Evening star., 1894-11-21
LATE SPORTING NEWS
THE OTHER SIDE GIVEN.
Frank Richter Discusses the Recent
Action of the League.

Frank Richter Discusses the Recent
Action of the League.
Frank 8. Richter, one of the promoters
Of the new American Base Ball Associa-
tion. says regarding the blacklisting of
Pfeffer. Buckenburger and Barnie for TAX
ing part in the organization of the new
body:
''It is amusing to read Of the leaguers
talking Of anarchy in base ball. They ap-
pear to forget that Talcott of New York.
Auten and Kerr Of Pittsburg and the Wag-
ner Brothers of Washington in 1890 did
precisely what we are endeavoring to do
now. Then there are Won der Horst of
Baltimore and Won der Abe of st. Louis
In 1891 these gentlemen were branded as
wreckers by the amiable moguh Of the
league, yet those worthless now sit down
and break bread with the men who re-
vfled them then.
These gentlemen speak glibly of terri
torfal rights as being the corner stone
OF the national game. They must mean
divine rights for certainly, so far as can
learn. no earthly tribunal has turned over
this glorious country to the magnates for
their sole pleasure and profit. But let us
see how they have respected the rights
of others in the past. Did the league re-
spect the associations rights when they
located the Philadelphia club in this city
In opposition to the Athletics, or when
they permitted a league club to be estab-
lished in New York in opposition to the
Nets? And when they wanted a desirable
club to add to their circuit did they hesi-
tate to rape the association? Their regard
for the rights of the party of the second
part to the national agreement was posi-
lively touching and in strong contrast
with their present adherence OF those
who may, in endeavoring to establish
legitimate business, trench upon the field
which they have monopolized so long and
so proftably.''
Barnie and Pfeffer had done nothing dis
honorable. "Mr. Barnie," he said Inform
ed the Louisville club that he would not
renew his contract for 1895. and that he
proposed to join the new organizat ton
three weeks before the close OF the season.
AS an evidence of Barnies fair dealing
II Is only necessary to state that after he
had given notice of his intentions to Join
forces with the association he disposed
OF Menafee, Grim and others, for whom
he realized $4,000. But for these sales the
Louisville club would not have been able
to pay its players salaries. AS for Buck
three days after he had been dismissed
by the Pittsburg club. Nor was Pfeffer
brought in until after he had been turned
down by the New York club"
Mr.. Barnie said: My contract with the
Louisville club expired September 80 1884
October l started east. When 1 reached
New York l was approached by numerous
persons interested in the new association
and asked to join 1t. l, however made no
promises till my engagement with Louis
Vile was concluded. / told President
Stucky OF what L had heard. l have placed
my case in the hands of attorneys. and
will bring q suit for damages for con-
spiracy, persecution and defamation of
character. 1 think before We are through
with this thing somebody will smart a
bit"
Ex-Manager Buckenburger is not yet pre-
pared to state just what action he intends
to take in regard to his suspension. He
has put the matter in the hands of his
lawyers. He says that but for the action
of the league he could have had the Toron-
to franchise. and he values this at $1,000.
1t is improbable that the league as
whole can be sued for damages. but 1t is
known that several of the board have
money, and If conspiracy can be proved
Buckenburger will proceed to collect
Pfeffer says: II cannot see that Hart,
Byrne and others have any right to ques-
tion my intentions and business any more
than 1 would have to question theirs. My
actions are plain. Here. / believe, Is
chance to make money, and why should
the league presume to refuse me the op-
portunity? l shall consult a good lawyer"
The National Leagues virtual demand
to Pfeffer to make a submissive peace and
pledge or be boycotted forever Is generally
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