St. Paul daily globe., 1891-10-24
CIRCUIT NOT DECIDED.
American Association Has Not
Yet Named Its Constitu-
ent Cities.
A Committee Will Do Some
Hard Thinking on the
Matter.
minneapolis Has No Show for
Admission as 1t Now
Stands.
Clubs Must Stand Alone in
Finances--Salaries Are
Secured.

CHICAGO, Oct. %. = Although the
American association completed its
labors for the present at the yelling
ton hotel to-day, the most important
Question-as to what cities will cOnSti-
tute next years circuit-still remains
undecided. A committee consisting of
Barnie, of Philadelphia: SchmelZ, of
Columbus. and Won der Abe, of st.
Louis, was appointed with power to in
VeStigate the feasibility of a ten or
twelve-club circuit. This committee
will make its report In about ten days
at the call Of Chairman Barnie. Wheth-
er the circuit will consist of eight, ten
or twelve cities is matter of much con-
lecture. but there is little doubt that an
eight-club organization is what the as
sociation wants. There is possibility
of the season being begun with ten or
twelve clubs, ani the weaker ones drop
ping out as the season progresses. No
one was given thrOwdown to-day,
however. Both Columbus and Milwau-
kee, WHO were represented as among
the uncertain ones, were given places
on important committees; while Louis
vile, another doubtful city, produces
the associations chief officer.
minneapolis Not in 1t.
Applications were heard from Buffalo.
Kansas City and Minneapolis If a
twelve-club circuit is resolved upon. it
is said the first two mentioned cities
will be admitted. If the association de-
cdes upon ten clubs. neither of the two
will have much chance, as it is the i'll
tentiOn TO place club in Brooklyn or
New York, if possible. With Chicago,
Boston and New York, the association
would consider itself fully equipped to
cope with the league. Speas, of Kansas
City, took a very independent step to-
day. and nonadmission apparently
would not be source of worry to either
him or Hatch. of Minneapolis.
The first announcement made after
the gathering Of the delegates was by
President Phelps that the Chicago club
had deposited 81 per cent of its capital
stock as a guarantee of loyalty and good
faith. The election of officers was
quickly disposed of, President Phelps
being reelected by acclamation. julien
Hart, Of Boston, was unanimously
chosen vice president, and Edwin Suth-
erland, of Washington, was appointed
as attorney for the association. APP
pointing of committees came next. the
first being the finance committee,
for which representative was chosen
from Baltimore, Louisville and Boston.
Hart, of Boston; ScanlUn, of Washing
ton; Gillette, of Milwaukee; and Laza-
rus, OF Columbus, were appointed as di-
rectOrS. The most important Of all, the
schedule COMMITTEES. will consist of
President Williams. of Chicago; Barnie,
of Philadelphia; Won der Abe, of ST.
Louis. On account of Chicago receiy-
ing the highest vote Mr.. Williams was
selected us chairman of the schedule
committee.
CLUBS Must stand Alone.
The association then took up the
question Of percentages for visiting
clubs. 1t was decided to do away with
the system of paying visiting clubs 45
per cent OF the gate receipts and go
back 10 the old princip!e-the home
club to take everything. This means
that each club must be self-supporting,
and, OF course, the small-crowd towns
will suffer, as they can not now feed off
their prosperous neighbors.
Another important resolution. and one
Intended TO cater to the good will of the
ball players, was introduced by Will
Jams. Of Chicago. 1t was to the effect
that each club file boud with the pres
ldent guaranteeing To its players full
md prompt payment of salaries, as
called for by the contracts. In case the
salary is not forthcoming on pay day
the president shall collect it under the
bond, and pay the players. The amount
of the bond must equal at least the total
amount OF the salary list, and be worth
not less than SS5, 100. This resolution
was adopted with no dlssenters.
The following players were black
listed nnlan Dnifixr
Ehret, Raymond, Ely, Knauss, Burt
Inks. King" Kellys name was not on
the list. Barnie. SchmelZ and Chapman
were appointed committee Oh rules to
report next spring.
y new unique rule was introduced in
the way Of all amendment introduced
by Gus SchmelZ that whenever a game
be begun and not completed it must be
taken up where left off and finished Oh
the next scheduled date before the
regular scheduled game is played I'm
animity of opinion also prevailed re-
garding this resolution and if was
passed. In fact there was no lack of
harmony throughout the entire pro-.
cecdingS.
After the meeting George Williams
and Chris Won Der Abe became entan-
gled Ill an argument as to the merits
OF their respective teams, and S75 suit
of clothes was wagered that each would
beat +he other out. Among the fire.
QuenterS of the corridor was Pitcher
Muilane, and his appearance gave rise
to report that he was negotiating with
the local association people, with pros
poets OF signing.
The subcommittee which was ap-
pointed to settle the veXed circuit ques-
ton after lengthy conference decided
TO visit the various cities applying for
franchises in the association, look over
the grounds and make report at the
spring. meeting, recommending a cir
cult. The committee report on the mat
Ter will he finaI