The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-19
EXODUS OF BASEBALL
MEN WESTWARD IS ON
Gaffnpy, Lannin. Baker. EbbetS,
Huston. lIeydler and Ward
on Way TO Chicago.
HEMPSTEAD To HEAR SUIT

or1suzcd baseball to Chic tgo began yes
'erday with tho exodus Of the Eastern
,ungrates Of the two major leagues. Be
foro Judge Lands In the Windy city to-
mo row the preliminary hearing Of the
motion Of the hackers Of the Federal
League to dissolve the National Commits
sion and the National and American
Leagues through the antitrust laws will
I've held The contingent which set out
from Gotham included william f Baker,
president OF the Philadelphia Nationals
Joseph j. Lannn OF the Boston Red Sox
James L. Gaffney. owner OF the worlds
champion Braves: c. H. Ebbets OF the
Dodgers and Cant T. L. Huston of the
New York Americans Harry ~ Hemp
stead. the power behind the throne OF the
Giants. Is In Indianapolis, but will double
back TO Chicago
Nearly every one Of consequence In the
b. sehall armament will he In Chicago the
next several days. including the financial
pillars Of the outlaw association. Robert
H. ward the baker whose money has been
the backbone OF the independent cause
departed westward yesterday afternoon
The ce-presdeut of the Federals was not
cumming with amy OF tho "trustful
magnatcs Those close to him whispered
that MIR Ward intended to alight AT Buff
fllu. where. IL Was reported. President
James \ Gilmore Of the outlaws had
gone to confer with Backer Robertson Of
that city Robertson, Gilmore and Ward
form the executive committee of the indie
pcudents.
Secretary John a. Heydler OF the Ma
tonal League get out for Harrisburg. Pa,
yesterday afternoon. lie will confer with
Gov John kinley Tener. president OF the
parent major league. before Fastening to
Chicago To represent his circuit GOV.
IIUaVw aN.
for the Inauguration of his successor, but
hopes to escape to Chicago before the
prospective trial reaches any acute stage.
Befnr, leaving for Chicago Presidents
William r. Baker and James r. Gaffney
o. the Philadelphia and Boston National
League clubs respectively conferred for
several hours ia an effort TO straighten out
tho t1ugle which has arisen over the sale
Of Sherwood MaRee. At the conclusion Of
the conference Garfney intimated that the
matter had been half adjusted. This work
consisted % turning over to the Philies a
rather lat check.
II appears quite likely now that Magee
vii bo paid for IN spot cash. because none
OF George r. Stallngss worlds champions
vii volunteer to move to Philadelphia AT
tho terms OF his Boston contract The
champions believe another pennant is
bound to float in Boston and look upon
the lions share of the 1915 worlds series
as their certain due.
puthelder George waited. who esti-
mated the difference Nn<veen a Boston
and Philadelphia berth AZ $4,000. when
Gaffney and Stallings tried 20 persuade
him To join Pat Moran a week ago. wired
from Durham. y. -. Yesterday an aorept-
anc" ~ the terms 81 his Boston contract
'n' 1915 This young gentleman NAV vet
Doc seen with the Quakers, hut only on
condition that W. F. Baker stands ready
t. boost his ante by $4,000.
George T. Stallngs Boston's Miracle
Man and leader Of the Braves. is one OF
tho few major league managers who take
nothing Tor, granted. IN the general opin-
ion the acquisition Of Sherwood Mace
by the worlds champions spells repeated
success for 1915. The big chief might
reasonably share the popular belief were
It not for his ingrown superstition.
81 think says Stalin-s, that I have
rho hest club IN the league and that Il
should win again with an even break OF
luck. Magee Is bound to bolster the out
Mold, which showed the only weakness
last year, and 7 have number OF very
promising young pitchers to share the
IA Eors with my Big hree--Rudolph,
If'ucs and Tyler But do YOU know 7
nave won Just an even dozen pennants
and ] naturally regard with some appre-
hersioa the approaching obstacle to
thirteenth victory.
MY chances OF course at present an
pear more glowing than a year ago. for
the aggregation has been moulded into a
competent lighting unit. We got away very
slowly last spring and won the fight by
phenomenal sprint through the last half
or the journey. | 10 not believe such a
heart breaking finish will be necessary
this year Yet McGraw, real wizard,
cannot be counted out until the nag falls
Hans LObert will help his club greatly
nnd II his pitching is az good as it should
he the Giants will be mighty hard to
stop. ! expect New York as usual TO
furnish the livellest opposition"
tn" New York American League club
II considering Columbus. Ga, as a train
Ing camp. This city has been highly
recommended to Capt T. J.. Huston by
Manager George Stallings of the Braves
The Zig Chief declares the city can offer
Tho finest field to be found in all the
South. with velvety grassed inield and
outncld, The chief objection Is poor hotel
aocommodations, hut It is pointed out
much of such evil could he eliminated this
spring through the clubs taking its own
special chefs and kitchen force. \ fine
nov motel IL being built at Columbus
which would make the location a most
desired one after this year.
Tho climate Of Columbus Is very much
like that of Texas, hot and dry. But un-
Ike the Lone Star state this inland town
allie winds. Hank O'Day took the Reds
10 Columbus In 1912. His team went
North 50 finely conditioned that it sprinted
away at most sensational start through
ne first six weeks Of the peuuant fight.
Cincinnati gave M COLUMBUS because of
iu1dequato hotel conVeniCnces.
Business Manager Harry sparrow OF
ne New York Americans was Informed
yesterday thai the signed contract OF Roy
1laVt2ell was being forwarded Manager
lilll Donovan was highly grntiicd with the
news, as he regards the old war horse
- ono Of the best general utility players
IN the game wild Bin returned last
night 70 Philadelphia lie will he In
town again Friday, when capt. Huston
- expected from chicago. Manager Don
0vau will employ the brief respite I'm pack
INK his household goods preparatory To
establishing a residence in New York
Arthur Irwin, recently dcposcd az scout
o' the New York Americans with the new
chang" OF ownership, ~ said to be active
tn an r"ort To promote "A Federal League
-uh in Ncwark. According 10 gossip
-~hur's plan Is to raise $50. 600 with
which 10 purchase the Kansas city fran
RMS" of the outlaws Irwin Is said to be-
holding out the bal, of sunday baseball