The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-18
A ROUSING MEETING.
Great Enthusiasm Manifested Mt the
Base Ball Meeting Last Night
What was Done.

The meeting held at the room over the
County Clerks Office last evening, to
consider the question of organizing base
ball association next year, was largely
attended, although the elements were
behaving badly Interest in base ball has
been on the increase in Rock Island the
past summer, and the meeting last night
showed conclusively that the interest had
not abated in the least There was a
good representation of business men
present, who were among the most
enthusiastic in favor of having an
invincible base ball club for next year.
MIR. j. II. Yore. who is an ardent
admirer of the national game, was ap
pointed chairman of the meeting, and Mr..
John E. Fleming chosen secretary
Mr.. Yore, on taking the chair, stated
the purpose for which the meeting was
held He said that for the past few
weeks the interest in base ball had in
creased to such an extent, that it was
thought advisable to call meeting. and
consider the feasibility of organizing a
stock company, for the purpose of main
tanning first class club for next year
1t was not decided which league to enter,
the Northwestern or a new one that is
being organized.
Mr.. Alex Steel suggested that club be
first organized. and then the matter of
entering league could be considered
afterwards.
Dir. Eyster thought differently He
was of the opinion that an association
should be first formed, and that the mat
ter of selecting club would be an after
consideration. Mr. Yore favored the
latter gentleman's idea, who then made a
motion that an association be formed to
be known as the "Rock Island Base Ball
Association" and the chair appointed
committee of five on organiz-
alton. The motion was adopted,
and the following named gentlemen
placed on the committee: J. Fl. Yore,J. J
Parks. Fred Denkman, Harry Glenn, and
DIS. Eyster and Craig. Messrs. Ben T.
Gable, A. c. Dart. T. H. Thomas, John E.
Fleming John p Weyerheuser j. Ross
Mills and John Ohlweiler, were ,on motion
of Albert Warren, appointed committee
to solicit subscriptions and secure
grounds.
DR.. Eyster submitted the following
resolution. which was unanimously
adopted:
ReS0lUed, That it is the sense of this
meeting that Rock Islano has good reason
to be proud of the fine record which the
Star Base Ball club has made during the
past season, and that we return to them,
and their efficient manager, Mr.. Will r.
johnson, vote of thanks and common.
dation for the gentlemanly manner they
have displayed in connection with all
their games, and we believe the city has
been honored by their superiority in ath
letic sports.
The meeting adjourned without further
business being transacted after which
there was some general talk INDUCED in
There was marked interest manifested by
all, and it appeared to be the desire t.
place an excellent club in the field fol
next year-one that would be an honor tt
Rock Island. The new Northwestern
eague will undoubtedly be the organiza
ton joined, as is being just started, ant
will be entered by cities of about the same
size of Rock Island. The meeting las
nj ght was the initial step in the RICH
direction, and there is hardly doubt bu
that strong organization will be effected