The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-08

with Boston after agreeing to terms.
Interested In Developments.
Il had q fine case against the Fed
erai Leaguers." said Gaffney. But
sue beggar and what do you get
Quinn's contract had the ten-day
illegal, and still | was sure OF my
grouIu,s Now. with Marquard New
York had straight contract. IT !
had good ground for damages II seems
10 me that Harry Hampstead has hts
case won before 1t goes into court
That organized baseball LIS very
much interested In the new develop
ments of the Federal raids Is shown
by the attendance here Of great
many minor league promoters from
all sections OF the country. The
American Association is represented
by It's president. Tom Chivihgton. and
several others, among them McGiil
and Jack Hendricks. The associa-
ton people are very much interested
In the plans of the International
League to combat the common foe.
II was said tonight that RUDE Mar
guard Is endeayoring frantically to
have the New York Club intercede for
him with Robert r. Ward, so that
he can refute the cQrtract with the
Tip-Tops, return the $500 advance
money. and square the unpleasantness
Of the alleged misleading affidavit.
1t Is further said that Marquard,
whose word is less valuable. evidently,
than John D. Rockefeller's bond. Is
prepared to place the blame Of his
Federal League dealings upon outside
influences. This phase OF the case
tho New York officials would not dis
cuss tonight.
The National League representatives
who passed the day at the Waldorf
preparing ammunition for the annual
meeting, which opens tomorrow at
ternoon. were not left without the
usual tithits Of gossip.
Doom Serves Notice.
Charles Dooin. the 6eposed mana
ger of the Phillies. announced that
he had served ten days notice on Will
liam r. Baker, his employer, Charlie
denied that he had had any conn
League agents. but said that he would
be free agent in another week, and
that he would then 60 to the> club
that offered the most money
Il am through with seAtiment."
said the fiery Doom. TT hasn't got
me anything 80 far. My sentiments
have always been withtthe National
League. but am goinCafter the coin
My services will be placed at the dis
posai Of the highesy bidder. II that
happens to be a FEDERAL League club
1t will not be my fault"
Doom says that he has been adj
vised by the best lawyers OF Phila-
delphia that ten days notice will con-
stitute an unconditional release for
him. It 10, probable that William F.
Baker viii entertain propositions for
the veteran catcher from rival owners.
Manager George r. Etallings. Of the
Braves. said he would like to make
soma sort OF trade for tho red-haired
to terms with Boston. 1t IL also stated
that John J. McGraw IL trying to
land hts former foSmAn.
johnson Not signed.
Clark Griffith arrived from WASH
ington positive In Ills assertions that
Waiter johnson had not signed con-
tract with the Federal League. Grit
nth thinks Walter may have signed
m agreement to 20 with the. outlaws
provided washington win not agree
TO certain terms
II offered him $4,000 year for
three years. said Grlnith. "He
promised, to notify me AZ soon a. he
came to 4 definite conclusion. He
has sent no word. Nevertheless, there
Ii absolutely no chance Of Johnson
playing In Chicago, He has con-
TRACK from which tho Ten u&yu ClAuSc
WAS eliminated. and he accepted 43.-
500 on an option for his services next
year. The Washington Climb will fight
The case 10 the highest court. II John
son attempts to 20 eisevesre In
1915"
Fred Clarke. the well known wiz
,rd Of Pittsburg. failed to come to
Terms with Barney Dreyfuss today,i
He said that he might decide defi-
nituty totnerrew whether Or net he
wiz remain leader OF the Pirates. (
'.Dreyfuss and have or differ |
.nces." said he. but they will he |
settled without outside aid. think |
.om0rr0w will settle my future II |
,aaehall, Tbs ranch looks pretty /
;o0d to ma