Evening journal., 1889-12-07
TsAE INTERSTATE LEAGUE.
The Outlook for Coo d Club in VIII
ningt0n Next Season.

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The Philadelphia Press publishes des
patches from the cities of the Interstate
League Of Ball Players circuit, and below
will be found the news condensed
The Interstate League promises to be
one Of the leading minor league otganiza-
tions Of this country. Every club twill
have a strong financial backing. which in
the aggregate amounts to more than the
league and association combined, one
club alone. the Lebanon being represented
by millions
The Wilmington outlook is encouraging
as the following will show: s'There is
reason to believe that Wilmington will
be represented in the Interstate League
next season by a club that will not only
be a substantial fixture, but will be g
universal credit from a meritorious
standpoint. The establishment of the
new Eighth Street Electric Railway,
which has its terminus within practical
stones throw Of the ball grounds, and
the probable change in the motive power
on the Front and Uunion Streets Rail
way, which runs direct to the
grounds. from horse to electric
power, will be ample modes for quick
transportation Of the prospective large
attendance at the games next season. 1t
Is thought that the street railway com
panies may lend material aid in the
formation Of the new club, inasmuch as
1t viii be to their joint interest to have
an attraction at the end of their lines,
which will naturally draw trade. There
is not the slightest doubt that a
good bail club in Wilmington can
be made paying venture and
at the same time stimulate the enthusi-
atm in the national game co an unprece-
dented degree. 1t is known that short
stop Holland, Of Baltimore, will
make good manager for the
proposed team, while his playing
upon II will, without doubt. in
crease its strength. Former efforts in
organizing ball clubs in this city have
been attended with success, and
had the projectors been as ener-
getic IN the management of these clubs
IN general sense after they were es-
tablished as they were in forming them,
Wilmington would now be characterized
as city distinctly base ball in spirit. and
the permanency Of any one Of the
clubs would be foregone conclusion. 1t
is expected that the composition of the
new local club will soou be made known
and the players merits discussed
throughout the winter, SO that when the
seasen opens the public viii be apprecia.
tive, and consequently lend its aid In
making the Wilmington Club Of the In
terstate League lasting success.
me Easton people are glad they are 10
have clnb. Last year they had an
average attendance of 700. The pros
pects are Frightening for next season.
Lebanon is chock full Of enthusiasm.
aud the money on the $4,000 stock is
coming la rapidly. The citizens are
assisting and the club is sure Of crowds
of l 900 at every game.
Altoona has already signed some Of It's
players. William Zecner win manage
the team and play short stop. The old
base ball grounds will be put in good
condition and a strong team viii be
secured
Wilkesbarre has not yet taken any ac-
tion IN the organization Of a team. but |
the money will be raised when the time
arrives. The plan Of the League is the /
only successful plan yet proposed
Scranton has good prospect Of becom-
ing a member Of the League. New
grounds, centrally located. will be Sc
cured, and the men will take hold Of the
project
Harrisburg is making big success OF
the base bah project. The old club con-
tinues TO kick, but there are indications
Of its death The hackers OF the new
team have the cash and win carry the
day
Allentown has generally been considered
poor base ball town, but the Interstate
scheme fits IL perfectly. William Doug
las il the leading spirit in the organiza-
tion.
The above favorable reports are en-.
couraging for league one week old.
Wilmington has a large base ball loving
population and a well.managed club win