The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-12-10
DEADLOCK CONTINUES
IN BALL CLUB SALE
Cot. Rupert Refuses TO Raise
Original Offer: New Works
stand by Demands.
COLLINS NOT TO COME HERE

t'r to q late hour last night the New
York American League club had not been
sold hy Frank J. Farrell and william S
pcycry. though both these well known
promoters and Ban johnson were hopeful
that the proposed transaction might he
,onsummatcd in the very near future Col
Jacob Huppcrt Jr, is said to stand hrm
in his determination not to increase the
original bid OF SiUu.uUO for the property.
Cant. T. n. Huston. who * conducting
NEGOTIATIONS for NJ RUPERT and who
viii lie associated with him If the two
Become American League magnates, dis
oppearrd from his accustomed haunts III
ina waldorf shortly after . o'clock yes
terd3N morning lie was in conference
most or the day with Messrs. Johnson.
Farrell and DeNcry. Mr. RUPERT. who
Is at French Lick SPRINGS, held several
telephone conferences with his prospec-
tive business, associate during the day, 1t
is said.
It was rumored yesterday afternoon
aud apparently verified by several promi-
reut National and American League club
presidents shat the transaction was as
lood a. closed aud that the transfer of
stock would I've made within the course
It very few days. President Ban
johnson of the American League de
Tned this, however.
The matter is absolutely IN sbey-
anco" said he last night. ut stands
right where It stood twentyfour hours
ago. Mr. Farrell insists upon the price
lie set for his holdings and tho other
parties are determined not to meet those
ngures There is absolutely NJ truth in
the report that a compromise has been
effected. though am hopeful. am sorry
that the negotiations had premature pub
LEFTY. as this fact somewhat hampcrcd
our efforts"
What is regarded as a step toward an
end Of the present deadlock was an
nounced yesterday afternoon. Ban john
son made tentative ARRANGEMENTS with
President Harry y Hampstead OF the
Giants. for a two years lease III the Polo
Grounds Mi Farrell held a lease to
play at the Brush stadium during the
coming season and this was part Of the
liability which he insisted upon being
relieved OF IN case OF sale.
II was also learned yesterday that Will
lam :. Devery. who owns ~ per cent. Of
the club stock. is more anxious than Mr..
Farrell to be relieved of wartime cares.
MIR Farrell, however, controls the club,
though he owns but IS per cent. Of the
stock. Originally ne had IS per cent.
but he disposed OF 10 per cent to each of
Tom Foley aud Elbus. retaining the privi-
lege OF voting their stock.
President Frank Farrell is not anxious
20 quit baseball and has set a price upon
his holdings only because Of the influence
brought TO bear by MS business associ-
ates. For this reason he sta"ds firm
for his price. reported to be sJUO.O00 for
the entire stock. Tho Rupert interests
WILL not go ons cent above $4UO.Un0.
A story was circulated yesterday that
Eddie Collins, the star second bascman
Of the Athletics sold Tuesday to the Chi
clgo W hite SoN for sum reputed to be
$4,000, figured in a three coruered deal
which would ultimately bring him 10 the
New York club as manager. II was said
that the local club would give up Pitcher
Ray Caldwell. Second BasemIn Lut"
Boone and Third B.,Seiuan Fritz Maisel
for tho sensational second sicker. Ban
johnson spiked this tale a. fabrication.
81 mad hoped To place Collins in New
York said Ban. but circumstances
over which had no control dictated
otherwise. Charlie tomlskoNs purchase
OF Collins was bona hde. lie made II
with absolutely no consideration Of New
York's interests. or course New York or
any other clun could now so into the
market for ColliDS's services, hut do
not for a moment believe Comiskcy has
any intention OF parting with his hard
Won pheuom,'
johnson partly confirmed tho report
that Connie Mack was being considered
- a puss bic manager of the New Works.
Prom what Connie had to SAY this
morning said Ban, II do not think II
hkely that he Will leave Philadelphia.
But 7 will admit that the plan mad been
bloached TO him"
Contrary to general belief Mack is nN
in absolute control OF The Athletics. He
owns only ~ per cent. Of the stock.
Uncle Ben Shibc ~ interested to "A like
amount while his SOL. Tom Shlbe, owns
90 per c-it of the stock. Ran johnson
and charles Com skey had arranged for
the purchase OF Mdcks interests IN tho
White Elephants. But II NOW appears
that the Collins sale and the premature
announcement of negotiations Tor
transfer ii the local franchise hav" some
what disarranged the original scheme.
johnson characterized the negotiations
with cot RUPERT and Capt Huston last
night as far from unftN"rahlc and added
That If the club was sold by the present
owners these men would he favored.
There have been 4 number Of other bids.
but none has been considered farorablN.