The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-10-20
MAY BUY NEW YORKS,
DECLARES R. B. WARD
Federal Magnate Admits Being
in Negotiation to Get in
American League.
"NOT FOR SALE"-FARRELL

According to report that was circu-
owners OF the Brooklyn Federal League
club. are negotiating for the purchase Of
the New York American League club
While this story is fatty denied by Presi-
dent Frank Farrell OF the New Yorlts
Robert g. ward presden OF the Brook
Ign independents, states that there Eare
good grounds for the assertion. lie de-
clares that more than a week ago he was
approached by a reputable business man
Of New York with the information that
the local property VS. for sale and that
he at once TOOK steps toward effcct!ng a
purchase
one OF two things IS clear Either GER
tain of the interests associated with Mr.
Farrell are trying Independently t. dis
pose OF majority Of the club stock to
the Brooklyn magnates or some one VINO
IL not vested with proper authority has
been talking prematurely to the owners
OF the outlaw club established at Wash
ington Park. Both Messrs. Farrell and
Ward appeared emphatically sincere In
their declarations yesterday afternoon
Il have said repeatedly and | again
reiterate that this club is not for sale"
Declared Mr.. Farrell somewhat horly.
W Htn 4 btl ltduy W lutl btStDdll
shall not try to conceal the fact"
Some time ago said Mr.. Ward. II
received a telephone call from a business
acqua intance, who preached the subject
OF the purchase to me. | became very
much interested at once and told him
60 The matter has not taken any definite
course as yet. but | expect to have
somethin more to say In few days
Mr.. Ward admitted that he would well
nrft n
American League franchise OF New York
He said that Il would not interfere with
his holdings in the independent circuit
across the river.
II do not intend to desert the Fed
oral League" Mr.. Ward concluded.
Mr.. Farrell says that his club Is not
for sale. and that II any one did APP
proach Mr. Ward he did so without power
or authorization. Under these circum-
or authorization. II some one is trying
20 go over Mr.. Farrelrs head II remains
for Mr. Farrell to force showdown.
There is no doubt that Mr.. Farrell
would sell the club II suitable induce
ments were offered. He Is a business
man, and business men as rule will
sell anything provided the profit is al
Turing enough. But. on the other hand. II
Ban johnson and his colleagues are sin
cere I'm their declarations, not every Tom.
Dick and Harry could buy. An Ameri-
can League franchise transfer accord
ing to the constitution. must be ratified
nv unanimous consent OF the club owners.
Tho story that associated the Wards
A. possible purchasers of the New York
Americans mentioned this Chicago red
oral hackers as prospective owners OF the
Chicago Nationals. II was said that
W eghmlu ard Gilmore while in town last
week were In conference with Charles
p Taft. who put a price Of 100000
~ the Cubs. Tart Is said 10 have In
sisted that IN case OF a consolidation
~ the National and Federal interests
IN ChicaC, the club should remain AZ
West 81 10 Park Weeghman and Walker.
Il Is said. refused; they wished to con-
t'nI,e at their new park on the North
side
There IL to he secret meeting Of
m Federal League club owners In this
CITY verv soon. when the atmosphere
Is likely 70 be cleared 81 n lot OF the
present mystery.