New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-23
Frank Farrell Glad to Accept
Offer for Homeless Team.
PLANS ONLY TEMPORARY
Clubhouse Will Be Built lot
Use of Hilltop Band IN
Coogan's Hollow.


Van Cortlandt Park, but In the mean ufhe
he welcomed the opportunity 10 accept
temporary shelter.
The offer of American League ParK py
Frank Farrell for the use of the Glants
when the stands were destroyed by nre at
the Polo Grounds I'm 1911 was always Keen
" appreciated by the late John T. Brush
and when it became apparent last fall
that the new park of the Yankees would
not be ready for occupancy this spring.
while the old park would not be avail
able. the then owner of the Giants I'M
mediately offered the use of the Polo
Grounds to Mr. Farrell. The death OF
Mr.. Brush temporarily held up proceed
ings. and many details which had to be
attended to in the settling of the estate
prevented the completion of the deal be-
tween the two clubs until yesterday, when
Harry y. Hampstead, the new president
made the announcement
If for any reason the diamond is needed
on any particular day the Yankees Will
be forced TO vacate. The Giants reserve
the right to rent the field for some of the
college games that are played there an
nually. and in that case the Yankees will
arc scheduled and lay them off in double
headers.
While foundations are being laid for
clubhouse for the Yankees, 1t was an
nounced that the present arrangement is
not permanent. Neither Mr.. Farrell nor
Mr. Hampstead is in favor Of both teams
playing at the same park all the time,
and while the relations between the two
clubs are cordial yet it is felt that friend
~ rivalry should be maintained as far as
possible. The visiting American League
clubs will use the same dressing rooms as
the visiting National League clubs.
Mr. Farrell was outspoken in his praise
of the cordially of the new owner of the
Giants yesterday, and did not hesitate to
say that the generosity of Mr. Hampstead
was one of the finest things that had ever
happened in the history of the game.
The following statement was issued by
Mr. Hampstead yesterday from the Office
of the Giants:
John r. Brush. prior TO his demise,
learned that, by reason of a series OF
vexatious delays. il would he impossible
for the new ground which Is being built
by Frank Farrell, at 10Th street. TO be
available for the use of his club at the
beginning OF the season OF 1919. Ii later
developed that the former grounds of the
American League Club. at l6sth street.
could not be had for another season under
any circumstances.
offer which was made by Mr.. Farrell,
who extended the use of the American
League Park TO the Giants when the
stands at the Polo Grounds were burned
TO ashes within an hour in April. 1911, Mr..
Brush proffered TO Mr. Farrell the use of
the Polo Grounds for such dates in 1913
. as would be needed by the owner OF the
q New York American League club prior
TO the completion OF his new park.
III AS the New York American League club
y finds itself homeless az the Inauguration
OF the season of 1913. the New York Ma
tiOnal League club takes pleasure in offer
ing to Mr.. Farrell the privileges OF the
Polo Grounds during the season OF 1913
only
That the public may have fair and IN
teligcnt understanding of this arrange
rnent the New York National League !
club desires specifically to state that this
is in no sense permanent agreement.
but one which cndeaVOrS TO apply the
principles Of the golden rule to baseball.
Except for the short stay OF the Giants
at the home of the Yankees i'm 1911. il is
tho first time in the history of the game
that clubs Of the American and National
leagues have made use Of the same da
mOnd for any length Of time. IT is Il
significant move i'm that it marks the end
of all hostility between the two organiza-
lions in order that both may work to-
Gether for the good of the game
II was bitter fight, especially in the
carly days. when the American League
was first orgayized. but time has grad
ually taken the sting out OF the rivalry
until the relations between the two
leagues have become cordial.
The Yankees expect to have their new
park ready for use by next season.
The signed contract Of Roy Hartzell.
who at various times has played in both
the inheld and the Outlicld on the hilltop,
was received yesterday by the Yankees.
The sale of the Trenton Baseball Club
Ia James II. Let's for $l95 has been Off
cally confirmed. The creditors of the
club asked that the sale be set aside. be-
cause the price paid for the club would
not cover the debts, but the courts ruled
otherwise.
Bill Jensen young pitcher who showed
up well during the brief trial he had by
the Detroit Tigers last fail, has been
turned over TO the Providence club of the
International League for more seasoning
Eddie Plank, the star southpaw twirler
Of the Philadelphia Athletics. will coach
the Gettysburg University nine next
spring.
Sam White. the recent baseball and
football star at Princeton University. will
be married TO Miss Jeanette McAusland,
OF Jersey City. shortly. White Is in Chi
cago at present. where he holds an impor-
tant business position.
Clark Griffith. manager Of the Washing
tor Senators. has ordered his regulars 10
report on March 3 so that they may be
in Washington for the Inauguration of
President elect Woodrow Wilson. The
men will go 10 the training camp at
Charlottesville. Va. on March s.
Owen Bush. tic diminuiive shortstop OF
the Detroit Tigers. who held out so long
last year. has signed his contract for 1919
Word came from Philadelphia last night
that Charley Doom is ready TO talk trade
with Johnny Evcrs and is prepared to
give Earl Moore, the pitcher, to the Cubs
for Zimmerman and Cheney.
"Stufy' Jack McTnnis. the clever first
bascman OF the Athletics has signed his
contract for The approaching season.
FARRELL CALLS A MEETING.
Auburn. ~ Y. Jan. 22.-Mr. Farrell.
proeidont of the New York State Baseball