The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-16
TAYLOR FINED

Jack Taylor. the pitcher OF the 81. Louis
National League Baseball club. was ac-
quilted today Of the charge OF dishonesty.
or the charge OF uisbehavior Taylor was
found guilty and punishment was meted
out 10 him for that offence by the board
/ of directors Of the National League I'm the
shane of a 1900 fine The three members OF
the board of directors, Hermann, Soden
and Puiliam. who tried the case, were
unanimous In their verdict, and their ac-
ton was approved by the National League
.olegates, who went into session for their
spring meeting
Taylor IL at an end several heavy damage
suits will probably be brought in behalf
of the player py his attorney, John Nj.
Ward against the persons who have been
instrumental I'm circulating the charges or
crookedness Taylor retained Ward late
last night. after he had appeared before
the board of directors during the after
noon.
The charges are alleged 10 be contained
in affidavits that Taylor was in colusion
with gamblers ln1 threw game on
which they had made heavy bets. Taylor
presented aNfidavits OF the players that.
IN their opinion. nc had pitched the best
ball he was capable Of on that occasion.
Tavlor alleges conspiracy. declaring
/
ssa less salary this year than last with
he St Louis club by reason or the
charges.
Taylor's attorney, Ward. held confab
| with Taylor. who said that he would pay
the fine under protest. and from present
| Indications an appeal will be taken TO the
National commission.
The National League today discussed
| the terms of the worlds championship Sc
res 70 be played In the fall. the national
| agreement and the schedule.
| The American League will convene TO-
morrow.
The minor league proposition Is one OF
| tho most important things 10 he consid'
cred. The story published today about the
| plot Matched by the National League and
| The Eastern League, backed up by the
| minor leagues 20 drive the American "a
! tho wall was .he talk of the magnates
| Tho story was further enlarged upon by
q vell-known baseball sharp, who said;
| "pat Powers ls in the minority on this
| nronosItion Griffith OF Jersey City, Stall
| iuss OF RIffalo.. ianlon of Baltimore and
George Tebeau Of the American associa'
| uon have continued 10 aid the Nationa
League In besting the American. IT the
Nationals can Tx up new league TO ac'
! A. the party OF the first part in new ma
| tional agreement YOU will hnd that II will
| ia. composed OF Providence. Jersey City
| buffalo and Baltimore In the East. Will
tho four best cities IN Tebeaus league II
| the west. But the National League WI
have 10 provide the sinews of war, as m
Eastern League has no money 10 spehd u
| such struggle.
with a. combins ton OF this kind. wha
| ,r 70 become OF the smaller clubs In th'
Eastern League and the American asro
ciaiion7 In every minor league In th
country there are inderdogs who will no
10 In sympathy with scheme to dowI
the American League, and II they NM
that they are 10 receive the double cros
,lev will nut IN awful howls. At ths
,be American League II fair and II tn
minor league demands seem just to tn
oeleeates at todsy's session they will b.
granted. otherwise. there will he sharl
rundown for them.