The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-13
JOHNSON is HAPPY
{ In SECURING OF
CHANCE FORYAEKS
American League Head Says He Is
Pleased with Deal-Peerless
Leader to Sign. Cd,
OTHER GOSSIP OF THE MEETING

Chicago, Dec. 12-Frank Chance, who
Is now in California, will come East to
Chicago or New York in a week or two
TO sign his contract as manager of the
New York Yankees. This was gath
cred from several remarks made by
President Ban johnson of the American
League at the close of the body's an
nuaI meeting here to-day.
Tonight the American League was
still unable to negotiate with Chance
because it had not received official an
nouncement of his release from the Ma
tionRl. Ban johnson had wired to Gar
~ Hermann, asking for such an an
nounCement, but Garry was on the train
going from New York to Cincinnati, SO
the message did not reach him. He
will get 1t tomorrow morning, and then
will notify Ban that President Farrell
is at liberty to go ahead with the deal.
President Johnson is frankly delighted
with the securing of Chance.
We have always liked him as a man.
ager, a ball player, and a man. he said
tonight. He ought TO help our league
a great deal Garry Hermann has done
us a favor and We appreciate 1t. How
ever, do not believe that the Cincinnati
club is going TO get a star pitcher from
the American League in the deal"
The Yankees are going to play on the
Polo Grounds next season. That was
another of President Johnsons announce
ment. In 1914 Farrelrs new park will
be ready.
Gotham Likes Chance.
One can easily see how valuable Chance
should be in his new position, although he
has played always in New York as an
enemy the inhabitants of the big
town have a wholesome respect and
liking for him. The Yankees are bound
TO draw d lot of patronage from National
League fans with Chance at their head.
And the New York Americans will be
bigger drawing card in Chicago than
ever before.
The American Leaguers were happy
over the Chance deal, but they had moth
ing on Joe Tinker, who at least landed
the job he was after. Joe acted like
a kid with a whole store full of new
toys. He is going to cancel all his vaude-
vile engagements except one, to devote
his time to preparing for next years
campaign. The one date he will nil IS
a show at a Cincinnati theater, and he
will receive the neat little sum Of S,c0
for that.
The Schedule Meeting.
The closing session of the league lasted
only an hour. 1t was agreed that the
York on February II. Club owners and
managers were urged to cooperate with
the umpires to hurry UP the games next
year. The Western Union Telegraph
Company's local representative was sum-
moned and warned that the service must
be better in the ball parks next season.
It is still possible that the Postal may be
given contract.
There was d report abroad that Jim
Callahan was after Joe jackson. the Nap
Blugger, and would give Cleveland Zeider.
Kuhn, and BOdie for Joe This rumor did
not appear to have any basis in fact.
The American League is still anxious
10 sign MordeCai Brown as umpire. but
rannOt do anything until it secures his
release from Louisville. There is just a
chance that Brownie will go to the New
York Yanks as a pitcher.
Charley OLeary is evidently billed to
play in Providence next year. The Prov
Idence club is owned by Frank Navin.
Hughey Jennings, and Ty Cobb. all of
whom have a wholesome respect for
Charley.