Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-01
BASE BALL NOTES.

NJ. ]. Clarity is a candidate for secre-
tary of the proposed Maine State League
With his wide experience. he should
make an admirable man for the position
Boston Herald. Jan. 81 The report OF
he meeting held. Jan. %. said that Mr..
Clarity was elected to that position. The
Herald is only six days behind in this
case.
Murch's cafe for some time. has leased
the lunch cart of Charles r. Ireland. and
hereafter he will be found behind the
counter. Bobby is one of the most popu-
lar fellows around town. and all of his
friends will be glad to know that he is
to start into business for himself.-Ban-
gor Commercial.
Billy Mains. the well-known pitcher and
a member of the Bangor team of last
season, has signed with the Springfield
team of the Eastern League. 1t has been
reported that Mains signed with Buffalo.
but such is not the case: He and Bobby
Moore, who accepted Manager Burns
terms some weeks ago. will report in
Springfield April TO- for practice.
Boston Herald: The New England
League managers present and prospect
i've are located as follows: Fall River.
Charles A. Marston. Fall River: Brock
ton. w. w. Burnhma. Portland Me-:
Pawtucket, John F. Smith. Bristol. Pa.
Newport. NJ. J. Finn. Natick. Mass.
Taunton. ?. f. Pettee, Natick; New Bed
ford. A. G. Doe. New Bedford: Lowell.
NJ. II. McDermott. Fall River
Boston Herald: The circuit committee
of the New England League had made
arrangements to visit New Bedford on
Thursday but was prevented by the
early future and the ground thoroughly
looked over. 1t is announced that Mr.
p. E. Pettee does not care to go on with
the responsibility of organizing club in
however. that there will be any difficulty
in having club in that city. Taunton
never had a better opportunity to enter
New England League circuit. and it
ought not to be lost. Several managers
would only jump at the chance to enter
team from that city. and 1t should be
very easy matter to establish a club there
on IA very prosperous basis Mr.. M. H.
McDermOtt has expressed his willingness
to take Taunton in case the circuit COM
mittee favors siX-club rather than an
eight-club circuit.
Boston Herald: With such an energetic
gentleman as Mr.: Elmer Woodbury. at
the head of the Maine League. and such
a hustler and worker as Mr.. NJ J. Gar
rity as secretary. there is no reason why
Its first season should not be decided
aged a club himself but for other mat
tiers that require his attention. His ex-
ceiient business qualifications should
stand the league In good stead. If the
son should be made playing as well as
a financial success. 1t is realized that
in any league all the clubs cannot be
winners. and it should always be the
aim to arrange the circuit so that there
should be a minimum of loss to the clubs
near the bottom. AS the Maine and Mas
sachusetts circuits are arranged this
year. the club last In the list at the end
OF the season should find it possible to
make Its financial ends meet.
Portland cor. OF Boston Globe: There
is strong determination on the part IF
good business men as we'll confirmed base
ball cranks to make the Maine State
League a success this year. After all
Maine is a good base ball State. lust az
1t has been fully demonstrated that It is
a good polo State. and there is now every
prospect that Maine will have a good SET
of clubs. and that lively series OF games
may be looked for. A good circuit will
be arranged. and games will follow each
otner fast enough to make 1t Interesting.
the new association made good start
Pres. Woodbury. and the secretary-treas.
urer. Mr.; Garrity are both workers. are
both well known. and they will work
hard for success. Portland people are
delighted with the organization of fne
State League. 1t seemed very hard when
Portland was left out of the New ENG
land League. but the new State Leagne
promises to supply the want and The
men who delight in good game Of hase
ball are looking forward to summer viii
the expectation of seeing a good season,