The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-11-19
THREE BLACKLISTED
MANIFESTO FROM THE NATIONAL
LEiGUE OF BALL PLAYERS.
Manager Fred Pfeffer, Buclxenberger
Getting Up a New League.

NEW YoRF., Nov. 1S-The result of the
recent deliberations of the National League
magnates is embodied in a manifesto
drafted by committee of four appointed
for that purpose and made public to-day
From the year 1885, when baseball was es-
tablisaed the national game in this coun-
try. down to the present day. the move
ments of the different organizations are
revived by the committee. A synopsis of
the manifesto follows:
The fundamental principle of the ma
tional agreement as originally drawn and
which is now in operation is respect for
cornerstone OF the structure 1t contem-
plates and provides for the organization in
leagues or associations with one club. and
one only In each city, and a contest be-
tween the respective cities for championship
honors. Experience has demonstrated that
whenever and wherever territorial rights
have been invaded and rival clubs estab-
lished the element of local pride Is absent
and interest in both destroyed.
1T Is true, nevertheless, and we so de-
clare that we will gladly welcome and
shall encourage the formation of leagues
and associations who desire to operate un-
der the national agreement and consent to
abide by the fundamental principles of that
document. To-day the future of baseball
Is confronted by new condition. a con-
dition which in every particular is as harm-
full and in many respects far more danger
Gus than open dishonesty or fagrant dis
lines. To-day and for months past we
had men Identified with professional base
bail who for years have been the BEN
compensation for the work they have DONE
earned their livelihood entirely and abso-
iutely from the opportunities afforded them
by clubs and organizations operating under
the national agreement, and we find and
now know, that these men. during this
themselves With Schemes sgs snd combinationss gs
the objects and sole purposes of which are
TO weaken and perhaps destroy the splendid
fabric OF our national game which il has
taken years of effort, anxiety and large
outlay or capital TO construct
To-day we have the confidence of the
methods and the integrity of baseball in
larger measure than at any prior period
IN IN the history OF our national game 1t
retain this confidence. We must endeavor
to do it. The moment any suspicion at
taches to baseball, public confidence lost
or even chilled, the occupation OF the ball
player Is gone. We must all stand or fall
together: The time has come when some
action should be taken to place this ele-
ment OF anarchy without the pale OF our
ranks.
of reserve and the territorial rights of clubs,
associations and leagues must be upheld
and shall be at any cost. 1t is a matter
has come to our knowledge that men identi-
fed with clubs. members of the NATIONAL
agreement, have been cooperating in the
purpose is TO conflict with the national
agreement. In view of this knowledge the
National League and American Associa-
tion OF Professional Clubs, in convention
assembled, respectfully suggests TO and re-
quests the national board to declare A.
G.. Buckenberger. William Barnie and
Frederick ~. PETER. ineligible to be en-
ployed either as manager or player or in
any capacity whatever by any club or
organization operating under the national
agreement and they be forwith suspended,
such. suspension 10 remain in force unit!
such a time as they or either OF them
can satisfy the national board that they
have in no way engaged, directly or in
directly, In the organization OF any club,
league or association. formed or to be
formed in conflict with the principles OF
the national agreement. And in the event
OF their failrre 10 relieve themselves from
this suspension within such time your
board may direct they shall be expelled
and forever debarred from any connection
with clubs or organizations identified with
the national agreement or professional
baseball clubs
1--WE furthermore request that your board
take like action In the case Df any player,