New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-03-31

little life into their high-prleed but slow-moying
uncertain, although the place win probably be held
BY Kelly for short time At least Hpaudl9g had an
business manager Of the Chicago club This cannot
be. however. In case Hart signs with the Bostohs'
the stockholders Of tho New-York club do not
appear to be troubled with insomnia over the tate OK
the Polo Grounds, and the probably homeless condi
ton of the Giants. Manager Mntrfo Is different ana
has tale of to pour Into tho OF every listener
eve are cursed and otherwise abused' SAID ne yes
terday, because We did not win tho championship.
Last year we captured the coveted trophy and as
reward We arc TO be chased of Manhattan Island
Some peculiar things have como to light recently.
One Of the property owners in Harlem, who putting
forth every effort to have the grounds cut ep has
had recent change Of heart. few years ago
no leased certain piece Of property near tho
Polo Grounds to tenant for R2,1OO year,
the lease extending over five years IL was shpu-
lated in the lease that the tenant could throw
UP the contract in case the Polo Grounds were
cut up. The sano property few years pgo haa
rented at 800 year. The owner not long sgo SOFA
me me gPcy SSn ne Polo Grounds case WIN
mp before the Board of Aldermen on TUESDAY, when Zen
city fathers are openly in favor of allowing the
grounds to remain they for the present. season
f SSso peo S Who viii blame the soekhocrs
their lack Of diplomacy in being caught IN such a
t ira that he lad cfYe IN an hope Of ne club holding
tbs grounds. Mr. Duysters is the attorney OF the
a ~ Se nd N fact he s believes that
wili play at the Polo Grounds this year.
The trip around tho world engineered By A. G.
spaulding will undoubtedly have beneficial Effects
Not only were the natives of other countries MADE
familiar with the sport but the notoriety gwen mo
trip has made new converts to the game In this
country. @why,s said wealthy broadway merchant
tho other day, al used to think that oaseoal was
a game for boys only but this trip has changed my
mind 1 have not been to q game In years, but l
intend to 60 the first contest that promises TO DO
interesting and what II is lihe When the frlnoo
OF Wales and tho Governors OF tho various provinces
have honored the wandering players as they have,
there must be something fascinating about " Tho
growth OF the baseball manufacturing industries dur
ing the last few years has been remarkable Inc
actual capital invested in tho manufacture OF oalls,
bats masks, uniforms and other paraphernelia OF
the game is considerably more than Is GENERALLY be.
players These belts Of cotton Or hemp s sSd Ssn
Tor from I'VE to twe9ty-hye Gems eacn ~ hn r
and said to have made At least 10000 sss PrG na
on tho season Another Industry N , ,ns ~ naT
ers' shoes out Of kangaroo leather The leather IS
soft and pabls and makes an S eeS sonstants
al work making these shoes The leather also makes
an excellent walking shoe for street wear
The initial gamo between tho New-York and Brook
lyn clubs will be played at Washington paEE next
Saturday. There seems to DO moro general Interest
IN these games than 10 any previous contests ever
played In this nelghborhood. Tho contests ought
TO DO we'll played and exciting and tho result VIII
depend largely upon the condition OF the players
Tho Brooklyn men at present are IN better shape
than their rivals yet that does not insure success
Should Keefo and Ewing BE- in condition and play N
all three games then NewIYork win In ell prooSoihv
win. The Giants always slow beginners ana
hence may not play well in carly April as In May
and june Tho Brooklyn have been hard at
work of late and are about unanimous In tho opinion
that they can defeat the Giants Terry, the pitcher,
and Bushong, the catcher never IN better con,
dion than at present, and may form nc oat.ol io1
BTSOyn IN the st gams Garh Sis h hSys nf looks
little too heavy at present. Litile HognoS Ie,
sembes wech and is always IN fighting rim ana WI,
viii IN at probability play shots,op for tho Gisnts
and n he can do vol he has been doing 70 pIao
tiee lately, that position VIII % Won ioOA0a "i''
c. II. ByTne, president of the Brooklyn club, sym
pathlEcs With rival In distress, Is tho appended
letter viii show
Brooklyn, March 20, 1850.
To John b. Day President New.York Baseball Club
Dear Sir; The Brooklyn baseball Association regree
he unpleasant tua,ion Of affairs which may possibly ae
prIve the New.York club after its brilliant Eneeess s
season OF further occupancy OF tho historic Pso Sfou
IL your club defeated IN its conendaoe ehoft 70 Fonah
In ifs pressnt location and compelled 10 eek new quAe
N viii doubtless cause much Inconvenience and possibly
delay the gentlemen Of your team In Tho practice py u
preliminary 70 tho opening OF the season Hewfofk ana
BROOKLYN having arranged in spirit OF rivalry spring
series OF Eames permit me- behalf Of my assoeaeA our
manager the members Brooklyn team and myself 70
tender through you to the League and worlds champions
a, 1890 thu use OF our grounds and facilities for such prae
ee as they desire to avail Themselves Of until your club
is located. Very sincerely, O. H. bdhNA'