Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-13
WE WON'T GET MIKE.
New York Magnates Now Desire to
Have the Only Kelly.
A BREAK In THE ATHLETIC UNION.
Franklin Breeders Pay $4,000 for Three
Young Palo Alto Horses
GENERAL SPORTING NEWS OF THE DAY
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NEW YORK, Feb. 12.-Pittsburg chances
of getting Mike Kelly are very, very slim,
as it is almost certain that he will be signed
by the New York club Pittsburg has
offered him big figure, but Mike wants to
play in New York, and the probability is
that good offer of money will get him from
the Boston club. The general opinion is
that the Boston and New York clubs are
trying scheme to advertize Kelly so as to
make him an attraction during the coming
season.
The annual meeting of the stockholders OF
the New York club was held last evening,
and j. B. Day was reelected President.
Mr.. Spalding did not retire, but his secre-
tary, Mr.. White, was made Secretary of the
club. This is thought to be significant.
The directors elected were: Messrs Day,
Talcott, 'Spalding, McAlpin, Dillingham;,
Robinson and Sullivan. .
Powers Make. a Suggestion,
Manager Powers made report to the
directors concerning certain players. He
recommended the signing of ''Mike" Kelly.
The matter was referred to the Executive
Committee, with power to act. There is
little doubt now that Kelly will be signed.
Director Talcott has evidently changed his
views while Day and Spalding are in favor
of signing the s'King." To show the way
Kelly's case is regarded by these three
gentlemen, it is only. necessary to quote
John B. Day. I asked Mr.. Day, while he
Was seated in the ferryboat on his way to
this city, if he thought Kelly would be
signed. These are his exact words:
''The New York club will sign Kelly If
his release can be secured from the Boston
club and his terms are not too high. We
need him, and there is little or no opposition
among the directors.
from the ferry, and spent some time talking
of Kelly. His comments led me to believe
that he was in favor of NJ. j. X. Director
Talcott, said: 81 have nothing more to say
about Kelly. The matter is in the hands
Of the Executive Committee and his case
will be settled by that body based my
objection to Kelly because Manager Powers
didn't think well of him. But Iunder-
stand now that Powers has changed his
views, and Powers is manager"
Johnny Wards Wager.
John NJ Wards appearance at the meet
ing as a stockholder Immediately started a
good natured chatting between him and
Director Talcott. John soon took Frank
Robinson aside and said in stage whisper,
"Why, the Brooklyns will beat out the
Giants, sure" This stirred up Ed Talcott
to such an extent that he said:
"John, tell you what I'll do I'll bet
you 81, 600 worth of nv stock in the club
against your s., 900 worth that New York
beats Brooklyn out in the race for the first
championship.
"Done!" said John, without moments
hesitation, and then he said: "Why, I'll
own the New York club before the season
is over!''
The meeting was a harmonious one in
every respect and the magnates went home
in happy frame of mind. Spalding didn't
resign, but he promised to be good and he
was forgiven.