Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-01

Tip Tops; that the Federal League had
not discussed a moro economical roster
| limit or the formation Of a minor cir
cult to act in conjunction with the
| revolutionary cause.
II believe" said Mr.. Ward. that some
one has willfully misquoted Player Lee
Magee. We have his contract for the
| seasons Of 1915. 1916 and 1917. Not only
that. but Magee has our good money
as a surety of faith. The amount of
the bonus paid to him 1 am not at
liberty to state: it might make COM
plications in some pending deals. Ger
tainly it would not be good business
FORM
'Magee signed with US without the
least assurance that he was to re-
cefve the management of the club at
Washington Park. It was stipulated
In his contract that if he should be
favored by the appointment he would
receive an additional recompense. His
contract Is identical with that under
which former Manager Bill Bradley
worked. Magee has been signed ONLY
as player.
Not After Holman.
Where the Holman story originated
j cannot conceive. I do know that
friends of Hoffman have been booming
him for the office. Neither he nor
Magee. however. has had the least
promise or assurance. The matter of
management is our business, and when
definite steps are taken the public will
be informed"
President Ward characterized the
Chicago meeting as one of the most
satisfactory conferences of the indie
pendents. He said that the various
club presidents had given conclusive
assurance that they were prepared to
carry on the war next season, regard
less Of expense and with better chance
of financial success.
The league membership will be the
same as last year." Mr.. Ward con-
154 games. starting. 1 presume. about
the 18th of April and concluding per-
haps little earlier than last year.
That matter has been left entirely in
Rickart. At the Chicago meeting not
one word was mentioned about pos
sible peace with organized base ball.
The hackers of the Federal League are
determined business men. The major
leagues will now have a fight on their
hands. whether they wish 1t or not.
The report that we had decided to
force every club to stand on its own re-
president of the Tip Tops. ''Why, man
alive. that is just what they did last
year, regardless of all the insinuations
to the contrary by organized base ball
men. ! can assure you that every club
will put a team in the field of real
major league rating.
Because it has not been deemed ex-
pedtent to give to the public the names
of major league stars who have come
to US since the close of the past season
the Federal League has been accused
of fourfiushing. Well. I can tell you
that we learned some lessons last year
from organized ball, and one of them
was that it didn't do to show your
hand to the other fellow until you
were ready to put the cards on the
table.
Big Money Spent.
Big money has been spent and will
be spent by the Federal League to
secure the very best talent on the
market. But not even the most OBJ
scure of those players who helped to
launch our enterprise will suffer
through our acquisition of new stars.
Every man who holds a contract with
the Federal League in any capacity
whatever will be protected to the
utmost farthing. That was one of the
most solemn covenants of our delibera-
/ tons"
| President Ward declared that he had
| not receded one iota from his stand
| against BrookIyn's participation in
| will try SO to arrange the dates that
both Brooklyn and the other clubs will
| be put to the least possible incon-
| venience on this account
! Brooklyn never will play Sunday ball
| SO long as I have a dollar invested in
the game" said Mr.. Ward emphatically.
And. may add. ! have no intention of
! quitting just now.
| The Brooklyn magnate was told Of a
! certain rumor circulated some time ago
| to the effect that he was to dispose of
| his stock to his brother. George S.
, Ward. SO that the club might engage in
| Sabbath games.
THAT story is preposterously absurd"
said Robert 3. Ward When ] went
into the Federal League l expressed
my colleagues. My sentiments have
| been respected"
] Mr.. Ward declared that the Chicago
meeting proved that all of his asso-
ciates were hustling their hardest to
! give their patrons high-class base ball
next year. 1t was this feeling of Sc
curity that prompted the adoption of a
| scale of major league prices. He be-
| lieves that complete equipment of the
various parks. together with the ex-
sured far greater chance for an even
break in 1915. The Federal League will
not meet again until next spring, when
1t is time to ratify the schedule.
| President Gaffney of the Boston
| Braves admits that he has put the old
! South End ball grounds on the market
and that a sale probably will be made
before the next season opens. in which
| case Fenway Park will be occupied
| jointly by Red Sox and Braves for next
| year at least. Ultimately. however.
Mr.. CARNEY expects. the Braves will
have their own home.