The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-14
Unexpected Harmony National League MeengLnch be Reelected

confirm the repors INVOLVING Lake, but
it was said on good Authority that he
would appoint Robert Wallace, the
Browns veteran shortstop. TO take hold
OF the players. Willie Keller was men
toned as a candidate. but he did not see
Owner Hedges.
Mr.. Hermann laughed at the report
that the Cubs were ready to trade Nc
intyre. Richie, Pfiester, and others to the
Cincinnati club for Pitcher McQuillen
and Third Baseman Grant. 81 let two
fine players so in Lobert and Paskert
also a good pitcher. Rowan. to secure
MeQuilIen and Grant" he said. ''and /
am going to stand pat"
Fogei. OF the PhiladelHlia club, made
a detailed statement TO the effect that
bis club is not owned by G w. Murphy
and c. f. TAFT He said the stock was
owned by Philadelphia men and that
/ Murphy had no strings or his vote on
any question. Fogel admitted that Mrs
c. p. Taft owned the Philadelphia
grounds.
when ! begin to talk OF trades" said
Manager Bresnahan Of the st. Louis Car
dinals, everybody wants First Baseman
konetchy. So ! have decided to hold
my tongue. l wouldn't sell konetchy for
any money.
IF Hans Wagner plays ball next year
Pittsburg Will have him. declared Fred
Clark, manager of the Pirates. Il never
said he was on the market, because
have not gone crazy. But / have got
l can see my way clear"
American Leaguers Arrive.
All Of the American League men ar
rived, ready FOR their annual meeting to-
day. They made their headquarters at
the Hotel Wolcott, and President john
son was soon in conference with them.
Il don't believe / ever heard OF such
shabby treatment as that accorded TO
Pat Powers by the Eastern League.
said President Johnson. "He was loyal
TO organized baseball. 10 which he de-
voted his life. and ne should have re-
ceived more consideration.
Fletcher? Why, ne 10 joke. 7 never
met the man. but / had his railroad
pass taken up some time ago to let him
know that we did not approve of his at
tempt to injure the big leagues II is
time that he signed up about ninety ball
players, but he could not raise the coin,
and he blew up a week ago.
Il hope the Giants and Highlanders
Will play another series next fall for
understand the New York baseball fans
showed great interest in the games
last fail. But ] am opposed 10 I'M
restricted transforming trips such as
the Detroits and Athletics have made
to Cuba. II doesn't help the game TO
have our star ball players beaten in Cuba
by negroes and half-breeds. and I intend
10 ask the commission 10 put a damper
on further expeditions Of this kind.
we favor the usual I54-game schedules
and will open on Wednesday April T.
In that way We viii avoid the 18th
OF the month and also the 18th
which falls on Friday I don't believe
the National League will care TO end the
season later than We do.
Manager Hal Chase, of the Highlanders.
had long talk with Manager Mcclure
of the Clevelands, tonight. bat neither
would say whether a deal was on or not
President Farrell declared that he was
not looking for new players. as he was
well satisfied with the talent in hand
More than 200 baseball men were at the
different hotels to-day. this being the
largest attendance ever recorded.