The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-01-01
William Jordan's Oval May Be
the Home of Another
New York Club.
OTHER SITES LOOKED OVER
Local Amusement Promoter Of
fers to Put Up 100000 for
Outlaw Franchise.

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Farms was In secret conference with the
Federal League promoters yesterday.
Jordan refused to discuss the matter last
night. but 1t was learned from another
source that he had granted an option on
the property for certain time limit,
governed by conditions that will be made
public later. Bronx Oval is 600 by $50
Sest, fenced In. with seats for 1000 spec
tators. Jordan has been conducting semi
pro games there for the past year. and
last fall he first received a proposition
from one of the hackers of the Pittsburg
Vederals
It Is presumed that President Gilmore
Of tho Fedcrals. who was believed to be
In town yesterday. talked the matter over
with Jordan. although the latter refused
20 mention any names. 1t Is known that
tho Federals are dlckering for several
sites In The Bronx and that they have
obtained an option on at least one spot.
exclusive OF Bronx Oval. According to
TIE SUNS informant. Jordan, was told
that the Federals had purchased an OPP
zion on Washington Park in Brooklyn.
Another important bit of information that
came to hand yesterday was the purchase
OF additional property by Edward Han
Ion In Baltimore for the purpose Of en-
hfging the grounds he is trying to lease
70 the Federal League club OF that city.
Other secret confabs between Federal
League promoters and prospective hackers
OF new ball clubs In Brooklyn. The Bronx
or In Queens were held again yesterday
with no official information for the puo-
lie. President Gilmore of the Feds. It
was positively stated. took part in these
conferences. but he refused to meet re-
porters for the reason that nothing deii-
mite had been accomplished. The Federal
League men who talked with THE SUN
reporter Tuesday night were again in
evidence at certain hotel, but they were
Inclined to dodge further cross examina-
ton. They said that Gilmore would do
the talking for the organization In due
time and that he would remain here for
several days.
Gilmore was reported to have been in
Toronto Tuesday night when the Feds in
sisted that he was here. The Feds
laughed when they heard the Toronto
report yesterday and intimated that n
man impersonating Gilmore had been
sent to that city to throw the scouts of
organized baseball or the scent
1t Is a fact that one of the Federals
had a talk yesterday with a we'll known
New York promoter OF amusement enter
prises who made strong bid for a fran
CNlSc. ne view INFORMED the
Fed man that he could produce 800, 900
in twenty four hours II the franchise was
Forthcoming. Gilmore was called on the
telephone after this conference, It was
said. and there will be another meeting
to-day.
The reported negotiations for a lease OF
the Washington Park property in Brook
lyn. published in yesterdays Sun. re-
manned at a standstill. Bayard Litchfeld,
nj ha prnnllvp Inn
Company. which owns the property, de-
MED that Federal Leaguers had secured
an option, but he repeated his invitation
70 the promoters to make the old park
their future home.
The Federals admitted that they had
not leased Washington Park because of
certain obstacles. but they said that there
would be developments on that line be-
fore the end Of the week. II Bill Dahlen
10 willing to Join the Feds the manage
ment OF the Brooklyn team will be tend
cred to him, it Is believed.
John M. Wards name was mentioned
yesterday in connection with a proposed
club in Queens Ward denied the report
with seeming emphasis. but he admitted
that ne had met Gilmore here two weeks
ego In casual way. Ward is close
friend Of Edward Hanlon of the Baltimore
Feds. Hanlon left Baltimore yesterday
noon for this city. II was stated but he
did not arrive at the hotel where he gen
orally stops.
President Ban Johnson Of the American
League. when asked in Chicago yesterday
what he knew about the Federals plans
Tor this part of the country, admitted
that he was In the dark He said that
he knew Gilmore had been here since
Tuesday morning. Johnson's statement
that he courted a baseball war that might
beneht the game caused a sensation He
oenied' however that he privately in
dorsed the Federal movement.
Tho assertion of johnson that all the
minor leagues lost money and that more
than half the National League clubs fin
ished behind financially was we'll received
BY organized baseball men here, who de-
clared that prospective hackers Of Federal
League clubs would probably do some
hard thinking before putting up ready
cash. The Federals also were pleased
by the johnson manifesto They said
that 1t clearly defined the issue
Aitchison, the Dodgers left handler who
- under suspension. is the latest player TO
Jump the reserve rule, according to COS
sip in the Federals' camp. Other plav.
ers who are said to have accepted terms
offered by the so-called outlaws are
Heinie Zimmerman, Schultz and Laven-
der OF the Cubs. Carey. Hendrix. Gibson
and Viox Of the Pirates Msrsans and
Groh Of the Cincinnati Reds and Shafer
= Ssso 'A"N'' ''NS'sc ctoNdll, WHO re-
turned recently from California, is TO-
sponsible for the Shafer rumor.
Raglan OF the Brooklyns telegraphed n
friend here yesterday that he had re-
ceived an offer from the Federals and
might accept 1t. Bob Fischer. reported to
have signed with Pittsburg, also wired
that he had been approached but had not
signed. The same word came from Enos
Kirkpatrick. the Dodgers utility infielder.
1t was pointed out by the Federals that
players who are members Of the Frater-
nifty had not actually signed contracts be-
cause Of written pledge to hold Off until
after January 8. but that players already
claimed had verbally accepted terms.
Several detective agencies have been
engaged by organized baseball men to
keep an eye on the Federals In various
cities. Tho promoters here said yester-
day that they were being followed and
watched wherever they went Agents of
tho major leagues are hustling about try
lnx to keep players In line.
Il was impossible to sign Tinker, 40
the story goes. until tho Chicago Federals
had induced their new president, Weeg-
han. 20 take stock and guarantee Tinker's
GALAXY for three years. Weegham's
money, II 10 said, swung tho deal. Weeg-
ham, II appears. tried to buy the ST.
Louis Cardinals several years ago after
the death of Stanley Robson. He Ia re-
ported to be wealthy.
4 New York man. who IL Identified