The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-11-05
FARRELL'SFATE
LIVE TOPIC AT
LEAGUECONFAB
Chicago Rumor Has It That
New York Club Must
Change Owners.
WHOLE LEAGUE MUST
DECIDE. SAYS JOHNSON

CHICAGO. Nov lis Frank i. Farrell
20 remain as owner aud president Of the
American League baseball club In Greater
New York? This the question that
adds spice to the annual coniab " all
American League mpguls here tomorrow.
There is little douht tna' Fare, would
like TO retain the Franchise. but he may
be compelled to pass over his holdings
90 another tor scvera' reasons. Pres den:
johnson OF til" American Loa-ue was
asked tonight whether Farrell was -
remain in active chargo of tho New York
club. and made the following significant
reply:
Il don't know That is somcth nG that
will be determined at tho meeting to-
morrow"
Tho American League chlcttan was
ked what would he done If Farrell de-
clded that he wanted to remain.
whether he wished TO remain would
not affect the question" said Johnson.
1T would be q subject TO be determined
b. tho American League. Mr.. Farrell
has a number OF interests outside OF base
ball that consume much OF his time
The American League chief denied that
tho Wards OF Brooklyn would purchase
the New York franchise provided Farrell
sold his interest I'm the club. This sets
at rest all speculation concerning the
Federal League as a factor Ia the dis
position OF the team.
II was the quarrel between Chance and
William s. Devery that opened Johnson $
eyes To tho real conditions in the New
York club Those close To johnson say
the American League chief vowed that
Devery must so, and inasmuch as Farrell
has backed Devery in all his moves. +,
IL limited the president OF the New York
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with the club in Gotham after talking;
II over with the magnates here. II Is
said Johnson already has served notice
that he is about TO WELD the big stick.
1t will he recalled that Jimmy McAlec-
was forced to sell his holdings In the
Boston Red Sox, or at least that tho pres
sure from within was so great as 20 cause
him TO leave the club. In fact, the deal
for the purchase of the Red Sox was
contaminated when McAlecr was on the
"trip around tho world.
The Royal Rooters' episode in Boston
winch caused the dismissal Of Jake Stahl
as manager after the Ch!cagoan had led
his men TO a worlds championship reused
the ire OF Johnson and caused McAicer 10
be the recipient OF neat ropr imaiid for
his action. johnson contended that Stahl
deserved recognition for his showing in
leading Boston to 4 pennant 1t was
Johnson's contention that Stahl should not
have been humllatcd In such 4 manner.
The Stahl and Chance episodes occa-
STONED wide comment Frank Chance was
figure Of national importance in base
ball. II required much rnano.uvrng 10
bring the former leader OF the Cubs from
tho National 10 tho American League
That Chance should be Inundated by
Devory and that the = l.. should be- dis
missed is such summary fashion again
reused tho ire OF the American League
executive II will not surprise the wise
ones II Farrell follows NcAlcer out Of ths
American League. Whether he wishes 10
remain will not save him from going If
Ban johnson has decided the question
In addition TO the routine business Of
the league tho subject OF the Federal
League Is bound to come up for Discus
sion. Tho magnates of the American
League undoubtedly would welcome a set
element Of the present controversy. hut
they are said 10 be practically unanimous
in opposing recognition OF tho Federals.
II was surprised to see a criticism at
The maGnstes on the scoro OF not divulging
their plans for peace" said President
johnson. There Is nothing to be kept
secret no far as know. So far as organ
tied baseball Is concerned no plans have
been made and there Is nothing under
cover. Individuals might have plans, hu,
lt so they must be adopted or rejected.
snd until there IL something definite It
would be foolish to make announcements,