The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-05-27
GILMORE GOES HOME
TO Be READY TO ACT
Expects Chief Johnson Deci-
sion and Then Will Start
New Forage for Players.
PROMISES BIG SURPRISE
Tinker Says Two Dozen VIII
Jump-Farrell and Lannin
Make No Trade.
PROMISES BIG SURPRISE

fTesluenl james n. bllmOre OF the
Federal League hurried out Of New York
last night. shortly after his return from
the game In Brooklyn. The Federal ex-
ecutve had a tip that the patiently
awaited decision in the Chief johnson
case would be handed down by Judge
Foell OF Chicago to-day or tomorrow.
Gilmore wishes to he at oadquarters as
soon after this event as possible, in order
to launch a campaign against organized
baseball for the services OF the players
IN the major and big minor leagues whose
contracts contain the ten days option OF
release clause.
You will hear from the Federal League
ina most surprising fashion within the
next few days" said Gilmore. as he was
leaving for his train. II never have wor-
ried over an ultimate victory in the John
son situation. still we must be pre-
pared for the worst always. Not even
an unfavorable decision at this time would
stop us In what we consider a fair fight.
Judge Foelrs ruling will not he accepted
as fnsl by either party. ! expect or
gsnized baseball 20 appeal to the highest
courts In case Judge Foclrs verdict is
unfavorable to the National League con-
tract. as at present instituted.
II do not expect that our side will
have any reason 10 appeal. for / think
We are sure OF victory in all the courts.
But IL an appeal II necessary II will be
taken, you may be sure OF that In the
meantime. however, We are not going to
remain idle. Ny associates have mapped
out IA very lively campaign of action.
Something will break from the West be-
fore the end OF the week"
Manager Joe Tinker of the Chifeds.
who. with Backer Walker of his club. was
In conference with Gilmore yesterday,
declares two dozen players will desert the
L g.N.t
"A bunch OF them are ready to take
a chance right now" said Joe. IT know
where | am going to get about three Of
the best pitchers In the business. The
1 Federal League people are not making
money. but they never expected TO make
money this year. What most of them
have spent has been considered advertis-
| ing from the first.
Come into organized baseball" Not
on your life Not, at least, until the
/ Federal League has the players IT wants.
| Eventually the two fighting bodies may
amalgamate but when that time comes
! the Federals will do the debating"
In his talk Tinker betrayed AT least one
hope that is buoying up the courage
of the Federal hackers This is a belief
| that within few months-before the end
| OF the present season-the minor leagues
will break away from the majors. No
doubt this possibility has been discussed
in Federal councils,
Federal Leaguers make no effort TO con-
ceal the fact that Charles II. Ebbets fore
stalled them through signing Jake Dau-
bert TO On ironclad contract for five years.
Its hard to tell which one. Ebbets
| or Daubert, made the mistake said
Charlie williams. "Ebbets certainly was
foolish in light of the present war to tie
himself to Daubert for Ave years. And
unless Jake got "A whole lot of money
he was more foolish to sign for that
length OF time"
According to a despatch from Boston
Presidents Frank Farrell of the New York
Americans and Joseph J. Lannin, owner
OF the Red SoN. held long distance
telephone conference yesterday afternoon
II Is said that Mr., Farrell was snxiou,
to secure some players and that h,
sounded Mr.. Lannn on Rehg. Henriksen
Janvrin and Engle Mr.. Lannin refused
to entertain any offer for any of thes'
men. but was DESTROYS on his part Of
securing "a few of Frank Chances fn'
pitchers The boss of the Red Sox. how
ever wishes to purchase the box talen
for cash, and has declared that he vii
not sell or trade any OF his men at thi'
time. As Mr.. Farrell wishes players anc
not cash, there does not appear TO be mucf
chance of action unless Mr.. Lannin re
cedes from his present position.
The failure of Babe Ruth star pitche
OF the Orioles, to accompany Jack Dunn
team to Newark yesterday caused sen
: satiou for a few hours. Some imagna
tive person circulated the rumor that tn
phenomenon had deserted to the Fedora
League. Jack Dunn was trihe non
plussed by the pitchers absence, thoug
he stoutly maintained all afternoon tina
B he had the utmost faith in the player
loyalty. This faith was justified whe
Y the Orioles returned to the Bristol Hote
i from Newark. Ruth was on hand al
right when the dinner gong sounded II
Q welcome call. He explained that he ha
failed to finish a nap on schedule tim
4 and that as he didn't care to report lat
) he didn't bother about taking the trip I
: Newark. Dunn thought Ruth entitled I
a day of and excused him.
An alleged gigantic three cornered dea
involving Marquard. Merkle and Grant @
the Giants, Doak and Magee OF the Car
dinals and Hub Perdue of the Braves wa
reported in local newspaper yesterda
afternoon The report had Magee an
0 Perdue slated for immediate delivery
! the Giants.
Presidents Harry y. Hampstead Of tn
:, Giants and James T.. Gaffney of tn
!, Braves denied emphstica that any sue
!. trade was being contemplated or ha
. even been considered.
b To-day. Brooklyn Feds vs. Chicago Feds
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