The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-11-15
A BASE BALL SURPRISE
THE BROOKLYN AND CINCINNATI
CLUBS JOIN THE LEAGUE.


tant Particulars.
NEW York, Nov. 1.-The Brooklyn and
Cincinnati clubs Of the American associa-
ton have joined the national league. That
makes ten clubs in the league for 1890.
Considerable excitement prevails over this
action of the above clubs.
The delegates to the league convention
worked up to such a late hour last night
that they did not get around to the hotel
very early this morning. Three or
four important changes in the constitution
were effected last night, and when the con-
vention assembled at noon to-day, considera-
tion OF the constitution was resumed.
RELEASE OF PLAYERS.
Section 35, which reads ''Releases of
players from contract or reservation. and
future contracts with such players, shall be-
regulated and governed by the national
agreement OF professional base ball clubs
and league legislation made in pursuance
thereof" was amended so as to read that.
mo player without the consent of the
club with which he is under contract
or reservation can negotiate with
any other for his services, but il
said consent is given said player
may negotiate with any club for his serv-
ices and receive money consideration there
fore, which may be accepted by the releas-
ing club" This action does away with the
system Of sales over which there has re-
Gently been such cry.
DIsBANDED CLUBS
Section SO, which stated that "a manarer
or player whose contract has become void
by reason of his club disbandiug, withdraw
ing from, or losing its membership in the
ma h..
the season with any other club Immediately
after the league secretary's notice of such
disbandment, withdrawal, or loss of men,
bership," was cut out, and another section
inserted, which provides that in any case
OF such withdrawal of a club the players
under contract or reservation shall be con-
sidered released therefrom, but that any
negotiation for services Of any player must
be made subject to transfer to any other
club designated by the league. In section
"A, which states that fodr umpires must be-
elected by the league, the number is inS
creased to FIVE.
PERCENTAGE OF VISITING CLUBS.
Shortly after o'clock tonight, TIE con-
ventfon, which had been in continuous sesa
sion since 3:l5 o'clock this afternoon. adj
journed for the night. Newspaper men
were invited into the meeting room, and
President Young. who had been
reelected shortly before the adjournment.
gave out the news of the days work. The
subject Of contention during almost the
entire days session wac proposition to in-
crease the visiting clubs receipts from 25
TO 80 per centum The Cleveland India
napolis, Pittsburg and Washington clubs
favored this increase, while the wealthy
clubs, New York, Chicago, Boston and
Philadelphia were opposed to it.
COMPROMISED ON 40 PER GENT.
For two hours there was deadlock ON
the question. Finally the opposition offered
to compromise on 3316 per cent. This was
refused Again there was long pause In
proceedings, which was broken by a propo-
sition of the Pittsburg and Washington
clubs TO accept 40 per cent. Cleveland and
indianapolis at first did not come down
from so per cent. but they finally gave in
and the matter was settled by the adoption
OF 40 per cent. This change is made in
section GA of the constitution.
CLASSIFICATION ABOLISHED.
The next important change in the constf.
tuition was the complete abolition of tho
classification clauses. This matter was
treated upon in sections 80, 81 and 80, which
were entirely wiped out. Instead Of five
umpires. which the president Of the league
was authorized TO engage at a late hour
Wednesday night, the number was in
crease Of membership.
Section of the constitution, which deals
with the guarantee fund, was amended SO
as to make the bond of each club S25. .OOQ
instead Of $1,000, the same to. be paid id
annual installments of $1,000 yearly.
POSTPONED GAMES.
Section 50 was 50 amended that post.
poned games can be played at any time
afterward, but it was provided that two
games should not be played on one day
without the prior consent of two-thirds Of
all the league clubs.
After these alterations the convention re-
ceived the applications of the Brooklyu
and Cincinnati clubs for membership. They
were made out in the form required by the
league constitution, and we're referred to
the board of directors, who reported favor
ably upon them. The clubs were then
elected TO membership by acclamation.
CLUB ooLoRs.
President Young was authorized to desio.
nate and fix distinctive color for each
club uniform.
Then the convention proceeded to the
election Of officers. Mr.. Young was re-
elected president. f. ID. Robinson of
Cleveland, w. A. Nimick Of Pittsburg, w.
F. Hewitt of Washington and Charles
Byrne of Brooklyn were elected directors.
The following were the new committees
elected:
Schedule committee--A. FL. Soden Of
Boston, a. G.. Spalding OF Chicago, and w.
A. Nimick of Pittsburg.
Board of Arbitration-Nick Young, John
l. Rogers of Philadelphia, and John B. Day
Of New York
Playing Rules Committee-A. G. 5pald.
ing, John B. Day and John ]. Rogers.
1t was resolved TO hold the next annual
meeting in New York and the spring sched,
ule meeting in Cleveland early in March.
AN ADDRESS TO THE PUBLIC.
A committee of three consisting oi
Messrs. Spalding, Rogers and Day, was ap-
pointed to prepare an address to the public
on the admission Of Brooklyn and Cincin
natl to league membership G. II. Byrae
and Gus Abel were elected to represent
Brooklyn in the league, and Harry Sterne
to perform the same services for CINCINNATI
The session then adjourned.
While the reporters were engaged gather
ing these proceedings, the American Asso.
citation delegates quietly adjourned for the
day. They were very reticent on the sub
ject of Brooklyn and Cincinnati, and an.
nounced that nothing Of any consequences
had been done at the meeting beyond an at
tempt to elect president. That official, il
was said, had not been chosen. The associa
ton will meet again tomorrow morning
and it is likely that there will be some imi
,orfo uf action IN kau