The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-04-25


Last Saturday the Mohican Club, Of this city,
played the Athletics, Of Brighton, N. j., on the
Eysian Fields, and came of the victors Ivy score
OF 80 TO 20.
To-day Haymakers, Of Troy, VS.. Athletics, Of
Brooklyn, on Capilolne Grounds Also Eckfords vs..
Brooklyns date futile h Baily), on Union Grounds.
Thursday, Boston VS.. Athletic, OF Brooklyn, on
THE JUNIOR CONVENTION
Pursuant to a call OF the President. Mr.. A. p.
10th Inst.
The delegates were called to order at eight P. NJ
the president In the chair. The Committee Gre
dentlals reported the credentials submitted as
ioloWs:-ln favor Of all new CLUBS applying for mem:
Brooklyn; Continental, OF Spring Valley, N. ";
Franklin, of Railway, N. j.; Pastime ana Brooklyn, OF
Brooklyn. In favor or all clubs sending members as
delegates; adversely TO those persons who claimed
to represent country clubs, not being members
thereof These latter numbered nine clubs. The
question on the adoption OF the report was decided
In the affirmative by vote OF 4S 20 D. At roll call
thrty-6ve clubs responded.
sented the report OF mis- committee in the Flyaway-
Putnam case, which was adopted by vote or 50 to
this Convention ratfy the decision OF the judiciary
Committee In the above case, which was carried by
vote OF SO to 20.
The president, Mr.. A. p. Waugh, presented his
resignation, which was accepted, and vote Of
thanks tendcred him for his devotion to the interests
OF the association while In oliIce.
Nominations ior the office OF president being de-
clared In order Mr.. Kelly proposed the name OF MIR.
James j. Connolly, OF the Union Sta Club. ana Mr..
Jolly proposed the name OF Mr.. Henry hughes, Jr.,
OF the Charlton Club. The roll was then called, each
club voting by Its delegates The result or the bal
lot was AZ votes for Mr.. Connolly, % votes for Mr..
Hughes. Mr.. Connolly was declared duly elected
president.
Miscellaneous business being now In order the
deferred report or the Committee on Rules was read
by the chairman, MI. Mulhearn and the rules
adopted exactly as printed In the Manual.
A resolution was offered that secretaries OF clubs
IN THIS association notify the Judiciary Committee or
all cause OF expulsion from their clubs within ten
days from the occurrence oil the same. Carried.
A resolution was offered and adopted TINT no
player In any club In this association shall receive
any remuneration whatever, either directly or in
directly, for ball playing, under penalty OF expul-
SION Of such club or player.
A motion was made TO suspend the rules for the
purpose OF acting on the application OF the Saclee
Club, OF ST. Louis. Mo-, which was carried, when the
said club was admitted 10 membership.
The financial secretary, Mr.. John Higgins, pre-
sene1 his resignation, which was accepted, and the
Convention proceeded to the elcctlon OF his sue
cessor.
Mr.. BENJAMIN Mott, Sacee Club, st. Louis was
then unanimously elected 10 that Office.
Messrs. Peck 4 snyder sent In O communication
that the Junior Manuals for 1o71 were ready, and
that each club could have five copies application
to them through lis secretary or otherwise.
Mr.. w. ii. Brown, OF Troy, offered a resolution
THAT the Putnam Club. OF Troy be directed to de-
liver the silver ball and claim 10 junior champion
ship to the treasurer OF the association within
week after the adjournment OF this Convention
Unanimously adopted.
motion was made that all clubs wishing certn-
Gates Of membership forward the sum OF three dol.
lars to the treasurer within thirty days, and that the
Printing Committee be ordered to furnish chrome,
photographic certificate OF membership TO each Cf
such clubs within sixty days from adjournment OF
this Convention. Carried
On motion the Convention then adjourned sine d'e