Evening journal., 1911-12-15
HARRISBURG
AFTER BOSS
Owners Of Franchise Have
Two Men in View as
Manager
TOWN EXPECTS TO
HAVE FAST CLUB

HARRISBURG, Pa, Dec. 15.-With-
in the net two weeks the new own-
ers of the Harrisburg Tri-SlateI
League franchise expect to be able
% announce the manager of the base
bail team tor 1912 Since ehe close of
the past season, the six men who
have taken over the Harrisburg Ath-
letic City franchise and organized the
stock company known as the Penn
sylvania Amusement company, have
been looking around for the right
kind of a man to have charge
of baseball in this city next season.
Like every year there have been
number of applications for the place,
but the new holders Of the baseball
privilege are goiyg out to do their
own seeking and choosing and now
have two men in view. either one Of
whom they think would make good
manager The two men now being
considered are members of the class
A league teams. both are experts at
their positions, and both have beel in
the game some years and know The
fine points thoroughly. In addition
they have been popular leaders with
their fellow players and both seem
to have the ideal ability to take
charge of a club One of the PLAYERS
is a first baseman and the other a
second baseman.
Among the applicants for the place
IS Monte Cross, the former Athletic
shortstop, who managed the Scranton
Club last season. But Cross wants a
salary almost large enough for a ma
jor league club and is not being seri-
ously considered. Another man whom
the owners sought was Patsy Flaher-
ty. the Boston National pitcher and
outfielder, who is one of the best liked
men in the game. Flaherty would
not consider a managerial role in a
class B league. Bert Conn has been
mentioned, but is tied to Johnstown
and the owners think a man new to
the league would have the best sue
cess. In the hunt for a manager the
local directors have had many men
recommended and Billy Hamilton, the
former manager, has been a valuable
aid i'm seeking men for the club
Hamilton is still friendly to Har-
risburg. and in his position as scout
for major league clubs. he is able IL
kive good advice to the local officials
and to tip off promising players.
The new manager will have little
trouble in building up a strong team
for this city as most of the players
from last season remain the property
of the Harrisburg Club. The new
leader will likely make several trades
and secure a new shOrtstop and third
baseman. Rutherford and Sundhein
will not be back but the club has q
good outfield in Upp. Wehrell anI
Taaffe and good infielders in Carney
and Young. The pitching staff viii
need Strengthening and another frs
class catcher will be needed to assis
NAYS. In case a second baseman i!
secured for manager. Pep Young vii
likely be shifted to shortstop, his nat
ural position.
Harrisburg fans will anxiousll
await the signing Of a manager anC
look for the 1912 season to be bette
than for several years past. The an
nual meeting of the Tri-State Leagu
will be held early next month and thu
question of abolishing the individual
salary limit of $175 a month will b.
taken up. In addition there may be
further discussion Of the optiona
agreement clause recently adopted, a
several clubs are opposed to the plal