Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-05

The most important business to be dis
cussed at the annual meeting of the local
League club next Tuesday is the selection
of q manager. On this point there may be
great surprise in store; a surprise such as
may startle all the local cranks. An old
player that is member of last seasons
team may be selected and it won't be Sun
. day. The player, who is one of the leading
players in the country, made definite
promise to the club officials that he would
be with the team next year. He purchased
round trip ticket to and from his home
which is far from this city. A prominent
ofBcial Of the club strongly desires to give him
the management and it is likely that he'll get
it If his promise to play here is fulfilled.
TWO PROMINENT MEN.
There are two prominent managers whose
names will also be submitted TO the meeting
One is W. W. Burnham, the well-known and
able baseball manager of the East. Mr.. Burn
ham is candidate for the office, and has
staunch supporter among the local club di-
rectors. If the player referred TO is not Sc
lected for the position, it is likely that Mr.
Burnham will receive the appointment Prob
ably better man could not be chosen. He has
had good experience and Is a shrewd business
man, and one of the extremely steady class.
Another candidate is Robert Leadly, present
manager of the Detroit club. Mr.. Leadly is
well known to League baseball patrons and a
finer gentleman is not to be found in the base
ball business He guided his team of last sea-
son to victory in the International League, and
for sometime managed the Detroit National
League Club during the season of 1887. He has
displayed excellent qualities of management,
and is well thought of by two local directors.
MR. SMITHS CHANCES.
OF course Mr.. H. 7. Smith will also be a can
didate. but it is thought shat his lack Of exper-
ience will somewhat tell against him when it
comes down to a question of voting.
At present it is somewhat difficult to say who
will be the victorious candidate. However,
Judging from present Indications the player
ab6ve referred to and Mr.. Burnham seem to
have the best chances. If the player resigns
with the club be will be offered the position,
and the step will be a wise one in more ways
than one. He is a favorite here and has had
considerable experience. His name Is withheld
at present for obvious reasons. Mr.. Burnham's
great experience will aid him in the contest
should the player decline the honor, because
it is claimed by club officials that Nh. Burnham
has had more experience than Mr.. Ieadley.
However the fact remains that the club has
some excellent men to choose from and that q
good manager for the cub is certain.
ABOUT THE LEAGUE FIGHT.
Speaking of the intended legal contest re-
garding the injunctions, President Nimick said
yesterday afternoon:
"Yes, it is quite true that we are preparing
our case. Our lawyer is Mr.. Scott Ferguson,
and can assure you that we feel confident of
victory. We not only intend to apply for in
functions against the players, but we are also
preparing case against those who are aiding
and abetting the players in violating their con-
tracts with us. The programme is TO test the
law in every State IN which the League has a
club threatened by the Brotherhood. This
viii be done even if the New York courts de-
eide against an injunction. We de-
cided TO have the matter first tested
in New York because that club
being the best in the country is the most prom
inent and the settlement of the question at an
early date will permit the officials of that club
TO commence with the arrangement of their
plans for next season. We don't intend to
start our legal fight until April, except soms
unforeseen circumstances cause us to change
our minds. OF course, if the Philadelphia
club goes into court before us and the case goes
against them we'll not push ours"
1t was learned from a very reliable source
yesterday afternoon that Mr. Scott Ferguson is
confident that last years contracts are binding
for next year.