The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-12-13
LARGE RESERVE FUND
FOR INTERNATIONAL.
Ten Thousand Dollars Deposit
Asked Of Each Club for
Circuit Repairs.
BUFFALO on THE MARKET

reserve fund Of $4,000 20 guarantee the
good faith OF It's members in working
toward a satisfactory solution OF terri
torial revision. Each OF the eight clubs
now constituting the circuit will be re.
quired under penalty OF franchise for.
feiture TO post $4,000 with President Ed
Barrow before the occasion of the next
special meeting some time about January
10. Mr.. Barrow substantiated this report
yesterday afternoon.
The league president Also stated that
his colleagues had voted against any club
president appearing in uniform with his
team. This new rule applies to- Jack
Dunn and wild BIN Donovan. two OF the
most successful pilots In the Glass "A
circuit Donovan. therefore, has been re-
lieved OF the presidency OF the Providence
champions. Joseph J. Lannin. owner Of
the Grays, as well az Of the Boston Red
SoX, Will have To act In an executive
capacity until a successor to Wild BIZ is
found.
While President Barrow declared that
the ukase against club presidents taking
an active hand IN diamond affairs was eff
fected with view OF UNFOLDING the dignity
OF the organization. the step is interpreted
rs sure indication that Jack Dunn will
cot continue to operate in baltimore
meet him half way in the matter OF trans
fer OF the Orioles. Indeed IL is limited that
a change OF sentiment towatd Richmond
has already set in. While that city is
fervid in is desire for promotion In or
ganized baseball. IL is considered AT hes,
but good one year or two year prospect
In other words IL is believed the novelty
OF the class "A bali might soon wear on
Hchmonds isolation in reference 10 the
rest OF tho towns has proved strong
argument In favor OF some other plan. A
circuit with Richmond to the extreme
south and Montreal to the extreme north
would entail unusually heavy railroad
tolls for all the clubs.
Worcester Mass, IL now being doomed
by certain International League interests
as more desirable citadel than Rich
mond Va. John ODonnell secretary Of
the Worcester club. denied yesterday rhat
the interests which he represented had
made any overturos for an International
League franchise. though such story
has been circulated In his home town
Barrow said that he had not heard
directly from Worcester. but his remarks
conveyed the impression that indirect in
,!matons had been made
The International League is in no
manner bound 10 regard only Richmond,
Va and Syracuse. y. y, as possible sue
oessors to Baltimore and Jersey city. A
no doubt would be made u
the plan promised greater common benz
eft," he said
Tim Murnane. president OF the New
England League. does not view favorably
any desi-ns the International League may
.it"'taln on Worcester
- me people talk ~ u the international
'.ea-ue has the power to move anywhere
I p.tdsts and crowd out club OF IN nor
M~Sincttiun That + not So" Murnane
INSISTED. According to the constitution
u the peace agreement minor leagues
nave the privilege OF territorial draft
irun lesser ones only when major re-
''sion Is necessary The major leagues
IRE not DESTROYS OF circuit changes
'Noi ester could get franchise in the |
International League only by the consent
Y every club owner OF that circuit Even
Z International interests should purchase |
he Worcester club il would carry no /
'Geater privilege than that u operating |
lnder the terms Of the New England |
-eHgue charter.
III Is the same thing with Richmond |
ana WIN syracuse. Certainly | should |
oppose any International League transfer
o Worcester. which Is one OF the best
owns In my circuit. Organized baseballs |
covenants Were effected for protection OF |
he weak In Just such circumstances
M. Mufnane limited further that the
.tvrna.oual League magnatts should
nav consulted the National Association
ather than the National Commission In
eE"ri 10 the proposed territorial changes
ne ASSOCIATION was instituted as a board
u government of all minor leagues
However, these are exceptional times
ma exceptional circumstances That me
National Commission has shown a dlsp,.
iton 10 iuteIc"de FOR Barrow is well
'nown. Several times the trlunyIrata
as been In elaboration with committees
rom RaHows equalization. and no doubt
y GOOD grace The National Commission
vas voted exceptional power last snrinp
when II became apparent that the Fedoral
.eague Intended to wage war against or
'nized baseball Al that Ume IL was
Hnouaced, at any rate. that the assocla.
ION was ready 10 Its.gn much Of It's au-
hoiity tn the commission.
Slrlnsheii, Mass, is also mentioned a.
possible international League objective
10" lar negotiations have progr.ss.J %
has line is not known hut il il kn,ur
nat Chairman August Hermann OF ,be
"t.ondl Commission held loag telephone
on'eIence with that city yesterday after.
Oon.
The $50 geo mentioned will furnish t,a
ass OF fund tor the purchase Of ina
cou VIII or those leagues and clubs
hch may be- affected through the In
Leagues usurpation OF terri.
Dry OF lesser leagues Tn, National
ommission. u is understood, will stand
'onsor for whatever additional finance.
ay be required toward this end. Every
7oil VIII be made 20 keen the Rarrnw
r'ult IN the field In strength For. Will
le International League has been forced
stand the brunt OF the Federal Ieaou.
.thtN II Is hoped that in the end /,
i'. prove no mean weapon against the
FLAWS ''N
IN the meantime the International
frrs are scouting new resources far The
unalo team. J. J. Stein saws his cIuh
~ been on the market for some tima
M mat II VII. be knocked down IN tho
CHEST bidder Six different parties are
udlnI Tor the property Charlie Herzor
an lger OF the Cincinnati Reds and
'Iler Huggins. manager OF the 81 Louis
irdnals, have effected a coalition 10.
ard II purchase Harry McC0rmick
'uager OF Chattanooga and one time
ANT slugger, has gone 10 Pittshurr 10
To interest capital for a purch,se
the present time Higgins and H,rzor "
e most highly favored They would
X desert their present posts in the maior
'EueS 10 oper1te the minor league cl-lb
i would like 10 see Higgins and Her :
& secure the Buffalo club" said Joe y
amin last night Il think il would u
We good moral effect upon the base, N
u players. 1t proves quite clearly thnr a
ere are TWO National League PLAYERS u
10 nave every faith in tho future of or, "