OF the
excellent conduct Of Flynn during his
one seasons stay with the Pittsburg
team, Manager Fred Clarke of the Pirates
is particularly interested in his future
Conditions force him to make change
in the lineup of his team. and Flynn
is one Of those to go, but he feels that
he does not want to do anything which
will hamper Flynn's future, and because
Of this state Of affairs it is not unlikely
that Flynn may be secured by McAleer
after all.
According to the agreement entered
into with the Kansas City club by which
the Pittsburg club secured First Baseman
Hunter PittSburg must either turn over
Flynn or pay the Kansas City club 5000
AS stated yesterday, the Chicago club has
refused to waive on Flynn and according
to the base ball law could secure his re-
lease for $500. Chicago, however, 1t
develops, does not want Flynn for its
own use, but intends to turn him over
to Louisville. 1t is this proposition which
to the Chicago club which shows that it
would be financial loss to the Pittsburg
club to allow Chicago to get the player.
Clarke presented these facts to Owner
Murphy. yesterday and he seemed to see
the logic Of it and has virtually agreed
to withdraw his waiver refusal. Clarke
in speaking to the writer of F1ynn's case
seems to think that he will have no
trouble in arranging to have the Boston
club waive and if he succeeds in this
the WAShin gtOO clN1 will ho to
cure Flynn for 5000. the amount Pitts
burg will have to turn over to Kansas
City in the Hunter deal.
1t is doubtful if there has ever been a
meeting of the major leagues which has
been attended by SO varied a class of
base ball men. They are here from
every corner of the country where base
ball is played. There are players, young
and old. many of whom were stars years
ago, others who have yet to make their
reputation. Major. minor and bush
leagues are represented, and the gather
are unique, to say the least. The de-
mand for ball players Of every grade and
kind is SO great that men interested in
ball clubs have travelled across the con-
tinent in the hope of securing players
who may be considered but of mediocre
caliber. AS is usually the case, the minor
leagues from whom the big league clubs
have drafted and purchased are on the
ground to get back that which their GUS
toners do not consider useful. and the
competition among them is greater than
that of the major leagues in search of
new material.
That the average manager of a base
ball club fears to assume the RESPONSE
bility of making a trade was best illus
trated today, when Fred Clarke of the
Pirates and Roger Bresnahan of the
Cardinals met in the Breslin
do you want to make a trader" in
quired Bresnahan Of Clarke
II am open for any proposition" was
the reply.
''Well what do you want?'
"Name your price on konetchy," said
Clarke.
I'll take your right fielder, Hunter,
your first baseman and pitcher
"All right. name your pitcher
But Bresnahan, after several moments
study. walked silently away without
| naming his twirler, and Clarke has been
very busy since trying to get him to
name his man, for 1t seems regardless
OF whom he might name Clarke would
BIO willing to give up the trio.
Jack Warner, who for several years
was one Of the mainstays for the Ma
tional catching department., is a much
wiser but poorer man than when he left
| the Washington team. Jack had am
billions. He wanted to become a mag
nate; got his release from the Washing
| ton club and purchased a part Of the
Galveston franchise. The investment