Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-08
National League Proposes to
Make Marauard Case Test
for Jumpers.
CLARK GRIFFITH THINKS
JOHNSON YET UNSIGNED
Admits Big Pitcher May Have En-
tered Into Agreement With
the OUTLAWS"

iialTy ~ Hampstead OF tne we" Va Z,
Giants received unanimous vote oil
the support of his National League
colleagues last night in making
strong issue of Pitcher RUDE Mar
guards attempted desertion to the Fed
eral League. A policy of quick action
was voted secretly :: a dinner Mr.
Hampstead gave to tho club presidents
of the Iener circuit at the Waldorf
Astoria. Prior to this the matter had
been discussed with President Ban
Johnson of the American League and
Chairman August Hermann OF the
rational commission. The triumvirate
will staid behind the New York club
10 the END.
Club owners of both the National
md American leagues made no secret
during the day of their desire to have
Marquard's dealings with the Brooklyn
independents sifted to the bottom Will
liam F. Baker of the Phillfes. Barney
Dreyfuss of the Pirates and August
Hermann of the Reds were among
tempt of the outlaws to wean away
players under straight contract for
1915. ]. Conway Toole. prominent
New York attorney, who has been In
active touch with base ball affairs, was
called into conference by the major
Mr. Tooie refused to discuss The stu
alton further than to say that the New
York club might be expected to take
strong action in the near future. Mr..
Raker and several others were less
-etiCent-
Rube Wants to Renig.
1t was said last night that RUDE Mar
guard is endeavoring frantically to
have the New York club intercede for
him with Robert B. Ward so that he
can refute the contract with the Tip
and square the unpleasantness of the
alleged misleading affidavit 1t is said
further that Marquard is prepared to
place the blame of his Federal League
dealings upon outside influences. This
phase of the case the New York OFF,
Gals would not discuss last night
The National League representatives,
who passed the day at the Waldorf
preparing ammunition for the annual
meeting. which opens this afternoon.
We're not left without the usual It'd
bits of gossip.
Charles Doom, the deposed manager
of the Phillies. announced that he had
served ten days notice on William F.
Baker. his employer. Charlie denied
that he had had any communication
hut said that he would be a free agent
IN another week. and that he then
would go to the club that offered the
most money.
The fiery Doom. TT hasn't got me any
thing SO far. My sentiments always
have been with the National League,
but now am going after the coin. My
OF the highest bidder. II that happens
10 be Federal League club it will not
be my fault"
Discusses johnson Case.
Clark Griffith arrived from Wash
suEton positive in his assertions that
Walter johnson had not signed a con-
tract with the Federal League. Griffith
thinks Walter may have signed an
agreement to go with the outlaws pro-
rided Washington will not agree to
certain terms
II offered him $4,000 year for
three years." said Griffith. He prom
ised to notify me as soon as he came
to definite conclusion. He has sent
me no word. If he had gone to the
Gilmore circuit I should have heard 1t
before this. Nevertheless there is alb
IN Chicago. He has a contract from
which the ten day clause was elimi-
lated and he accepted $4,000 on an
option for his services next year. The
the highest court If Johnson attempts
10 go elsewhere in 1875
Fred Clarke the we'll known wizard
OF Pittsburgh. failed to come to terms
said that ne might decide definitely to-
morrow whether he would remain lead
or OF the Pirates.
-Dreyfuss and have our differences"
said he. but they will be settled with
out outside aid think tomorrow will
settle my future in base ball. The
ranch looks pretty good to me-"
Clarke said there was absolutely no
possibility of his going with the Fed
eral League provided he and Dreyfuss
were unable to adjust their differences.
Many Trades Pending.
Clarke said that until the matter of
ms future with Pittsburgh was decided
he would take no part in the trade
talk. which as usual flies thick and
fast Roger Bresnahan of Chicago and
Fat Moran of Philadelphia. two new
National League leaders said they were
prepared to trade almost any ball
player of either the Cubs or Phillies
Most or tn other managers are of like
nina. But as usual every one wishes
70 trade bottle of skinned milk for
gooo milch COW The runor was re-
wed that McGraw had entered the
lists for Heine Zimmerman of the
uos II so the trade has not passed
The first stages of speculation.
All OF the American League club
presidents except Charles Sorners OF
tieEeialId and Robert l. Hedges of the
St Louis Browns were here Ia ST niphf
u is probable that Ban Johnson NAV
can special meeting of the American
League before the end of the week