New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-04-06
New International Magnates
Agree on Circuit-Won't
Raise Admissions
By w. ]. Macbeth

With no fewer than three business
sessions-morning afternoon and even
ing-the New International League had
an active time of it yesterday. Much
was accomplished The moving spirits
in the venture legislated in manner
BETTING an old-estabIished baseball or
ganlzation. There was an assurance
and progressiveness in the actions of
the new Glass AA magnates that prom
lsed we'll for the future of the league.
The makeup Of the circuit was def
lnitely decided upon. 1t will embrace
the eight cities named in these col
umns Friday-Baltimore, Newark. Jer-
sey City, Rochester, Syracuse, Bing-
hamton, Buffalo and Toronto.
No word reached the morning or
afternoon meetings from James r.
Price, OF Newark, although it was as
certained that Price had returned from
Chlcago, where, 1t was said, he had
conferred with his banker, J. c. Smith.
Secretary Wichs, of the old Newark
club, was extended an invitation to at
tend the night session of the league.
1t was agreed that Price and his as
sociates in Newark should be given
first call on the Newark franchise.
Whether or not this group takes ad-
vantage of its opportunity, the con-
sututlon Of the league will not be
affected. Three other parties in New
ark are seeking the franchise, so that
the New Jersey metropolis is assured
OF berth IN the organization.
Syracuse Agreeable
Syracuse was given definite assur-
ance of franchise. Although the
Syracuse interests were unrepresented
IN the sessions, telegram early in the
day from Frank 7. Miller, at the head
Of the group in Syracuse which has
been seeking franchise, informed the
organizers of the new league that he
was with them" and that he would
lndorse any action they might take.
The Bronx made a strong bid for a
place in the league yesterday. Bill
Gibson, representing the same Bronx
interests which three years ago
sought an International League fran
chise, appeared ct the afternoon meet
ing and pointed out the advantages of
ne Bronx. laying special stress upon
the claim to population of 500, 900.
lie spoke of the popular clamor for
league baseball in The Bronx, and
t-o44-cN ttc DIouH DOdTu CT trade
among the many organizations of his
district which he represented in max
ing the bid for berth
Gibson, explaining the International
Leagues inability to take in The Bronx
before, reminded the magnates that at
the time of the previous request the
Federal League was at the apex of its
battle for recognition, and that the
permission of the New York National
League club could not be obtained Just
then for the location OF Class "A
club IN The. Bronx. This consent was
necessary under the five-miie terri
torial provision OF baseball ilaw.
Bronx to Have Park
Taking leave of the meeting, Gibson
declared he would seek audiences with
both President Rupert of the Yam
Giants management. Gibson asserted
that Bronx interests would build a
large ball park in their section even if
again denied Glass AA representation
In that event, he said, high class semi
professional baseball would be provid-
ed. He considered it probable that a
semi-pro. league in the greater city
would be organized through the efforts
OF Bronx fans.
Withal. prospects for Bronx rep
rcsentation in the new International
circuit did not seem overfavorable.
The leagues schedule committee was
selected, TO consist OF President John
II. Farrell, Charles T. Chaplin, Roches-
ter. and Joseph J. Lannin, Buffalo.
1t was decided that no double head
ers should be played until after the
completion of the first inter-seres-
the first road trims Of each club. This