The age-herald., 1898-05-21
Proceeds Of the Contest Will Be Divided
 Among the Players.
SOMETHING OF MANAGER TALLER
His Short Stay in the Southern League Has Been Credit Both to Himself and to the League-About the Atlanta
 Management.

SOh1oiJ to diA expectations, the southern league turned its toes to the daisies before it's allotted time had half expired.
 The unthnely demise was mainly brought about by the action of the Atlanta club, which has all along shown a disposition to stab the other clubs in the back when ever occasion offered It is a blot on the fair record of the south to be compelled to say that city of nearly 100000 peop.e is unable to support a frst-class ball team with a $500 limit.
 From the beginning Atlanta has operated in an underhand manner, and seemed to be afraid for any light to be shed on any of her moves on the base ball checker board. Under the new arrangements for a six club league the representatives from the Gate City contended for home dates in the schedule To please the Atlanta maggots the schedule committee gave the team more games at home than any other city
 Had No Authority
 When the schedule was voted upon 1t was adopted by a vote of to o, the At lanta men admitting that they had no au- thority to cast a vote on the schedule for Atlanta. After the schedule was adopted, and everything made ship shape for the new six club league, an effort was made to find out if the Atlanta club intended to abide by the leagues ruling.
 But nothing could be learned of the clubs movements. They still pursued the policy of working under the cover of darkness. After a free use of the telegraph wires it was learned last night that the Atlanta club had disbanded. Instead of notifying the other clubs that they had thrown up the sponge, the Atlanta management pur- sued their shut-mouth policy and the va rious teams in the league were left en- tirely in the dark. One refreshing fact, however, has been brought to light by re- cent developments. The head of the Att lanta club intends retiring permanently from base ball.
 The Birmingham Management
 In direct contrast to the shabby actions of the Atlanta management has been those of the local directors Although they are considerably behind, they are ready to proceed The attendance here has beer excellent and the management made money on the home games. But the recent trip was disastrous financially, and this, coupled with the large amount of money spent in : getting the team together, has caused them to come out loser.
 The last professional game which the local fans will have the pleasure of wit
 
 afternoon between the regular team and a strong picked nine. Switzer and Haller will be the battery for the picked nine, while Streaker and LaPorte will occupy the points for the regulars.
 Proceeds to Players
 The proceeds of the game will be divided among the players. The benefit was ar ranged by Manager Haller and Secretary Eaton, and an immense crowd should wit
  themselves to be both gentlemen and ball players, combination which is hard to find these days. All are hard working, con- . scientious players and every lover of the game should be present at West End park this afternoon to witness their farewell appearance and give the boys a grand send off.
 Some of those whose homes are distant need money for transportation, and the records they have made while they were here entitle them to expect a splendid crowd this afternoon.
 The following telegram from Atlanta will give the reader faint Idea of the Atlanta s arrangements Janus-faced policy:
 eWith Biare of Trumpets
 Special Dispatch to The Age-Herald. Atlanta, Ga., May 20-With great blow of trumpets the Atlanta baseball magnates announced this morning that they were in the game to the last. At the same time the players had been notified to call on Treasurer Bloodworth at 2 D. m. today and get their salaries, receive discharges, and look for jobs. At the appointed time each man received the amount due him in full. President Movers refused to give out any information whatever, alleging that Birmingham, Mobile and New Or leans were controlled by Henry Powers. and that gentleman had proven a misera- ble failure as an executive officer, hav- ing given Atlanta the worst of every thing.
 He is out in a card in The Constitution tomorrow saying neither Mobile nor New Orleans have paid one cent into the sink ing fund, and that Birmingham has only paid s10. He says the Atlanta club officials are not at all charitable in their feelings or expressions of the New Orleans team or President Powers. who have done all they could to kill the game win the pennant. He says Montgomery disbanded on the 18th, owing Savannah guarantees and Mobile did the same thing on the 18th, ----------------