The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-26

JOSH REILLY
IS
STILL UNPAID
By doe Corbett.

Strange as it must seem, Josh Reilly,
the once bright star of the Athletics, has
not received the salary due him since he
severed connections with that organ1za-
ton On two or three different occasions
] have touched on this question; yet, must
confess, never for moment thought L
would have to take it up again.
In Justice to Mr.. Reilly, however, 1t
should be known that he has, for services
rendered as a member Of the Athletics, a
hundred and fifty dollars coming to him.
When the question was first brought up
I was given to understand by the Recre-
alton Park management that Reilly would
receive every cent due him. In view OF
this declaration the matter was dropped,
and not until few days ago did learn,
from Mr.. Reilly himself, that the money
had not been paid, and furthermore there
were no prospects of its being paid.
It's a shame to think that this player
should be treated in so shabby a manner.
When the league was in its infancy, ana
good material was scarce, Reilly con-
! sented to remain here on the coast and
play. He had been offered a good salary
by an Eastern minor league team, put
preferred home, sweet home" at half
the money 1t was guaranteed him and he
having explicit faith in those managing
baseball on this coast. accepted.
For a while things went nicely, and then
Reilly was put off. He was generous IN
the extreme, and said nothing. But when
q month and a half had passed without a
! cent being offered him, patience ceased TO
Uses, and, therefore, demanded his money
in full. 1t was useless. The more ne
kicked, it appeared, the less chance ne
stood of securing the amount and, dis
gusted he ceased to be any LANCER men,
Der of the Athletics.
Every body remembers the effect Reil-
NlaA TaGT
time they were near the uppermost rung
of the ladder, but when Josh" left the
toboggan was hit almost instantly, and
1t was some time before the club pulled
itself together and played anywhere near
it's game. From team to team Reilly
roamed, and everywhere success crowned
on the field assisted greatly in winning
games for those with whom he played,
but shortly, yet through it all and despite
the fact that he was one of the finest
players in the State no attempt was made
by the league board to locate him perma-
nently in his old position. To do this
meant that $3.50 had to be paid him, and
no one was DESTROYS of parting with this
sum if it could be avoided.
And 50 it is at this present moment.
Reilly lived up to his contract and agree
ment, and the league board should provide
for him or see that those who are respon-
sible pay him the money that is due. In
a very short time the Pacific Coast League
will close. Surely baseballdom will not
applaud the seasons work If the Reilly
debt is left unpaid. 1t is really aggravat-
ing to think that after all he did toward
placing the game on a solid basis that he
should be paid with a slight burst of adu-
lation. But adulation is not courted by
Reilly. 1t may have the desired effect on
some individuals, but with Josh" the
money honestly earned is sufficient, and
that is all he asks.
There is yet time to right this wrong,
and it should be done. The board Of di-
rectors should take the matter up imme-
diately and lose no time in settling the
much talked of question.
To-day's game will be between the Sand
Crabs and Athletics. That the contest
will be an excellent one may be Judged
from the fact that these two teams on
Sunday last played ten-inning tie. The
lineup follows: