Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-22

AFTER hurried luncheon the magnateS
repaired to John T. Brush's office and were
closeted with him for some time. MI.
Brush is member Of the National League
circuit committee. and the associations
magnates had several matters to lay before
him.
The Philadelphia Arrangement.
Speaking of Co.onel Rogers announce
ment that he would not consent to the as
ISOLATION entering Philadelphia, except upon
his own terms, Mr.. Watkins said:
1T was entirely unexpected and not one
of us Is satisfied with the terms on which
we were forced to enter Philadelphia We
were at Colonel Rogers mercy, however,
and could do nothing else. Aside from Lhe
Philadelphia matter the meeting was one
of the most satisfactory that 1 ever al
tended. The association is organized
by men who have money and are willing
to invest it." y
Statement by President Watkins.
President Watkins made public a state
ment of the declaration of principles of the
new association, and the requests made OF
the National League, which the circuit
committee of the major organization has
granted, as the signatures of all parties
show:
"We the undersigned, being DESTROYS OF
promoting and organizing a professional
base bali league, to be composed or eIgnt
CLUBS representing elSNL Clues HeIepJ MANI
the following declaration of principles as
the basis upon which the league shall De
organized and conducted:
I'VE recognize not only the Importance
but the necessity for a supreme and con-
trolling power in professional base pan,
one upon whom shall devolve the RESPONSE
bi,ity and authority for making the neces-
sary laws, rules and regulations Tor the
government and control OF the game, de-
;ermining and defining the points of play;
the duties of players. umpres, CLUBS anu
hot q nd H..
formity may be established and main
tanned.
We uneuuivocally declare our faith In
and allegiance to the national agreemen.
of professional base ball associations, and
our purpose, if given recognition, and grant
ed territorial rights. under SAID agreements,
TO conform faithfully to its laws, rules.
regulations, terms, conditions and require
ments. except as herein modified, and to
such amendments as may from time to time
be adopted by the national board Of arbi-
tration, or the power that creates 1t.
Reserve Rule Upheld.
I'VE recognize the necessity of the right
of reservation. which stands for the same
principle in base ball that a warranty deed
or a deed of trust does in the commercial
world that is to say, the right to such
reasonable security to properly in this as
are necessary to justify and protect the
large amounts of capital invested and
which are imperative in every city for the
equipment of parks in order that the game
may be placed before the public in its best
and most approved form.
We are cognizant of the fact that every
attempt that has ever been made to operate
an independent league with rival clubs in
the same cities has resulted dlsastrously to
all parties engaged in the business Of pro-
fessional base ball, and has been deStruc-
tive of public interest.
I'VE recognize the Importance Of sustain
ing the high standard of discipline sought
ha ot,+ Cd hut he lyr alkar oft ia
tional League and American Association OF
Professional Base Ball Clubs, and to Its
maintenance we pledge our support and CO.
operation to the end that the game may be
continued free from crookedneSs, suspicion
and Objectionable features.
The Associations Petition.
"Reaff1rming In part and in whole the
| foregoing we petition the National League
and American Association Of Professional
| Base Ball Clubs, the national board Of arbi-
| tration, and the circuit committee of the
| National League, severally and Jointly, as
| follows:
"To allow us the right to use the name
American Association.
THAT we be given territorial rights in
| the cities of Milwaukee. Detroit. Louis
Vile, Indianapolis, Boston, Washington,
| Baltimore and Philadelphia.
THAT each club In this association be
allowed to reserve five players each year.
| "That a committee from each organiza-
| ton be given one day each year for a
joint discussion of base ball interests
THAT this association be accorded a
representative upon the national board of
arbitration and upon the players rules
| committee.
"That If this declaration and petition
| be approved by all parties in interest, then
| new agreement in harmony Herewith
shall be executed which shall relate all
| terms, conditions and requirements.
| "Witness the signatures OF the parties
| hereto this 10Th day of January 1901
| Boston-Arthur A. E. Irwin, 8. D. Bra
| man.
Miiwaukee-H D. Quin. C. S. Havenor.
Louisville-J. J. Saunders
| Detroit-A. H. Koch.
Indianapolis-W. IL. Watkins. c. F. Rus
| chaupt.
| Baltimore-W. J Clarke.
| Observation-Disclosures Base Ball Club
John It. Hogan, president; Ell. Miles, sec
rotary.
Members of board-A. N. soden, Andrew
| Freedman, James A. Hart, Frank DeHaas
| Robinson, John l. Rogers.
| President Johnson's Claims.
| President johnson of the American Base
Ball League who has been in Philadelphia.
| accompanied by C. w. Somers, left that
city for Boston last night to perfect their
| plans for the establishment Of club In
the latter city. Mr.. johnson was very
positive in his assertion that grounds had
|
| except Philadelphia, and that site would
| be selected there in a few days. Just be-
| fore leaving for Boston Mr.. johnson said
| to Philadelphia Press reporter:
| 1--WE do not consider the American AS
| sociation as a rival. and the public Is too
sensible to be taken In by such an or
| ganization.
.aTake some Of their club owners and
| then consider their circuit and it Is easy to
| see how substantial they are. Koch can
not get into Detroit by hook or crook, for
| Burns is a power there, and he has the
| finest situated ball park In the country.
| indianapolis, under Watkins. Is run by
| Brush OF Cincinnati, and we all know OF
| the magnificent success of the Cincinnati
| Climb. Bill Clarke, the Boston catcher, Is to
| be located In Baltimore, and, of course, he
| will be too much for McGraw, who has
| only popularity, ability and money to back
| him up. Washington has been awarded to
"a Mr. Bryan, the former trainer at the
| University of Pennsylvania, and he Is not
| a millionaire. The Philadelphia franchise
| goes to H. Niles. but the team must play
| at Broad and Huntingdon streets. and the
| public knows that only minor league
| team would be allowed to share Colonel
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