The record-union., 1892-01-02
THIS YEARS BASEBALL.
All the League Cities Determined On
But One.
That VIII be Either Sacramento or
Los Angeles, With the Chances
In Favor of This City.

There was a meeting of the baseball
managers in San Francisco on Thursday
evening for the purpose of discussing the
question of consolidation between the
California and Pacific Northwest Leagues
and the various other questions involved.
The two organizations were represented
by Secretary Henry Harris of the Califor-
mia League, NJ. e. Finn. manager of the
San Jose team, President and Secretary
wv. E. Rockwell of the Pacific Northwest
Leage and President w. A. Hardie of the
Seattle Club.
The main result of their deliberation.
says the Gail, was that the gentlemen
representing the two great baseball or
CARNATIONS decided to consolidate on
six-club basis, provided the matter of
transportation can be satisfactorily adj
justed with the railroad companies. This
matter of transportation is one of the
greatest draw backs to the scheme and the
only one that stands in the way.
1t is no small item of expense to carry
team around the circuit mapped out by
the magnateS, and unless the tranSporta-
ton companies open their hearts the
idea Of consolidation may yet have to be
abandoned. Messrs. Harris and Hardie
were appointed committee to confer
with the railroad people, as all the travel
ing Is to be done by rail.
A SIX-CLUB LEAGUE
But aside from the matter of special
rates the barons went ahead and arranged
matters just as if everything was settled.
A slX-club league was agreed upon.
In the northern circuit the towns selected
are Seattle, Tacoma and Portland. The
latter was not represented, but the pro-
motors of the scheme are certain that
Portland will readily fall into line. Pres
ident Hardie will leave for the north in a
few days, and will then hold conference
with the Portland people,
At this end of the Coast League but two
towns have thus far been found available
San Francisco and San Jose. Just
where the third is to be found has not vet
been determined upon, but it lies be-
tween Sacramento and Los Angeles.
Lovers of the national game in both
towns are making bids for admission,
and the matter will probably be decided
in few days. Secretary Harris received
a telegram from Los Angeles last night in
reference to the matter. The only objec-
ton to the southern city is its location,
but if special rate can be secured that
city may find representation.
AT the opening of the season the north
ern clubs will meet here and play the
first month. Each club will play series
OF IA games, opening and closing in
San Francisco. That city will have nine
teen weeks of baseball out of a season of
thirty-two weeks. Harris is of the opin-
ion that an eight-months' season of five
games each week is giving the people too
much.
SCHEDULE OF GAMES.
Under the new arrangement they will
have four games each week for period
OF nineteen weeks-the games to be
played on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Satur-
days and Sundays. The southern clubs
make the trips north during the season.
thus giving the patrons in San Francisco
a breathing spell of thirteen weeks, so
that they will be hungry for baseball
when the young men return again.
An equal division of receipts was
agreed upon on a 50-per-cent. basis. With
the exception of San Francisco, a general
admission of 80 cents will be charged, ex-
elusive of reserved seats. Whatever
revenue is derived from the grand stand
will also be equally divided between the
two playing clubs at the end of each
game.
AT the end of the season the mileage or
travelling expenses will be averaged, and
If 1t is found that one club has incurred
greater expense than another in this line
the difference will be made up bv the
league-that is to say, the clubs compris-
ing the league.
Another question discussed was that of
ladies' day. 1t has heretofore been the
custom to set apart one day for the ladies,
admitting them free; but in view of the
greater expense incurred by the long
jumps, it was decided TO abolish the free
list.
A partly arranged schedule of games
was submitted by Secretary Harris, which
was approved by the other barons. Some
other questions were discussed and the
minor details will be cOmpleted later.