Arizona republican., 1907-08-15

solid business basis the first essential is baseball paraphernalia. the cost of which will be about s250. Many busi- ness men and enthusiasts have already signified their willingness to cooperate in the support and the initial equip
 ment of the team. Today and after wards, others will be approached and asked to stand as packers for the or ganization. Later on, it Is expected to raise anywhere from $500 to s3o0O by subscription to establish the nine on a permanent footing.
 With proper support in attendance at the coming games it is expected that the team will pay expenses. This eX- pectation is justified by the experience of the past. when $500 to $500 crowds have witnessed losing aggregation contest with the Sons of Swat from neighboring towns. With a winning team, the support would be loyal and financially remunerative to an extent that it is hoped to be able to reimburse the business men and others who manifest their interest in good sport in Phoenix by contributing their mite and good will
 Concerning the lineup it Is learn ed that all local men will be given a chance to demonstrate their abilities in handling the horsehide, with the bludgeon and on the firing line. No favoritism will be shown and all will be given an equal and fair chance to make good as candidates for the team. There has already appeared some good local timber, which has expressed a desire to be a part of the new nine. and there are some others hiding out
 in the woods that may be whipped
 into line not unwillingly. Those for lWarding the interests of the new asso-
 ciation do not intend to import any more players than absolutely neces-
 sary in order to have strong aggrega-
 tion. and the material that will be
 brought here will be only those who
 desire to get good employment. not loafers, ard who wish to play ball on the side for the love of good clean sport and to make whatever can be made out of it after the legitimate eX- penses are paid and the packers reim-
 bursed. IL is not unlikely that q win ming nine would receive their share of purses from true fans who think they
 get their moneys worth and some ad-' ditional. This nine will be made up
 of gentlemanly ball players who can stop at the best hotels and give good
 impression of Phoenix sports wher- ever they may play.
 Letters have already been received from several fast-company box artists. second sackmen and other infielders. who wish to play ball in Phoenix. have heard of the new association and await a call from the management. With the announcement of a substantial cash backing. others east and west and elsewhere will be getting in touch with town where the sport can be played the year round in an unsur- passed climate. IL is not intended to pay any salaries tb the players. but if necessary in order to win. even this extremity will be met
 The Fair Association has already taken notice of the proposition to have la series of games here during the fair and will help secure suitable grounds for such a tournament Teams from other towns desire to come here dur ing this time and along with them would be certain to come large bunch of rooters who might not other wise feel called to see the attractions of the fair and the beauties of the Salt River valley. It is understood that the management of the park grounds may fix up better accommodations if the association gets on working ba- sis.
 IL may be definitely stated that the new nine will begin practice not later than the first of next week. and that a practice game will be called within two weeks. IL is hoped to get in shape for the Tucson tournament where large prizes will be given winning teams. All that remains to do is for the fans and business men to come forward at once with hearty approval of the movement and proper support, worlds of enthusiasm. which will not be lacking when the things get started. Captain Lutgerding says that he will be glad to receive any suggestions from busi- ness men, ex-ball players ar managers on the system of running ball team and the system for achieving the pen nant and holding it. An earnest appeal is made to all to cooperate with the as- sociation, be part of if and help in- duce good players to come here and to forward the interests. of the association in every way that seems for the best. The management desires that the bus mess men act with and as q part of the association in directing its affairs and take an active interest in the or ganization. which is intended to he for the good of all, business men and cit izens alike, and is for Phoenix first,