St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-07-13
A MATTER OF MONEY.
The Minneapolis Team Needs a
Little Cash to Buy Pitchers


Since the playing of Sunday games
was prohibited in Minneapolis the re-
ceipts have fallen accordingly. 1t
has been generally understood
that without the large aid of
Sunday receipts a first-class team
could not be supported in Minneapolis,
and it will not, therefore, be matter
OF particular surprise to learn that the
Minneapolis management has found the
expense in excess of the income lately
and now feels the need of fnan-
cial aid. The fact that Sunday
have been taken by outside
teams as notice of ultimate disband-
ment of the team, and kilograms have
poured in on Manager GoOding within
the past few days offering to buy nearly
every player under contract. Fancy
prices have been offered, especially for
Winkleman, Walsh, Bronson and
Broughtou. Tebeau, of course,
cannot be sold, but nearly ev,
cry other player has a market
value, the National league being
a lively bidder. Mr.. Gooding is un-
willing to dispose of the men or fran
chise except as last resort, as he has
arrangements made which, if the
financial difficulty is bridged over
for the present, will not only
keep the team together, but land it a
winner at the end of the season. All
the team needs is a couple of good
pitchers. With Winkleman in the box
the team can hold it's own with ease
with any in the association. Mr.. Good
ing has
TWO GOOD PITCHERS
in readiness as soon as the present
stress is relieved. He could sell out the
men and franchise and quit even, but if
he can play the season out not only
would the franchise be more
valuable, but under the re-
serve rule and protection the
men would double in value. Last sea-
son there was no protection, but this
year the men are all reserved, the same
as in the national league. and would
i SG!ng iG Glg p nd% is Mr. to Coed ssl
portion Of the franchise to secure
enough ready money to buy the two
new pitchers and continue the season.
1t would be easily a safe investment
under any circumstances. He has
arranged for Sunday games within the
city limits and at point easily &C
cessible, which will make the usual
Sunday attendance sure, and with
this made certain the desired financial
results are secured. A stock company
could be formed, and it would require
but very little money to put things
again ON their feet and in prosperous
condition. Winning ball always pays,
and with additional talent in the box,
the winning is assured. Mr.. Good
ing will possibly have offers of finan-
cial aid in stock company.
will probably accept that means of
tiding over affairs until his new Sunday
plan is matured. Minneapolis would be
sorry to see the franchise disposed of
and removed from the city, and there
are enough
MEN OF MEANS
with fondneSS for the national game.
who will doubtless come forward now.
Mr.. Gooding said last night:
Eyes. we have been in some financial
difficulties recently on account of the
stoppage of the Sunday games, although
l am confident that inside of couple
of weeks a location can be
secured that will be convenient in a
locality where no one should be dis
turbed. AS is well known, the only
weakness the club is suffering under is
in the box, as the balance of the club
is not eXcelled in the league,
and since it has been rumored
in base ball circles that we were
liable to disband. have had several Of
fers for our players from National
league clubs, which is evidence that
they are recognized as good men. am
very 10th to let the franchise 20 or to
sell the players, as L am positive with
the accession of a couple of good
pitchers, we would be playing winning
ball. l can convince any intelligent
&l,..4 4t,x.,
ness under any way favorable circum-
stances, and if l can succeed in living
until tall can make such arrangements
for next year that a small fortune can
be realized, and with little capital now
could break even on this years bust