Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-06
JOHNSON HINTS THE
 REMOVAL OF FARRELL
Devey's High Handed Work Means
 Oustina of Yankees' Boss

Is Frank J. Farrell to remain as owner and president of the American league baseball club in greater New York?
 There is little doubt that Farrell would like to retain the franchise but he may be compelled to pass over his holdings to another for several req sons. President Johnson of the Am erican league was asked whether Far rell was to remain in active charge of the New York club and made the fol- lowing significant reply:
 'T de1't know. That is something that will be determined soon.
 The American league chieftain was asked what would be done if Farrell decided that he wanted to remain
 Whether he wished to remain would not affect the question:, said Johnscn. Tt would be a subject to be deter mined by the American league Mir. Farrell has number of interests out side of baseball that consume much of his time"
 that the Wards of Brooklyn would pur- chase the New York franchise provid- ed Farrell sold his interest in the club. This sets at Frest all speculation con- cerning the Federal league as a fac- tor i nthe disposition of the team.
 It was the quarrel between Chance and William $. Devery that opened Jobnson's eyes to the real conditions in the New York club. Those close to Johnson say the American league chief vowed that Devery must go, and in- asmuch as Farrell has backed Devery in all his moves, it is hinted the pres ident of the New York club will be glad to sever his connections with the club in Gotham after talking it over with the magnates here. It is said Johnson already has served noticce that he Is about to wield the big stick
 
 Aleer was forced to sell his holdings in the Boston Red Sox, or at least that | the pressure from within was so great as to cause him to leave the club In l fact, the deal for the purchase of the Red Sox was consunmated when Mo- Aleer was on the trip around the world.
 The Royal Hooters episode in Boston 1 which caused the dismissal of Jake Stahl as manager after the Chicagoan had led his men to a. worlds champion l ship reused fine ire or Johnson and ] caused McAleer to be the recipient of a 1 reprinaand for his action. Johnson milton for his showing in leading Boston to 2 penna31t. It was Johnson's contention that sStahi should not have been huH1iIiated inn ruch 2 manner. The Stahl arza Chance episodes occa- stoned wide comment. Frank Chance
 
 | baseball. t reeUtrsd much unanoeuv- erfrg to fnIing the former icader of the l Cubs froIu the National to the Ameri- can league. That CSance should be huniliated by Devery and that the P l L. should be dismissed in such eum- mary fashion again reused the ire oi | the American league executive. It vii ] not surprise the wise ones if FarreI 1 follows McAleer out of the AmericaI l league. Whether he wishes to remain will not save him from going if Bar Johnson has decided the question. 1 In addition to the routine business | of the league, the subject of the Fed.
 eral league is bound to come up fol l discussion. The magnates of the Amer. 1 fcan league undoubtedly would wei.
 come settlement of the present con. troversy, but they are said to bt practically unanimous in opposing recognition of the Federa1s-
 l T was surprised to see a criticism o the magnates on the score of not di.
 vulging their plans for peace" sait tfPresident Johnson. There is nothing l to be kept secret so far as know. SC | far as organized baseball is concerned no plans have been made and there i nothing under cover. Individuals migh have plans, but if so they must b, adopted or rejected, and until there i something definite it would be foolisl to make announcement