New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-09
THE PLAYERS TURN NEXT.
BASEBALL MANAGERS TALKING DONE
NOW THAT THE SALARIES HAVE BEEN RE-
DUcED. 1T REMAINS TO GET THE
MIN TO SIGN.


the minor leagues su their sessions before them
but meetings the little fish in baseball pools s'rss
less attention than gathering OF the dig ones 'n'
club have had their say, and from
until spring the players will have an inning The
American Association managers who have Just nnishel
their sbors in the West. have made some changes In
their bylaws which will undoubtedly benefit the orRsn
ration. Like the the younger organization was
bent upon reducing expenses but left the work in
rather unsettled condition. The managers year ago
stepped out Of the beaten path to secure competent
umpire The umpires received higher salaries last
season than in any previous The Association seems
to think II made mistake then and next year. Instead
of paying Its rulers Of the play So 500 will each man
only about 81 500 THIS will reduce the umpire expenses
from about 90 900 10 $4,000. That the umpres will
make decided stand against the reduction be assured
and It is doubtful whether OF last years
stan McQuade will umpire for the Association next
year Gafney the best Of all umpires with the possible
exception OF John Kelly has already League prefer
ences and Will. in all probability. umpire at the Polo
Grounds when in this neghbOrhood instead OF Wash
nrton Park 1t Is now extremely doubtful whether
Docscher or Ferguson Will umpire In either organization.
The Association club got beyond their depth
when they settling the players salary question.
As predicted last week. the organization refused TO adopt
the League salary classification rule. While seknovi
edgng OF the players would have 70 b.
reduced, plan could be agreed upon. The matter was
finally left committee composed Of three club pres.
dents settle That committee will eventually
upon plan which will put the maximum salary OF
PLAYER about So go. and the minimum a. $1,000. The
Association also made change but rather Luxe"
about It. 1t prohibits in future clubs changing
scheduled from city to another. except upon
the consent OF two-thlrds OF the club members This
excerpts postponed games, which may be played
either clubs grounds This changing OF
games from citv to another caused great
deal Of trouble last The Baltimore club. especi
ally, played nearly half OF the scheduled to take
place in Baltimore in other cities The prize money
scheme adopted the Brooklyn meeting year ago was
40 out ter hes
securing first second third places in the championship
race Will get honor alone and no money Last season
Louis Il Brooklyn $3.50 and the Athletics $500
The Brooklyn and Athletic clubs divided their prize money
between their players but the St. Louis clab refused
Do this and tho management kept the money. The
ereednes OF the ST. Louis probably
OF the why there will be prize money
The Associations action in admitting Columbus
the place OF Cleveland resigned. does
to be wise one To close observer Jersey City looks
TO be more desirable place for an Association club
The Giants signing contracts slowly. but they
DO the thing the friends OF the champions
have yet begun get alarmed. The local clubs
long siege spring In getting few Of the players 10
sign will be remembered by Ward and Keefe
the troublesome. and the last players 20
put their 10 contracts From present indications.
they the players who will hold out the longest before
signing FOR Ward. OF will 10 the
Washington club in satisfactory arrangements BE-
made. Keeie however will remain with the local club.
what happens. Wards release and probably
will be purchased for $4,000. Double that viii
Keefe's release The interviews pub
ished pitcher indicate that Keee
and the local will have another long siege
spring Keefe that he does not want 10 leave
this city but he salary. He may get Il,
and he not. His salary last season was probably
larger that paid other pitcher in the country
Keefe. Of is great pitcher. the best In the
country The only trouble with him seems 70 BE- that
slow to his virtues and fully recognizes
mammoth stature In the baseball world. Presden,
Day that Kccfe's uttersnccs have not upset
him bit Why" said he yesterday. Keete never
signs until the last minute. He cannot give US more
trouble than he did last spring. that is certain"
Tho deliberate manner in which the players sign New
York OF the peculiar things o, base
ball. SO Just five have signed. WEIGH Connor
Titcomb Hatfield. The management tina,
anticipate little trouble IN signing the Other men,
with the possible exception Of Keefe. IL is well known
local players have always taken their time
about signing since the NewYork club has been
In existence. The condition Of affairs docs not exist
other clubs and people cannot understand why 10
should be among the Giants OF the sixteen clubs be-
longing TO League and American Association the local
club probably fewer under contract at present
hthan any person who is familiar with the habits Oh
the Giants is much surprised There are few
spendthrifts among the New,York players Most OF them
put by year large part Of their seasons salary
Consequently when the cold winter winds blow, the
well provided for They do not need any adj
vance money and consequently in no hurry to sign
II IS safe to say the players who each year sign
before twohIrds do In order to secure adj
vance money years salary. Few clubs in Tho
country In having many thrifty. saving
players has the NewYork nine. When Conn9r Welch,
Keete Ewing whitney. o. Rourke and others et too old
play amble around the diamond ned
they will not 60 the Door-house. II IS said
that players mentioned above worth from $1,000
TO SAC. 900 each.
The followers OF the game the big Bridge are
already actively discussing the prospects OF next seasons
BROOKLYN nine. That will b. managed in
entirely different manner from last is assured.