The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-09-18

in the Rnse Ball Combination
which Is Expected TO Rival tks
National League ia Importance
Quinn Presided for ths. Time Be
ing-Han johnson Not Present.
CHICAGO, Sept. IA new league
whose circuit will include cities in both
the National and Western leagues, and
which will be known as the American
Associations of Base Ball Clubs, was formed
here today at a meeting of base ball men
and lovers of the national game The
circuit as decided on today will include
the following cities: St. Louis, MilwaV
kee, Detroit and Chicago, in the West,
and Baltimore, New York, Philadelphia
and Washington, in the East.
Those present at the meeting were
Chris Won Der Abe. George Shaecer and
Al Spinlls, representing st. Louis, and
reputed agent of a brewing company of
that city which is supposed to be inter-
ested in the new league; H. r. Quinn.
formerly of the American association
club. and Aid HavenOr, represent
ing Milwaukee; A. c. Arson and his SON
in-law, w. II. Clough, representing Chi
cago; Assemblyman Beckley, representing
New York; Frank Hough, sporting editor
of the Philadelphia Enquirer, represent
ing Philadelphia, and NJ. Scanlan, repre-
senting Washington. The names of the
representatives of Detroit and Baltimore
We're not given out. but they are sup
posed to be men connected with the Ma
tional league cilbs. Tom Lotus, of the
Grand Rapids team, of the Western
league, was in consultation with the new
league representatives during the day,
but was rot present at the meeting.
Ted" Sullivan, the veteran base ball
manager, was also present at the meet
ing.
a. c. Arson was offered the presidency
Of the new league, but he refused to ac-
cept at present, and H. D. Quinn, of Mil
waukee was elected temporary presi-
dent. Other temporary officers were
elected as follows: Vice president, NJ. D.
Seaman; treasurer, George Schaefer; sec
rotary, Frank Hough; directors, Chris
Won Der Abe NJ. D. Seaman, Frank
Buckley and c. S. Havenor.
The platform of the new league was
announced as follows: Honest competi-
ton; no syndicate base ball; no reserve
prices.
1t was said that President Johnson, of
the Western league had been invited
but he did not meet any of the promoters
curing the day. He strongly disdvowed
any connection with the league, and as
serted that his own league kept him busy.
The Detroit and Baltimore representa-
tives kept in the background, and were
not present at the regular meeting. 1t
was given out that disclosing their iden-
tity might embarrass- certain influential
league people.
The real hackers of the new 3rsamIza-
ton were not disclosed, but it IS claimed
that the league will have the support of
q brewing company in ST. Louis. A rep
resentative Of the st. Louis concern was
in the city. but he did not attend the
meeting, and he also kept away from the
hotel where he was registered.
The surprise of the conference was the
avowal of the promoters TO invade West
ern league territory All of the gentle
men present disclaimed any intention of
going to war with the minor league, but
they strongly intimated that it was war
to the finish with the National organiza-
ton
The platform, which is the keynote to
the campaign TO follow, was prepared be-
fore the delegates reached the city 1t is
said to be Won Der Ahe's production.
The platform occasioned no discussion,
but was unanimously adopted.
By abolishing the reserve rule the new
league thinks it will get d hold on the
best base ball talent in the country, and
by catering to the public with lower
prices it is certain to get the masses.
The promoters also argue that the evils
engendered by forcing upon the public
syndicate ball are too patent to be over
looked
The advent Of Arson in the councils of
the new league means that Chicago will
have two base ball teams should the new
league be a reality. 1t is claimed that the
grounds have already been secured on the
South side and that work will begin on
the grand stand just as soon as perma-
nent officers are elected.
Most of the others making up the per
sonnet of the new league are old timers
In base ball. II. D. Quinn was president
of the old american Association club in
Milwaukee,. and owns the old bail
grounds. iavenor is member of the
Milwaukee board of aldermen. Schaefer.
Won Der Abe and Sphinx We're connected
with the old st. Louis Browns Buckley
is member of the New York assembly.
and Seaman was president of the Wash
tngton Union Association base ball team
DEFEATS THE GIANTS.