Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-15
ESPECIAL rE1EeRAs, TO THE D1srArcH.l

er puts up forfeit for Pat Farrell to fight
the Marine. The Turf Congress adjourned.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcH.l
NEW YORK, November 14-The Brook
lyn and Cincinnati clubs were admitted into
the National League to-day. 1t was COM
plete knock out for the Association men, yet
they come up to the scratch smiling, and say
that they will be found at the same old
stand next year and will be as prosperous
as heretofore. While reports of such a
change had been flying around thick and
fast for several davs, the rupture, if there
was to be any, was not expected to occur so
suddenly. Yet the result shows that while
the Association was at a deadlock Messrs
Byrne and Stern were quietly perfeeting
their plans for transfer. 1t appeared to
them their only alternative, as St. Louis,
Louisville, Columbus and the Athletics
promised to set it out indefinitely before they
would move an inch. Brooklyn, Cincinnati,
Kansas City and Baltimore declared likewise.
There could be no compromise; in fact, none
was suggested. Ballot after ballot was taken,
with no signs of either side weakening.
A sTARTLER
Finally, and late in the afternoon, two docu-
ments were handed to Chairman Won der Abe.
They were the designations of Brooklyn and
Cincinnati. The fact rather startled their old
allies-Kansas City and Baltimore. Both clubs
contend that they had no idea of such oc-
curence. The Kansas City and Baltimore dele
gates at once retired, leaving the Athletics
Columbus, st. Louis and Louisville in full pos
session of the room. 1t was not a very pleasant
position to be placed in, and at 6 O'Clock they
adjourned, to meet at 10 O'Clock tomorrow
morning. What the outcome will be it is diff
cult to determine. Mr.. Won der Horst, who is
reported to be the real owner of the Baltimore
club said that the detection hit his pocket
pretty heavy and he was prepared to quit. The
Athletic representatives appear to be very little
concerned about the matter Treasurer Whit
taker says that as far as sCincinnati is concerned
he is very glad that that city is out He was
sorry. however, that Brooklyn had deserted
them.
WILL BE IN LINE.
"WM there be an Association
"Why certainly We have already one or
two applications. won't mention Names but
you can depend upon it that they are good
cities. 1 don't apprehend that Kansas City and
Baltimore will desert US; if they do this all
right we'll still 90 on"
Manager Sharsig says he has always expected
II q
mark my words said he to a DISPATCH re-
porter, there will be some trouble to arise out
of this matter" The Hon. ]. J. O'Neill, of the
St Louis club, said he was greatly pleased at
the way affairs had taken. He hoped that the
Association would fill up its ranks with clubs
who would not attempt to rule or ruin. Both
Mr.. Byrne and Mr.. Stern received the most
hearty congratulations when the news first
flashed through the corridors that they had
been admitted to the League. Mr.. Byrne said
he dislIked very much to leave the organiza-
tlon, but he was compelled to.
BYREB's STATEMENT.
'They have given out repeatedly that they
could do without the Brooklyn club. NoWlets
see if they can do it,"
The impression among the best informed
persons of the national game is that the Asso.
citation will remain as it is provided it will
not have TO recruit too strongly. Then 1t may
come down to an amalgamation with the
Brotherhood. But even with the loss of either
the Kansas City or Baltimore, it is believed
that three cities can be selected to make the
organization fairly strong. The delegates to
the League convention worked up to such a
late hour Wednesday night that they did not
get around to the hotel very early this morn.
ing. Three or four important changes in the
constitution were effected on Wednesday
night, and when the convention assembled at
noon to-day the consideration Of the constitu-
ton was resumed.
SALES SYSTEM ABOLISHED.
Section 6, which read, Releases of PLAYERS
from contract or reservation, and future con-
tracts with such players shall be regulated and
governed by the national agreement of pro-
fessionsl baseball clubs and the League legis-
lation made in pursuance thereof" was
amended SO as to provide that mo player
without the consent of the club with which he
has q contract or reservation. can negotiate
with any other club for his services but if said
consent is given said player may negotiate with
Rny club for bis services and receive money
consideration therefor, which may be accepted
by the releasing club" This action does away
with the system Of sales over which there has
recently been such cry. Section S6 which
Stated that "a manager or player, whose con-
tract has become void by reason of his clubs
disbanding Withdrawing from or losing its
membership in the League, may engage for
the remainder of the season with any other
club Immediately after the League secretary's
NOTICE OF SUCH DIsBAEDMENT,
withdrawal or loss of membership" was cut
out and another section inserted which pro-
vides that in case of such withdrawal of a
club, the players under contract or reservation
shall be considered as released theretrom, but
that any negotiation for the services of any
player must be made subject to transfer to any
other club designated by the League
In section a, which states that four umpires
must be selected by the League, the number
was increased to six. The League was in
session about five hours, and during that time
did good work. Beside admitting BROOKLYN
and Cincinnati, they entirely obliterated the
classification system, and made the percentage
to visiting clubs 40 per cent instead of Is Sec
tions 80, 81 and g, relating to classification was
stricken from the constitution. Section IN |
has been amended to read that each club
elected to membership shall within 80 davs
after official notice of such election execute |
and deliver unto the President OF the League
as trustee Of other League clubs, bond with
approved sureues in the sum Of S25,0 900 Tin
stead OF S5OOO) to De paid in annual install.
ments of not less than 81, 600 payable during
the month af May.
ABOUT TIE GAMES.
Section So. which says that tie or draw
game or games prevented by rain shall be
played of on the same grounds on the first sue
ceeding fine day mot counting Sundays, days
previously agreed upon for championship games
between said clubs, or days when rain renders
playing impOssible) within the dates of the
same schedule series between such clubs, if
any remain open; and if not. such game may be
played of on any open date on either grounds,
has been changed TO read; Games postponed
can be played afterward. but two games can
not be played on one day without the prior con-
sent Of two-thlrds Of the League clubs"
Section 81 which says that visiting club
shall be paid the sum Of l21f cents for each and
every person admitted on the groun1s. has
been changed to 40 per cent of the gate re-
ceipts. The written applications of brooklyn
and Cincinnati, made out in due constitutional
torm were presented and referred TO the
Board Of Directors The entire board approved
Of them, and they were
UNANIMOUSLY ELECTED MEMBERS.
President Young was authorized to designate