The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1865-08-30
The Base Ball Association at Jackson.

Pursuant 10 4 pRyious call members o
several base ball clubs met al the Hubbard
House on Tuesday, the 22d, and having
chosen b. j. Billings Jr. of Jackson, Chair
man, aud ". Steans, of Adrian. Secretary,
proceeded TO organize the Michigan state
Base Bail AS~0cinfinn. and provide Tor "a
state Tournament, 10 Doe held during tie
state Fair at Adrian. The following rules
auu regulations We're unanimously adopted.
This body shall bee known as the Michigan
State Base Ball Association, The officers ol
which shall be- "a President ice President,
Secretary and Treasurer. whose duties shall
he the same a. those usually pertaining to
the officers of like associations.
Any club may become "A member, and en-
titled 10 play for the champion prize by pay
ing into the treasury the sum Of ten dollars
and complying with the rules of the Assoc
alton.
The object Of The Association shall be TO
promote the Interests Of the various clubs
and elevate the standard OF Base Ball play
inc throughout the State aud seek 10 deteL
op the game 10 the best possible degree ir-
respective of locality or club.
The holding Of "A tournament during the
State Fair AT Adrian. was unanimously
voted
OF a goblet supported hy three clubs. which
rest upon base. A home base represent
the lid Of the goblet which il surm0unled
by a solid ball The whole 10 Doe of pure
silver. and To cost not more than seventy
five dollars.
4 badge appropriately stamped with
clubs and ball 10 Ice worn hy an members
Of this Association at tournaments and
matches for the prize.
The champion club shall accept and play
every challenge they may receive, within
thirty days from the receipt thereof AZ such
time and place as IL shall designate and its
secretary shall inform all other member
clubs either 10y letter, or 10y notice through
the Detroit dalies, OF the acceptance and
time and place OF playing.
No club shall Doe required 90 win more
than two matches with any other club dur
ing one year, and when holding the prize
for two consecutive years against all other
clubs shall be entitled 90 retain The same as
Individual property
The rules Of the National Base Ball As
soc.aliOn shall govern all match gaines
Each club shall bear its own expenses DO
any match game whatever unless they
choose 10 accept Inequalities when offered
No intoxicating liquors shall be brought
on the ground, or used during match games.
All clubs that wish % take part ia the
coming tournament al Adrian must notify
the Secretary on or before the 18th OF sep
TENDER next. and pay ten dollars into the
treasury 10 aid IN procuring prize. The
Secretary shall inform the President n the
number Of such clubs, and number the same
in the order Of their application These
numbers shall be drawn aud played 10 the
order they are drawn.
The winners vii then Doe matched, and
the final winner shall be entitled 10 the
prize.
The tournament 10 commence AZ -
O'Clock A NJ, Of the second day OF the Far
and hold two days.
The following officers We're then elected:
PreS,deht-Dr. J. N. NanNOrman, Detroit.
T4cs PreSri1sf-GeO. ". LaYan, salem.
Secretary Stearns, Adrian.
Treasurer-B J. Billings, Jr., Jackson
4 cordial invitation j. extended 10 every
club in the state, whether young OF old, 10
participate IN the movement Come one
and all and let Us have a good time.
There are several clubs that intend to
bring tents and camp Oh the grounds. We
also would be glad 70 have clubs from any
place outside the State. They viii bee glad
" welcomed and though ~ DO not pro-
pose 70 dispute the championship with them.
viii Try and give them a chance 10 show
their skill. Al letters regarding the tour
nameut, viii be addressed 70 tie Secretary
". Stearns. Adrian.
b. J. BILLINGS. Jr.. Chm.
". STEARSs Sec'y.