The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-21
SPALDENG RESIGNS
He Doesn't Want to Embarrass
Friendly Clubs. .-..

He Doesn't Want to Embarrass
Friendly Clubs.
New York, Feb. 21.--A. G. Spalding an
nounced last night that he had, pending
meeting of the Brooklyn, Philadelphia,
Pittsburg and Chicago baseball clubs to
be held Saturday in Pittsburg, rendered
his resignation as president OF the Ma
tional League
Mr. Spalding, in his letter of resigna-
ton, says that it was because of a re-
quest from these four clubs that he took
the stand which has brought the affairs
of the National League into the courts;
and that as the playing season is ap-
preaching and there are many financial
conditions to be confronted, he does not
wish to further embarrass them unless
they are willing to abide by his policy
and continue if necessary, with four
club circuit. -.
Therefore, he says, it is for the Brook
lyn Philadelphia, Pittsburg and Chicago
clubs to either meet Saturday, assume the
responsibility and stand before the pub
lie in favor of continuing the fight, OF to
surrender to the opposition and accept
whatever terms may be handed them.
Baptie Won Three Races.
Milwaukee, Wis, Feb. 21.--Three professional
races-the one, two and three-mile events
were on the card Of the skating tourney IN IN
North Dakota wonder. carried on the hrst
prize in each event, winning out through his
superior generalship and sprinting. Thorval
Thomson of Minnesota, was a close second
in all the events.
One Mile-Norval Baptie, North Dakota,
| first; Thorva Thomson, Minnesota, second;
G. S. Mitchell, Michigan, third; John S: John
son, Minneapolis, fourth Time, 2:oS 10.
| Two Mile-Baptie, first; Thomson, second;
Third Tine T:t ss M second
! johnson, third. Time, $685..
= Sioux City Out. .3.,.~...
Sioux City, Iowa, Feb. 21.-sioux City has
| abandoned all effort to secure Western
League baseball franchise. 'za"s
! Indoor Tennis Meet.
New York, Feb 21.-The national champion
ship indoor lawn tennis meet which began
| Wednesday at the armory of the Seventh regi-
! ment was continued yesterday and three
surprises were sprung.
In the singles, Walter G. Grant defeated C..
| Cragin in two straight sets, while, in the
doubles, Mahan H. Copp, who has recently
| returned from military service in the Philip
pines. met J: P. Paret in the first round of
game in the second set than was looked for.
Following are the scores:
Championship Doubles-Preliminary round:
Forbes and partner. Leroy and W. c. Grant
beat Raynor and l.. j. Grant, 6-3, 6-3. Mahan
and Mclaughlin beat Davidson and Mollen-
| hauer, 81 4-6, GO.
I First Round-Williams and L. E. Doux beat
Leask and Chevas, GA, ga; Mahan and Nc
Laughlin beat Romans and Schuyler, GA. 80.
! New Swimming Records.
Chicago, Feb 21-H. F. Brewer, San
| Francisco swimmer, at the sportsmen's show
| last night, established new records for the
500 yards and half-mile events. In the 500
yard race, Brewer defeated Fred Wieland, Of
| Chicago and Fred A. Wenck, of Yale, cover
| ing the distance in 1:31 10. This cuts IL As
| seconds off the former records. Brewer kept
on for the half-mle and finished in 123e is.
| The former record, held by himself was