Evening journal., 1889-03-08

The sPress" Hits the Wilmington Base
Ball Club-Budget of Sporting News.

Inc 1nllhutipuld ffeSS bLiS luOIUlnN /
had this to say about the action of the |
Wilmington Base Ball Club in withdraw
ing from the Middle States League:
1.-THE announcement made yesterday
that the Wilmington Club had disbanded |
and consequently withdrawn from the
Middle States League, did not cause the
commotion that the owners of the club
thought it would. The Wilmington Club
as it was constituted was never regarded
as strong member by the Middle States
League. Its dues were slow in reaching
the leagues treasurer, and up to the time
OF disarmament not a contract had been
received by the secretary. Wilmington
is tirst.elass base ball town and its
people are willing to support good club.
There are those in that city who are an
xious to put strong team in the Middle |
States League, as kilograms received |
from them yesterday will verify, and II is |
not unlikely that new organization will |
be perfected in few days
1.-THE claim that the Wilmington Club |
withdrew because the Frankfords and
Philadelphia Giants resigned, is only a
bluff. Frankford resigned because its |
hackers were afraid of the expenses and
the Philadelphia Giants are still IN the
league and win remain.
mdndB6f FdffluB koL3 VI bho 40
burg Club, was in the city last evening,
and to the Press base ball reporter said
Il see Wilmington has withdrawn from
the Middle States League on account of
the loose manner in which the leagues
affairs were run. If the Wilmington
Club or any other club in that
league win show q league more
ably managed. l will give them
anything have. While l would like to
see Wilmington in the league, and pro-
badly will, do not think the present
managers know much about the business
l am perfectly satisfied with the league,
and know all the other clubs are. We
have plenty of applications for member
| ship and need not worry about the Della
ware Club, although / know somebody
else that will organize club in that city.
l know frankfort was perfectly satisfied
with the manner in which the leagues
affairs were conducted, but resigned on
| account of expense and competition"
President Mason said the league would
continue with a stronger lot of clubs than
ever. The league will hold a meeting
within few days"
1t will be seen from the above that the
league is still there, and stronger than
ever. A good opportunity is offered to
some enterprising person to secure the
financial backing for a team to represent
this city. The secretary of the league,
Mr. Voltz, of the Press. knows what he
is talking about.
NOTES.
The Clover Club last season, intended
to do great things this season. Win
they?
Frank Slothower of the Wilmington
/ Wheel Club has given up the idea Of
Southern trip.
Manager Foster Of the Wilmington
Club intends to play of the games that
have been announced.
Allentown, Lancaster and York may be
| admitted to membership in the Middle
States League to complete their circuit.
The South Side Grays will hold meet
ing at the residence Of Joseph August on
Lobdell street between Williams and
Claymont streets this evening
Secretary Voltz, of the Middle States
League, has approved the following con-
tracts: With Harrisburg. Joseph Jones,
Thomas A. Pollard, William Eagen,
Henry M. Rooms, Matthew F. Meiklejohn
and Howard Vallee
The Warren Athletic Club is projecting
great plans for the future. New and
improved apparatus will be put in the
gymnasium, a director of gymnastics
will be secured and base ball team will
be organized. A public meeting will be
held at the new rooms shortly, and in
April it is intended to give an Athletic
exhibition in the Opera House.
The West End Base Ball Club will play
! in this city against the Southwark Club
and the Preston Club of Philadelphia in
April Both clubs are strong amateur
, teams. The West Ends will also play the
Camden City team next month. Manager
, States expects to have some very strong
amateur clubs to play here in the coming
season.
The base ball club Ponies has reorgan-
izek with the following players: McCor-
kle, c.. Manuel, Scott, 1b. Coady,
Oh Ferguson, 3D.. McClafferty, S. s.,
and Captain Kenney, /. f.; Porter, sub
stitute. The club will receive chal-
. lenges from any other amateur club in
this city or vicinity. Address Charles
, E. Bamberger, care of Joseph Bancroft &
! Sons, city.
The Wilmington Wheel Club held its
1 annual election last evening" with the
following result: President, Charles VIII
a son; vice president Albert Jefferis
treasurer, Victor R. Pyle; secretary
d Charles G. Guyer; Captain, S. Willis
4 | Merrihew; first lieutenant, Albert JEFF
ferris; second lieutenant, Clarence Elliott
5 bugler, John S. Bertolette; executive
r committee, Wallace Hukil. Thoma
. Jefferis and B. Frank Mcdaniel
y On February IS The Morning New
e gravely announced that president Allei
L thinks the Wilmington Club will be
II go'-Where? It already has gone from
the league. Even President Allen i
s. rather uncertain as to its future. II
d was interviewed by a representative Q
n the EVENING JOURNAL this morning an
3. displayed an appalling ignorence Of tn
le prospects of the club. He states tina
there is money in the treasury, that tt
y club has not disbanded, and thinks" b
IS is still president. II is therefore no Won
der that "The club will be a 90" Going
CITY NEWS IN Brief.
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