The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1909-10-13


it was built lower than the rest of the
fence. The above work is almost
necessary.
Other Improvements and changes
that have been suggested and would
of course be o; distinct benefit to the
park were 1t not tor the expense in
volved are:
Move the club house over into the
far center field corner.
Complete the drain in center field
Increase the seating capacity end put
III a few boxes ana reserved seats, Al
increase in the seating capacity ma,
not seen necessary, but with the in.
terest in Base Ball growing as il is the
attendance the coming season shoulc
be considerably increased over the one
just passed. While we had trouble
getting started last season owing tC
the grasping tactics of the "LanC
grabbers" aud fiom other reasons, anC
1t was serious question as TO whether
we were not biting of more than W,
couldconveniently masticate in buSils
property and putting such large sun
in Improvements, it looks as though
every thing had worked out pretty
well. Certainly a well located park
such as we have. with comfortable
stands, increases the attendance Il
was said many times the Richmond
club had the best park in tie league
and at least parto the credit is due 10
the ground keeper.
The report OF the treasurer, which
will be submitted later, Will show you
the excellent condition which we are
in as regards finances. There's no doubt
that our first years experience saved us
money the past season. and there is nc
reason why the club should not be run
even more economically the coming
season. There is no doubt in our
minds that ball club conducted on
clean lines viii not of necessity hay e
to win every game to he self sustain
ing in Richmond. Our people love the
game for the games sake. which fact,
we think, has been clearly proven. and
this spirit is the best asset any ball
club can have whether it be in a Class
ID league, or in the big leagues Bos-
ton has, since Base bail began been
one Of the best money makers in the
games history, and largely because tie
audiences there know the game and
are willing to give a visiting player
credit for a good play. They want,
when they go to see a game of ball. 70
see game on its merits, and may the
best team win. Whenever you get a
town like that, where there is a fpi It
Of fair play you have a good ball town
one that will last and grow and get
better. And whenever you have
town that won't stand to lose, where
the visiting players and umpires are
and everybody but them
selves are blamed for defeat, you have
A town that will soon be raising fine
crop of cabbage, or tobacco on the 81 OF
where the ball park once was.
There are several unused lots out
side of the park owned by the Associa
ion and it is question of whether
hey should be disposed of or held.
They are a source of some revenue. but
It the same time hardly enough to pay
or keeping them fenced and looking
after them, There has been some talk
II this association consolidating with
be Fair company and owning tn
property jointly but this would be il
he opinion of the majority OF the
board, great mistake. From our ex.
it is pretty big job to run a
'all team and keep the public eren
easonably satisfied, let alone trying to
with a Fair Company
'ei sonally have had no experience
With fairs, but have gotten sume
iointers from some of my brother
irectors.
We have what looks like the basis
or good team under reserve for next
eason. The following p ayers are fhe
roperty OF The Richmond Clnb:
J. w. TiIford H. f. Wills
Al Grohe AIDE Thoss
John 'Creager ]. +. Whitat err
VIM ID. Knox II. c. Dawson
Roy Golden NJ J. Mccormick
When Mr.. Grohe leftit was with
he understanding that he should come
ack and run the team next season. |
ut this understanding does not in any
ay obligate our successors. who
ossibly may not consider him as
lpsble as some one else. While Mr.. |
robe probably has his faults, as all of |
S have, he also has his good points.
ne Of which is strict attention 10 the |
end of things His accounts |
ways balanced to the cent, and he
wed many dollars for the association.
e may not be the best ball player in
re world but if every man on the team
ad tried as consistently to win every
lme as Mr.. Grohe the rain, or 500. 90
onuses wouldn't have had chance.
course the question of manager
7 the coming season is one Of the first
Iings to be considered.
The annual meeting Of the league
i'll be held at Winchester Nov. 10th
ID several important questions will |
me up for consideration. Mr.. Ham
ond has announced that he will not
a candidate for reelection, and
e question as to who will succeed
m is one that should be given much
ought. The position is trying one
d we think that Mr.. Hammond has
ade very acceptable officer, and we
Q further of the opinion that this
II be proven beyond doubt should |
+. Hammond carry out his resolve not
stand for reelection. II the league
cceeds in getting as coed, or better
IN it viii be lucky. Another matter
It will be before the annual meeting /
i be the question OF enlargine the
cult. We understand that there are
lrrnl teams ern lar f..,.et,+--.