, 1879-04-20

once IN, his energies were directed to purifyin
and clcyating the game, the standard to which
had fallen being very low indeed. How we'll b
has succeeded the public Is aware. The League
OF which he Was one OF the originators, ha
etfectually put stop to the thieving practice
SO commonly indu}ecd in q few years ago bys
certain class Of ball-players, aud driven from til
| profession the DeVlins, Cravers, ct al., who s
| thoroughly dsgraeedit. His services In maktn
baseball what 1t should be were at once recog
nized By his election to the Presidency Of TIN
League In 1876, which position he still holds
In person Mr. hubert is a portly, pleasant
| faced man, and at once inspires the respect ant
| esteem of those with whom be is brought in con
tact. AS presiding officer he could hardly bt
! excelled.
"Al" spalding's career is sowen known to al
who have taken any interest IN baseball
during the past ten years that no very extended
reference to it is needed now. 4 resident oi
Rockford H., in his youth, he joined the Forest
City Club as pitcher, and by his skill in playing
that position soon won for himself m enyiab1e
reputation among bal1-players and with the
public. In 1871 he was secured by Harry
Wright for the Boston Club, and was with the
champions five seasons. In 1876 he came to
Chicago, md as Captain and pitcher OF the nine
brought the championship to this city. At the
close OF the seasun OF 1877 be abandoned the
diamond field, and is now the proprietor of &
1our1shing commercial business in this CITY,.
Mcssrs. Henry 7. Root, President, and &. B.
Vinshfp, Secretary, who represented the Proyt-
dence Club at Buffalo, are about as much un-
like as two men we'll could be, and yet both are
good company. Mr., Root, who is a man still
on the bright side Of 40, says but little during
meeting. He is always On the watch,
however, and no piece OF legislation
that ts likely to affect his Club
escapes rigid scrutiny. With one of the best
balanced minds in the League, he brings to its
councils the wisdom acquired by practical ex-
perence with the business world, and, although
not so quick Us some to reach a conclusion, his
judgment is rarely at fault.
# all the people in Rhode Island are as lively
as Mr. WinshiD, that State is bound to succeed.
Full OF nervous energy, he Is always pondering
over some new scheme to advance the interests
OF the game, and rarely fails As story-tellcr,
musician, aud eonvcrsationalist, Mr.. Ninship
onea a e 5oa SSps snes M hs
never at loss to express himself, he is modest
concerning his own ability, aud ever ready to
pat. attention to the views Of others whose cx-
perfence is greater than his own.
Mr. a. Il. soden. OF the Boston Club. Is q
ruddy-faced gentleman OF 90 or thereabouts,
and is entirely devoid OF that air OF superiority
which SO many residents OF the Hub regard it
religious duty to assume. Well educated,
liberal in his views, and always ready to discuss
matters pleasantly, 1t is no wonder that Mr..
Soden Is popular. When to these advantages is
added the fact that his opinions on all questions
relating to baseball arc generally sound, it may
readily be inferred that he Is one OF the most in-
luential men in the League.
Mr.. f. B. Smith, President, and Mr.. John B.
Sage, Vicc~President, REPRESENTED the Buffalo
Club. AS this is the first year OF their Clubs
connection with the League, the gentlemen have
not been afforded many opportunities for the
display OF oratory, but both are ready speak
ers, aud never vote on question until after
fully understanding all its bearings. MIR. Smith
sports full heard, and IS inclined to solemn
den,eanor, while MIR. Sage is seldom without a
sunny smile.
Mr, Robert Townsend, Secretary of the syra-
though always fond OF base-ball, has only re-
Gently become q prominent supporter Of the
game. Although not without opinions Of his
own on oil subjects that come before the
League, Mr. Townsend very scnslbIy prefers to
hear the opinions Of older ieads in the business
before committing his Club to my particular
Mr: J. II, ". Nefr, President Of the Cincin-
natl Club, is one OF the best known residents OF
baseball is simply unhounded. 4 clear thinker
and good dehater, Mr.. Nell Is a valuable man in
the League councils, und, outside OF that, is a
gentleman who makes friends wherever he
goes.
Perhaps the jollfest man in a|l the party of
delegates that assembled at Buffalo was Mr.J. F.
Evans, President OF the Cleveland Club As 4
lie ranks next to Winship, AMI Is q
perpetual fund Of bumor. In debate Mr.. Evans |
Is careful and precise, and seldom tails to carry !
his point.
Mi. c. R. .DeFreest, who, with Mr. H. B. Phil |
ps, represented Troy, is an exceedingly good |
speaker, and "up > on oil points relating to the |
game. Mr.. Phillips, WHO manages the TROY |
liue this season. also looks out for the interests !
# his Club in an effective manner.
No history OF the League would be complete !
With Nick Young left out. For years be has
,cen associated with baseball as manager, etc.,
md when the League was organized his sclec-
ion as Secretary was decidedly the wisest one
lmirer ;tl,.1 close student OF the game, he adds
. these qualities kindness OF dcmeanor which
Dsures him cordial welcome everywhere, and
he lasting friendship OF those With whom he
ecomcs acquainted. Modest aud unassumins,
lis renl merits are not to be" discovered in one
ours talk, and bis ability imprcsses itself Lp-
n bis acquaintances with greater force each
car. Mr.. Young Is resident OF Washington,
J. t., where he holds position underline Gov
rument.
HOME ITEMS.
The SILK Stockings douncd their new uniforms
or the first time yesterday. They are neat, but
OF well-titting.
There is one man in the SILK Stockings (not
lc CaptaIn) who does too much talking during
game. It is not necessary to mention his
amc.
Spaldine's Journal Of american Sports is out,
nd presents large amount OF information re-
arding out-ofdoor games and pastimes In
:adable form.
The Secretary Of the Chicago Amateur As
jciation is requested to send his address to
lis office; also q list OF the clubs belonging to
lc Association.
Larkin was quite badly injured last Tuesday
hile practicng at White Stocking Park by re-
living a line ball battcd by Ansou on the side
his head. For a day or two he Was rather |
'aliy, but is now doing well.
NOTES OF THE GAME.
Galveston, Tex, has a t. Hop Bitters club.
Holbert Is the only married mar in the Star ;:
ne.
4 club-room is to be provided for the Clevc-
nd players.
The capital stock OF the Springfield, Mass,
lb is $4,000.
Craver Is talked Of as manager OF the Nation !
team in Troy. J