The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-12-13
JOHNSON REMAINS TO
CLOSE SALE OF CLUB
Sccrctivc About Conferences,
but All Signs Point to New
Owners Here.
BOTH SIDES ARE HOPEFUL

While the bela'ed magnates, great and
small, were scurrylng to their homes yes.
terday han johnson. president Of the
american League. was deep in conference
with Capt T. l.. Huston and Will Fleisch-
mann. who is representing Col. Jacob Rup.
pert, Jr.. in negotiations for the New York
american League club. Secretary John
Bruce of the National Commission and
Chairman August Hermann, who have
had shoulder to the wheel. departed last
evening and left Ban to his fate
MIR. johnson hopes TO leave town this
afternoon, though the deal hangs Just
about where 1t arrived forty-e!ght hours
ag" Mr.. Farrell stands firm for his
price. the other side has shown som
disposition to split the difference There
are any number of small details whicn
would have to be cleared up before
transfer OF stock would be possible. and
even In the event of ultimate success, for
which all parties concerned are hopeful.
II would be at least a week before Official
transfer could be made,
IL Is believed that negotiations have
progressed further than Mr. johnson Is
free TO admit Representatives of the
Interested parties have been in almos.
constant conference for the last two days.
nan johnson ~ DESTROYS of shaping every
thins into such tangible propos Ion that
ne can talk straight from the shoulder
Nheh ne Is favored by a personal inter-
view with Col RUPERT The latter is not
expected from French Lick Springs until
the end OF This week. Mr.. johnson ex-
poets TO sse HIM, however, before he re.
turns - this city
Col Rupert has kept in close touch
with neg 5tiaiiOns." said Mr. Fleischmann
last night Il have reason to believe he
pIoposiuon Is now viewed more favorahly
man at any time. But Mr.. Rupert IL n
shreWd business man and Will wish to
'ske personal hand before clos ng a
transaction OF such magnitude. Therefore
mere seems little likelihood Of comp!c,-
ng the fnal details OF purchase until Mr..
f'uppert returns That II course is only
my personal opinion"
John J. McGraw. whose advice WA
sought by Messrs. Rupert and Huston
when the subject of the purchase OF
FRANK Farrells club was first broached.
IS as close to the inside workings as any
man IN New York Mciraw would no,
express an opinion OF the probability OF
/ sale when questioned last night.
MY opinion was consulted AT the
start he said. and frankly confess a
what ! thought the New York franchis,
friends $4,000 leeway. and / do no,
hink they viii overstep under any cir |
'umstance. ! would like TO see them ge,
he club. for ! think hey would be a |
Inc asset to organized baseball But |
would not stand by and allow them - |
acILAcs money.
The New York American League club |
would be a fine investment II "a cham ,
'ionship team could he assured. That /
however. would take great deal OF !
money. as We'll as assistance from rival
luh owners, am sure thai Rupper, |
md Huston are just the men TO go aheai |
md get the necessary material II they |
10 enter the field"
II Is said that Ban Johnson has prom /
sed his prospective LEG men that II they |
associate themselves with the american /
-eague he will bend every energy toward |
occurring from other teams lot OF hlga
lass material In such an event Il
would not b., surprising TO learn OF whole.
ale trading. While New York has very
ew high class stars. there are lot OF
eterans tied up with term contracts AT
lucrative salaries who might profit by
change OF scenery They have grown
ccustoned 10 JOY riding under rather
lipshod arrangements for 50 many years
hey seem 20 have forgotten how to huS-
e \ general house cleaning IL predicted
RUPERT and Huston take charge