The Portland daily press., 1885-07-09
RASE BALL.

THE PORTLAND ASSOCIATION.
A special meeting of the stockholders of the
Portland League Base Ball and Athletic Associa-
tion was held yesterday afternoon at the Office OF
H. G. Briggs, ESQ., at which 249 out of the 25O
shares of stock were represented. H. G. Briggs
was chosen temporary chairman. The first busi-
ness transacted was voting on q proposition to
change sec. 2 of the bylaws, 80 that the officers
of the association shall consist of president,
secretary, treasurer and seven directors (instead
of fye). This was voted down by stock vote
11714 in favor of the change and 1915 opposed.
A communication was read from Director H. G.
Briggs, rendering his resignation, and F. W. Hob
son was unanimously elected to fill the vacancy.
Robert +. Somers offered the following resolu-
tion, which was unanimously adopted:
Mr. John L. winship having been discharged
from the position OF manager by the board of di-
rectOrs of this association,
ResolUed That the stockholders in stockhold-
ers' meeting assembled believing in the integrity
and business efficiency Of Mr.. Winship hereby in
Struct the directors of this association to renstate
him in the position from which he has been de
posed.
Then followed considerable discussion as to
whether or no the directors would take any no.
tice Of the above action, and on Mr.. Somers' mo-
tion the following was passed-227 yeas, 27 noes
ResOlred That 1t is the sense of the stockhold-
ers present that If the board Of directors do not
act III accordance with the previous resolution
passed relating to Mr.. Winship, that they be re-
qIested to resign.
Remarks were made by Messrs. Hobson, Som.
efs. Small, Alden and others, ali OF whom spoke
III favor q harmony in the association directors
and tie club as the one thing necessary in order
for TIE latter TO play good bail and win the pen
naIit Mr.. H0bson tsen resigned as q direetOr il
favor OF r. 4. Slmers. but tie latter said lie dio
not want the place, and the resignation was moi
accepted.
rHen it was suggested that as Dr. Vose hao
rendered bis resignation as president and direc
and the DR.. was sent for, but he could not bt
found
Mr. Briggs stated, however, that Dr. Vose's re 5
ign ten nd been laid before the directors q
t.er 81 meeting, with request that 40 sctiu
e taken up. II Ii at present; tli.t IL would, how
ever lie acIeu upon AT tie directors regular meet
.ng tlis evening and that it had been st tied /,
gl Ii ". IS tie Intention to elect X. +. Somers &
fiji Tie vacancy III the board Of directors.
Some further talk was made about the heavy
expenses the aSS0c1ltiOn were tncurring at pres
ent, and winning no games to speak Of durina
which several stockholders stated that full nine
stood ready to come here and play ball. and W0ulO
win the pennAnt, and the expenses would not bt
nearly SO great as at present.
Upon motion of Mr.. AIberts, the meeting ad
journed to tomorrow afternoon at O'Clock. at the
same place, when it is expected the result of to
nights directors meeting viii be announced.
HAYERHILLs 3, PoRTLANDs 2.
In Haverhill, Mass, yesterday, the Hayerhills
defeated the Portlands in well played game
McGarrs fielding and the work of both batteries
were the features Of the game. Umpire Quinn
was struck by foul tip in the third inning and
knocked out The score: