Show Co Cook k Denies Crandall Deal Rumor However Persists OAKLAND June 14 Despite Despite vigorous den denials als from Secretary J Jack ck Cook Cook- that Cook that Otis Crandall has been made a tentative offer to succeed Rowdy Elliott as manager of the Oaks OakEy there is an undercurrent of belief at club that this action will materialize this week When Tyler Tyle Christian was was deposed last year and Har Harold ld Elliott appointed ap pointed the contemplated action was vigorously denied right up to thelast the last act minute It is pointed out that with Elliott in Portland It would not be proper for th the Oakland club to announce his retirement I A consultation was held when the Oaks returned from their northern I trio an it i- i r that thit son orr sort of a definite statement will be made soon Crandall himself Is credited with being the man who let out the secret he had been offered the job and haa agreed to accept i providing he had a contract that called for no Interference If there Is any hitch It will be because of terms or that noninterference clause |